MacBook - Mini Display Port to DVI adapter for the new macbook

elusive · elusive #1 (**permalink**)

12-17-2008, 02:26 PM

Hi, I want to purchase a miniDisplayPort to DVI adapter and a DVI to HDMI digital video cable so that I can watch movies through my new macbook to my sony bravia TV. I would like to ask if anyone has tried this kind of connection and if it worked because this port is completely new and in addition the adapter is quite expensive . So I would prefer to have a feedback before I buy it. thank you very much for your help

celica73 · celica73 #2 (**permalink**)

12-17-2008, 02:49 PM

I've done it using my TV (a Sony, KDL-52W3000). I use the mini-Displayport to a DVI to HDMI cable (from Monoprice, I think). It worked with no issues at all, plug and play.

I did notice that the max resolution was 1080i. I don't know if that is a limitation of the Macbook or the TV (I expected 1080p).

Just make sure the TV is set to the right picture mode (Screen Settings: Wide mode = "Full" and Display area = "Full pixel").

Scott

Kash · Kash #3 (**permalink**)

12-17-2008, 03:05 PM

Apple recently announced that it was going to be releasing a mini-Display Port to HDMI cable, so if you wait just a bit longer you won't have to worry about having to buy two cables.

However, if you can't wait, then I can assure you that the method you described has worked for many people just fine.

elusive · elusive #4 (**permalink**)

12-17-2008, 05:16 PM

thank you very much guys! You 've helped me a lot!!

mr.s4ndm4n · mr.s4ndm4n #5 (**permalink**)

12-17-2008, 10:55 PM

Correct me if i am wrong, but isn't DVI the same quality as HDMI, just that DVI is limited to solely video, where HDMI does audio & video???

And to the OP, the mini-display to DVI cable is only $20 at best buy; and thats for the Apple brand cable. They also have the Best buy off-brand version, "Dynex" which is like $3 cheaper, at $16.99.

Kash · Kash #6 (**permalink**)

12-18-2008, 12:01 AM

That is correct. To get audio to play on a TV you would need to get a separate cable to plug into the headphone jack.

mr.s4ndm4n #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 19, 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 47 Mac Specs: 15" MBP - Core i7 @ 2.66ghz	12-17-2008, 10:55 PM Correct me if i am wrong, but isn't DVI the same quality as HDMI, just that DVI is limited to solely video, where HDMI does audio & video??? And to the OP, the mini-display to DVI cable is only $20 at best buy; and thats for the Apple brand cable. They also have the Best buy off-brand version, "Dynex" which is like $3 cheaper, at $16.99. Last edited by mr.s4ndm4n; 12-17-2008 at 11:03 PM.
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Kash #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 03, 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 9,385 Mac Specs: Black Macbook C2D 2GHz 3GB RAM 250GB HD iPhone 4 iPad 3G	12-18-2008, 12:01 AM That is correct. To get audio to play on a TV you would need to get a separate cable to plug into the headphone jack. June 2007 July 2009
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elusive #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 17, 2008 Posts: 5	12-17-2008, 02:26 PM Hi, I want to purchase a miniDisplayPort to DVI adapter and a DVI to HDMI digital video cable so that I can watch movies through my new macbook to my sony bravia TV. I would like to ask if anyone has tried this kind of connection and if it worked because this port is completely new and in addition the adapter is quite expensive . So I would prefer to have a feedback before I buy it. thank you very much for your help
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celica73 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 11, 2007 Location: Durham NC Posts: 82 Mac Specs: Sawtooth G4 and PB G4 w/FW800	12-17-2008, 02:49 PM I've done it using my TV (a Sony, KDL-52W3000). I use the mini-Displayport to a DVI to HDMI cable (from Monoprice, I think). It worked with no issues at all, plug and play. I did notice that the max resolution was 1080i. I don't know if that is a limitation of the Macbook or the TV (I expected 1080p). Just make sure the TV is set to the right picture mode (Screen Settings: Wide mode = "Full" and Display area = "Full pixel"). Scott
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elusive #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 17, 2008 Posts: 5	12-17-2008, 05:16 PM thank you very much guys! You 've helped me a lot!!
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