Hooking up my MacBook to a TV

TsOPWallace · TsOPWallace #1 (**permalink**)

02-13-2011, 02:43 PM

What would I need to do it? is there anything that would allow me to hook it up to a simple Composite video input television? How much would it cost?

I'd just like to be able to watch my digital movies on my Television

Buzzard2010 · Buzzard2010 #2 (**permalink**)

02-13-2011, 02:46 PM

What computer have you got?
You can usually hook them up by using a MiniDisplay port to VGA/ DVI/ HDMI adapter then the corresponding lead to the tv, adapters can cost anything between $10 - $40 or £8 - £30, cables are usually pretty cheap.

Hope this helps.

- Simon

Buzzard2010 · Buzzard2010 #3 (**permalink**)

02-13-2011, 02:50 PM

You may also want to have a read through this...

Connecting your Mac to your TV

- Simon

TsOPWallace · TsOPWallace #4 (**permalink**)

02-13-2011, 03:07 PM

I have a MacBook with the model id of 4,1. It's a 13", 2009 (I think)

As for the tv, it's a small projection RCA. I don't have any real means of figuring out the model number.

bobtomay · bobtomay #5 (**permalink**)

02-13-2011, 05:32 PM

See post 7 in the link above.

TsOPWallace · TsOPWallace #6 (**permalink**)

02-13-2011, 06:29 PM

thank you. I've order the items that I need.

Buzzard2010 · Buzzard2010 #7 (**permalink**)

02-13-2011, 06:29 PM

Glad we could help

- Simon

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TsOPWallace #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 21, 2010 Posts: 32	02-13-2011, 02:43 PM What would I need to do it? is there anything that would allow me to hook it up to a simple Composite video input television? How much would it cost? I'd just like to be able to watch my digital movies on my Television
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TsOPWallace #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 21, 2010 Posts: 32	02-13-2011, 03:07 PM I have a MacBook with the model id of 4,1. It's a 13", 2009 (I think) As for the tv, it's a small projection RCA. I don't have any real means of figuring out the model number.
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Member Since: Dec 21, 2010 Posts: 32	02-13-2011, 06:29 PM thank you. I've order the items that I need.
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