Samsung TV as External Monitor

[andy007]

I have got this TV in 32 inch TV [/http://www.samsung.com/uk/products/television/tftlcd/le26r74bdxxeu.asp?page=Specifications] i was wondering what cables i would need to connect my macbook core duo up to it to use as an external monitor?

 

[mckvakk]

a mini dvi adapter to dvi/hdmi (i use a cable with dvi in one end and hdmi in the other on my mac mini), or a mini-dvi to vga and a vga cable

 

[andy007]

Ok thanks are these available in the online apple shop? Does it give a good picture quality when you use a TV as an external monitor?

 

[balamw]

The PC D-Sub port is designed for use with a PC/Mac, DVI ti the HDMI port may work, but is discouraged. The adapter is available in Apple stores.

I have a 40" Sammy as a second display on my iMac and would not recommend it as a main display, but as a secondary for iPhoto/QT/VLC it's great.

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