I have a Macbook and I want to connect it to my HDTV (1080p, vga port, hdmi, component). I want to do this so I can watch hd video that I would normally watch on my macbook on my tv. Can someone recommend a cable for me?
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flopticalcube
macrumors G4
MiniDVI to VGA adapter then run a VGA cable to your TV. You will also need to run an audio cable from you MacBook (1/8" stereo mini plug) to the corresponding audio input on your TV.
Ok thanks. But I'm noticing that the mini dvi cable to vga's are very short and will vga give me any resolution I need?
flopticalcube
macrumors G4
You will need to use a VGA extension cable. You should be able to push 1080p through VGA no problem. Alternatively, you could use a DVI to HDMI adaptor.
Here's an example: http://rtfm-nub.blogspot.com/2007/08/1080p-out-of-macbook.html
Here's an example: http://rtfm-nub.blogspot.com/2007/08/1080p-out-of-macbook.html
DVI to HDMI sounds good, so I should get a Mini DVI to DVI connector then a DVI to HDMI connector?
flopticalcube
macrumors G4
Yep. Its definitely the superior route as its all digital. I have not used one myself, however. I have used only VGA to 720p (which is the VGA port limit on my TV).
K thanks. I notice though from the linked blog that I also have to buy an RCA cable for audio, but doesnt HDMI do audio and video? Also, I have no idea what an RCA cable is or what it looks like.
richard.mac
macrumors 603
flopticalcube
macrumors G4
Your TV will need to be able to take audio from another source besides HDMI. RCA cables look like component cables. About 1/4" across with a fairly thick plug in the middle.
