what is the highest refresh rate from mdp?

[taninov]

Hi

I am in the middle of a search for a new lcd tv, and all companies are advertizing 100HZ refresh rates (and higher) so I am trying to figure out
two things:

1. what is the highest refresh rate possible from the mini display port. I am using a mdp to hdmi adapter, so for got up to 61HZ.

2. Do you think it is possible to play full HD (mkv files) from a mbp to external display without the computer choking?

Thanks
Taninov

running 10.6.6 on 2.66MHZ 15'' unibody.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

2. Yes, if you mean 1080p content with "full HD", as 720p is HD too.

 

[alust2013]

I believe the highest is around 60 at 1080p. Even if it was higher, that wouldn't do you much good for watching HD movies, as those aren't shot at 120Hz. And yes, you can easily play full blu ray rips without a problem. I have done so without issue on my C2D MacBook.

 

[robbieduncan]

100Hz is basically a scam (as is 200Hz). The TV does not accept 100Hz signals. It interpolates the frames to make up the additional frames instead.