[Macpartners] Macpartners Digest, Vol 105, Issue 4

[Andrew Munchbach]

On 2/10/12 12:09 PM, "macpartners-request at MIT.EDU"
<macpartners-request at MIT.EDU> wrote:

>2) what kind of cables should connect the macbook to the tv?

Hi Arthur--

If you have a MacBook Pro with a mini-display port, and your TV has an
available HDMI port, I would get the mini-DP to HDMI adapter from the
Apple Store ($35):

http://store.apple.com/us/product/H1824ZM/A/Moshi_Mini_DisplayPort_to_HDMI_
Adapter

This will carry both video and audio to your TV.  Y

ou could also use a mini-display to VGA/DVI adapter, but you would also
have to use a stereo-mini cable to go from the headphone jack on your
MacBook to an available audio port on your TV or receiver.

Since you'll have to invest money either way, a Roku might be a better
tool for the job:

http://shop.roku.com/

they start at around $50 and can stream content from Netflix, Amazon and a
host of other sources.

Best--
Andrew
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