Using TV as another monitor....

[vortiz]

Hello,

I am wondering if you can use a Tv without s-video input as another monitor. What I'm wanting to do is see if i can transmit video to my tv from my laptop like i do with an ipod? Just by using an RCA cable with one end haviing a headphone end and the other end having a red,white, and yellow end? Is this possible in anyway?

 

[DavieBoy]

you have to buy the video adapter from apple. They look horrible though. It is okay for watching hulu i guess. It works awesome if you have a new TV with either hdmi or dvi input.

 

[NewMacbookPlz]

It depends on what model you have. If you have a Unibody, you cannot output to S-video or RCA out without jumping through some hoops, see here: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=8375980
If you have an iBook or a plastic macbook, you'll need to purchase the appropriate adapter.

 

[bhadoc]

How do you use the HDMI input? I have looked for a Mini-->DVi but can't find a DVI-->HDMI.

 

[NewMacbookPlz]

How do you use the HDMI input? I have looked for a Mini-->DVi but can't find a DVI-->HDMI.

You can buy DVI-->HDMI at many electronic stores. Heck, Apple sells a belkin cable in store just for that.

You can also goto www.monoprice.com and get a great cable on the cheap. DVI-D only though for the MDP-->DVI adapter.

 

[bhadoc]

Ahh. What is wrong with using a VGA input?

 

[NewMacbookPlz]

Ahh. What is wrong with using a VGA input?

For who?

With Samsung LCD TV's at least, there's an issue with grounds with the MDP-->VGA adapter. Also, many TV's limit the VGA in to 1366x768, I know my 1080p Samsung does. (Moot point seeing how the adapter doesn't work, but that's the spec)

 

[vortiz]

Thanks peeps

thanks thats wat i figured i was just wondering if there was a way to do it the same way i do with my ipod

 

[NewMacbookPlz]

Actually, the Clamshell G3 iBook used a similar plug setup as the iPod, but that's the only example I can think of.

 

[bhadoc]

I have a viewsonic monitor with only VGA and HDMI. Sadly, the display is only 16:10. I guess I'll have to stick with VGA! What keyboard/mouse setup are you guys using?