best product for hdmi with 2011 MBP?

hpark · hpark #1 (**permalink**)

05-21-2011, 08:43 PM

Hello, I am looking to buy hdmi converter for mac as well as hdmi cable to hook up my 2011 MBP with tv. I see lots of product out there and was wondering which products are best for their worth!

Thanks

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #2 (**permalink**)

05-21-2011, 09:00 PM

I have a moshi adapter. Works fine, transmits audio as well as video.

bobtomay · bobtomay #3 (**permalink**)

05-22-2011, 08:10 AM

Check the 2nd half of post #4.

Connecting your Mac to your TV

lifeisabeach · lifeisabeach #4 (**permalink**)

05-22-2011, 08:49 AM

Rather than an adapter (which will still require an HDMI cable), I'd like to suggest this cable:
Kanex Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cable 10 ft (3 m)

It's a little pricier than an adapter and a cable, but it's more "elegant" as a single component solution.

cwa107 · cwa107 #5 (**permalink**)

05-22-2011, 09:29 AM

I have one of these:

NewerTech NWTCBLMDPHDMI Mini DisplayPort to HDMI... in stock at OWC

IMO, OWC has the best products on the market - and this adapter is completely indistinguishable from the Apple dongles. The price is pretty decent too.

hpark · hpark #6 (**permalink**)

05-22-2011, 11:05 AM

wow thanks for suggestions guys, it seems like Kanex seems more efficient! thank you

thurstmw · thurstmw #7 (**permalink**)

05-22-2011, 02:12 PM

Monoprice.com MDP to hdmi.

10 bucks

says it doesn't do audio but it does on my 2011 MBP 13

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #8 (**permalink**)

05-22-2011, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thurstmw

Monoprice.com MDP to hdmi.

10 bucks

says it doesn't do audio but it does on my 2011 MBP 13

Monoprice is indeed good stuff. I didn't go that route because I swap out a cable when I connect my mbp to the tv.. and forgot about that option.

thurstmw · thurstmw #9 (**permalink**)

05-22-2011, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dysfunction

Monoprice is indeed good stuff. I didn't go that route because I swap out a cable when I connect my mbp to the tv.. and forgot about that option.

They also have a dongle to use with a HDMI cable for about 7 bucks.

Roelio · Roelio #10 (**permalink**)

05-31-2011, 06:11 AM

You guy's noticed the video lag on HDMI ?

lifeisabeach · lifeisabeach #11 (**permalink**)

05-31-2011, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roelio

You guy's noticed the video lag on HDMI ?

What software are you using?

Roelio · Roelio #12 (**permalink**)

05-31-2011, 10:25 AM

No special software.. Just the extend desktop function. I see it when moving the mouse it's delayed a bit. When I use the VGA signal it's fast like a mouse ^^

PS. to stay on topic here is some really nice info about HMDI and audio support through mini display port.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4241

cwa107 · cwa107 #13 (**permalink**)

05-31-2011, 10:26 AM

I haven't noticed it myself - and I've done full HD video out to my TV via the adapter. No issues whatsoever. It could be a quality issue with the adapter. They are not all created equal.

Roelio · Roelio #14 (**permalink**)

05-31-2011, 10:33 AM

Problem is caused by my Samsung.. I now know what to do

Dysfunction #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,530 Mac Specs: 2008 and 2011 15" mbps, late 11 iMac, iPhone 4s, and too many ipods and other stuff	05-21-2011, 09:00 PM I have a moshi adapter. Works fine, transmits audio as well as video. mike This machine kills fascists Got # ? phear the command line!
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lifeisabeach #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 30, 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 5,787 Mac Specs: iMac i3 (mid-2010) + OS 10.8; TV 2; iPhone 4S; iPad 1	05-22-2011, 08:49 AM Rather than an adapter (which will still require an HDMI cable), I'd like to suggest this cable: Kanex Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cable 10 ft (3 m) It's a little pricier than an adapter and a cable, but it's more "elegant" as a single component solution. Standing request for all troubleshooting: Please provide your Mac model/year and OS version. Also advise us if you have used or installed any antivirus, security, or "cleaning" software on your Mac. If you have installed MacKeeper in particular, you are hereby advised to uninstall it. --------- If all else fails to fix your problem, read this tip.
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cwa107 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,917 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	05-22-2011, 09:29 AM I have one of these: NewerTech NWTCBLMDPHDMI Mini DisplayPort to HDMI... in stock at OWC IMO, OWC has the best products on the market - and this adapter is completely indistinguishable from the Apple dongles. The price is pretty decent too. Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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thurstmw #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 29, 2010 Location: BoCo Posts: 295 Mac Specs: 13inch 2.3 i5 MBP 64gb SSD 320gb HD 8gb 1333	05-22-2011, 02:12 PM Monoprice.com MDP to hdmi. 10 bucks says it doesn't do audio but it does on my 2011 MBP 13 Yes that is a grizzlycorn
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cwa107 #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,917 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	05-31-2011, 10:26 AM I haven't noticed it myself - and I've done full HD video out to my TV via the adapter. No issues whatsoever. It could be a quality issue with the adapter. They are not all created equal. Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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hpark #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 16, 2011 Posts: 57	05-21-2011, 08:43 PM Hello, I am looking to buy hdmi converter for mac as well as hdmi cable to hook up my 2011 MBP with tv. I see lots of product out there and was wondering which products are best for their worth! Thanks
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hpark #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 16, 2011 Posts: 57	05-22-2011, 11:05 AM wow thanks for suggestions guys, it seems like Kanex seems more efficient! thank you
	QUOTE Thanks

Roelio #10 (permalink)
Member Since: May 31, 2011 Posts: 9	05-31-2011, 06:11 AM You guy's noticed the video lag on HDMI ?
	QUOTE Thanks

Roelio #12 (permalink)
Member Since: May 31, 2011 Posts: 9	05-31-2011, 10:25 AM No special software.. Just the extend desktop function. I see it when moving the mouse it's delayed a bit. When I use the VGA signal it's fast like a mouse ^^ PS. to stay on topic here is some really nice info about HMDI and audio support through mini display port. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4241
	QUOTE Thanks

Roelio #14 (permalink)
Member Since: May 31, 2011 Posts: 9	05-31-2011, 10:33 AM Problem is caused by my Samsung.. I now know what to do Last edited by Roelio; 05-31-2011 at 10:47 AM.
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