New iMac: Mini-display to HDMI w. audio?

[Danneman101]

I remember the joy when it was announced that the previous Macbook Pro's (2010) Mini-display port now was able to output audio as well via an adapter to HDMI.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4241

Is this supported by the new iMacs (mid 2011)? There is no mention of those models on the support-page above.

Also, where is the mini-display port located on the iMac? Is it the same port as the thunderbolt-port?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Even the 2010 iMacs supported audio via MDP, and the MDP port is the same as Thunderbolt.

Mini DisplayPort (MDP)

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.

MDP adapters can be bought online from:

MDP to VGA adapter from Apple
MDP to DVI adapter from Apple
MDP to Dual-Link-DVI adapter from Apple

Moshi Mini DP to HDMI Adapter with Audio Support adapter from the Apple Online Store

Mini DisplayPort + USB to Dual-Link DVI adapter from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter from Monoprice - *NOTE* This product will support audio on Mac computers capable of outputting audio through mini-displayport.
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter from Monoprice - *NOTE* This product does NOT support audio for Macs that outputs audio through the Mini DisplayPort.
Mini Displayport Male and USB Male/Toslink Audio to HDMI Female Converting adapter from Monoprice
Mini Displayport Male and USB Male Audio to HDMI Female Converting adapter from Monoprice - *NOTE* Will only support 2 channel stereo. Will not support 5.1 Dolby Surround like the above adapter.

Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort Cables from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to VGA Cables from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to DVI Cables from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cables from Monoprice​

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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[Danneman101]

Even the 2010 iMacs supported audio via MDP.

Yes, but does the NEW mid 2011 iMac support audio via MDP? Considering the MDP has been remade to a thunderbolt-MDP-hybrid thingy, and considering Apple's supportpage regarding this issue does not list that model (the page was updated 6th of may whereas the iMac was released three days earlier), it is a valid question that warrants clarification IMHO.

 

[Benni-chan]

yes, it supports audio via mdp->hdmi