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Displaying MBP on TV, What cords are needed?

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09-19-2009, 11:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Michael4989 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Displaying MBP on TV, What cords are needed? In order to connect my MBP to my TV, what cord do I need that goes from the TV to the DVI adapter? Thanks.

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09-19-2009, 01:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
eplantz Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 166 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	if your TV has HDMI, get a mini-DVI to HDMI adapter and HDMI cable.... total cost $10 from MONOPRICE

09-19-2009, 01:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hondamaker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sidney, OHIO Posts: 5,175 Thanks: 389 Thanked 232 Times in 181 Posts	There is also a mini DVI to s-video adapter. __________________ "We always save our best lies for ourselves..."

09-19-2009, 02:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Michael4989 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	exactly what I needed to know, Thanks :]

09-19-2009, 05:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
acosmichippo Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Location Location Posts: 8,746 Thanks: 93 Thanked 509 Times in 408 Posts	which macbook pro do you have? the new unibody? If so (and your TV has HDMI), you will need this minidisplayport->DVI adapter in addition to a DVI->HDMI cable (or adapter). it's more than a little ridiculous. __________________ words and wisdom from life behind the kit Last edited by acosmichippo; 09-19-2009 at 05:44 PM..

10-03-2009, 07:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ramesh Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Foothill Ranch, Ca. Posts: 4,183 Thanks: 260 Thanked 212 Times in 174 Posts	Boom! One cord! Audio and video out to hdmi. I WILL buy this. http://kanexlive.com/products/item.aspx?id=3495 __________________ Follow me on Twitter

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10-03-2009, 07:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
acosmichippo Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Location Location Posts: 8,746 Thanks: 93 Thanked 509 Times in 408 Posts	That's pretty cool. I may try that out. __________________ words and wisdom from life behind the kit

10-03-2009, 07:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
eplantz Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 166 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Originally Posted by Ramesh Boom! One cord! Audio and video out to hdmi. I WILL buy this. http://kanexlive.com/products/item.aspx?id=3495 ======== half that price http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

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10-07-2009, 01:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ramesh Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Foothill Ranch, Ca. Posts: 4,183 Thanks: 260 Thanked 212 Times in 174 Posts	Originally Posted by acosmichippo That's pretty cool. I may try that out. I ordered mine today. I'll have it by tomorrow. Let's hope this works. __________________ Follow me on Twitter

10-08-2009, 09:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ramesh Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Foothill Ranch, Ca. Posts: 4,183 Thanks: 260 Thanked 212 Times in 174 Posts	Got my converter today. Hooked it up to my MBP: __________________ Follow me on Twitter

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