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Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable?

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satointl

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I'm planning on connecting my MacBook Pro (Mid 2009) to my HDMI monitor.. I don't know much about cables (male/female and whatnot..), and I need to know if a Mini DisplayPort adapter to HDMI (female) would work with my MacBook Pro in conjunction with of course an actual HDMI cable coming from adapter to the monitor. Thanks guys! :)
 
Mini DisplayPort (MDP) / Thunderbolt
Mini DisplayPort is the current digital standard on all current Macs to transfer video to an external display or TV. It has been introduced in 10/2008 with the release of the Unibody MacBook and MacBook Pros and has gradually been adopted on all other Macs.
MDP is capable of transmitting video, and since 2010, audio too. MDP is a miniaturised version of DisplayPort. It is also license free and can support resolutions of up to 2560 x 1600, which Mini DVI and Micro DVI are not able to do.
Since 2011, all Macs come with a Thunderbolt port, which is meant for fast data transfer and also as means to connect to an external display device to mirror or extend the Mac's screen.
To learn more about Thunderbolt (TB) and its compatibility with Mini DisplayPort (MDP): Introducing Thunderbolt​
MR_video_out_Mac_Mini_DP.png
MDP adapters and cables can be bought online from:


Also of interest: "What is "Mini DisplayPort"? Is it an industry-standard? How is it different from or better than Mini-DVI and Micro-DVI?"
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And yes, it would work, though you need an extra audio cable, since the 2009 MBPs don't support audio via MDP/HDMI adapters.

 
simsaladimbamba said:
And yes, it would work, though you need an extra audio cable, since the 2009 MBPs don't support audio via MDP/HDMI adapters.

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Alright, thank you very much, I plan on using headphones so I don't mind the audio issue. Thanks again!
 
simsaladimbamba said:
And yes, it would work, though you need an extra audio cable, since the 2009 MBPs don't support audio via MDP/HDMI adapters.

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Hi - I hope you don't mind me asking but since you seem to have a pretty comprehensive overview of connectors you might be the right person to ask this question .

I am trying to connecting an ipad2 to a 24 cinema display.

1. Ipad 2 - Connect an apple tv adaptor to the iPad this provides a HDMI port/female.

2. The 24 Cinema display has an output of an MDP plug/male.

3. So in order to connect these up I need a HDMI plug/male to an MDP port/female.

I've searched the internet but cannot find one of these connectors :confused: - I just wondered if you had any ideas?

thanks
Simon
 
Simon Marvin said:
Hi - I hope you don't mind me asking but since you seem to have a pretty comprehensive overview of connectors you might be the right person to ask this question .

I am trying to connecting an ipad2 to a 24 cinema display.

1. Ipad 2 - Connect an apple tv adaptor to the iPad this provides a HDMI port/female.

2. The 24 Cinema display has an output of an MDP plug/male.

3. So in order to connect these up I need a HDMI plug/male to an MDP port/female.

I've searched the internet but cannot find one of these connectors :confused: - I just wondered if you had any ideas?

thanks
Simon
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I don't think that is possible in the way you want, and if it would work, you need the output of the graphics card in the computer, since the ACD has NO output, only an input.

But maybe AirDisplay can help?
 
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I bought a moshi Mini display adaptor for audi ~2 years back until i realized that my late '08 couldn't work with audio.

However- I now have a Late '11 macbook pro, now. I cant get any video at all. Does anyone use it on the late '11?

Thanks
 
OverSpun said:
I bought a moshi Mini display adaptor for audi ~2 years back until i realized that my late '08 couldn't work with audio.

However- I now have a Late '11 macbook pro, now. I cant get any video at all. Does anyone use it on the late '11?

Thanks
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What does it look like when you plug it in? Is it just the default background image? If that's the case, go into display settings and make sure it's set to "mirroring".
 
mfuchs88 said:
What does it look like when you plug it in? Is it just the default background image? If that's the case, go into display settings and make sure it's set to "mirroring".
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I tried mirror and every option, but it didn't matter to make it work. My external monitor just looked blue, and somehow, OSX could find my monitor, but nothing showed on the screen.

I emailed Moshi and they offered to replace it for me. We'll see...

Thanks!
 
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