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I've read numerous posts on different forums but can't find a definitive answer (I suppose there isn't one) but anyway, here goes....

I want to connect my black macbook (2.4Ghz 4GB RAM) to my Panasonic 37LZD800 Full HD (1080p) LCD TV. I have just bought a mini DVI to VGA adapter (haven't used it yet as I'm waiting for it to be delivered) but after exploring forums and online retailers found more options out there, including adapters that allow you to connect using HDMI.

Basically I would like to know if it would be more beneficial to me to connect my macbook to my TV using HDMI or VGA. Is there a massive difference? I'm pretty sure from what I've read that VGA has a maximum resolution that is less than full HD (1,920 x 1,080) But I've also read that both methods are as good as each other :/ I'm confuzzled...any ideas?

Edit: seen this on this forum, Ex-Pro Premium Apple Mini DVI to HDMI female Splitter: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
are those any good? seems like the answer to me but wanted advice before I buy.
 
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The quickest answer lies in the owner's manual for your Panasonic.

With TV's and VGA inputs, oftentimes they are only capable of accepting a few resolutions. With most TV's, the accepted resolution through VGA "is" lower than the 1080P you can get thru HDMI, a few are not. Panasonic is typically very good about including this info in their Owner's Manual, and should be a quick find from the index.
 
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The quickest answer lies in the owner's manual for your Panasonic.

With TV's and VGA inputs, oftentimes they are only capable of accepting a few resolutions. With most TV's, the accepted resolution through VGA "is" lower than the 1080P you can get thru HDMI, a few are not. Panasonic is typically very good about including this info in their Owner's Manual, and should be a quick find from the index.

didn't think to check there. will give it bash, thanks.
 
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VGA is an analog connector, so the picture quality might be noticeably fuzzy.
Having said that, one of our plasma's at work only looks good using VGA, as it won't accept most resolutions using DVI > HDMI, so your mileage may vary...
 
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Thought I'd share a couple pics of my setup with mini dvi to vga...I'm pretty happy with the quality, its not amazing but far from bad.

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