Hi
I have read some of the threads here about connecting a Macbook to a HDTV, but am still unclear on some issues.
The TV I am about to buy has a VGA input and three HDMI ports.
I seem to have two options, either:
- mini-DVI to DVI adapter, with a DVI to HDMI cable
- mini-DVI to VGA adapter, with a VGA to VGA cable.
But I'm not clear on a couple of issues.
- I know the HDMI option will not provide audio from the Macbook, but is it the same with VGA? I want to use the connection to watch some movies I have on my Macbook, so audio is essential. Do I need an extra audio cable, and if so, what exact type?
- If I get a mini-DVI to VGA adapter (e.g. http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=MTM5NDY&nplm=M9320), what exact type of VGA to VGA cable do I need. Is it male to male, or female to male?
Basically, I want to watch movies from my Macbook on the HDTV, but I'm not sure 100% what I need (and which is best - VGA or HDMI). The TV is 1024x768: (http://www.soundandvisiononline.com/moreinfo/index.asp?product_id=15611)
Also, just a basic question - if I download a HD movie on the Mac, will it actually transfer in HD quality to the TV? I'm assuming it will, but again am not 100% sure if something is lost along the way.
Thanks in advance
OT
I have read some of the threads here about connecting a Macbook to a HDTV, but am still unclear on some issues.
The TV I am about to buy has a VGA input and three HDMI ports.
I seem to have two options, either:
- mini-DVI to DVI adapter, with a DVI to HDMI cable
- mini-DVI to VGA adapter, with a VGA to VGA cable.
But I'm not clear on a couple of issues.
- I know the HDMI option will not provide audio from the Macbook, but is it the same with VGA? I want to use the connection to watch some movies I have on my Macbook, so audio is essential. Do I need an extra audio cable, and if so, what exact type?
- If I get a mini-DVI to VGA adapter (e.g. http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=MTM5NDY&nplm=M9320), what exact type of VGA to VGA cable do I need. Is it male to male, or female to male?
Basically, I want to watch movies from my Macbook on the HDTV, but I'm not sure 100% what I need (and which is best - VGA or HDMI). The TV is 1024x768: (http://www.soundandvisiononline.com/moreinfo/index.asp?product_id=15611)
Also, just a basic question - if I download a HD movie on the Mac, will it actually transfer in HD quality to the TV? I'm assuming it will, but again am not 100% sure if something is lost along the way.
Thanks in advance
OT