Connecting MacBook to Tv

HuntzWilliams · HuntzWilliams #1 (**permalink**)

08-05-2009, 06:05 PM

I purchased a Macbook 4,1 in June of 2008. Is my MacBook capable of being hooked up to my TV to watch my iTunes purchases?

MYmacROX · MYmacROX #2 (**permalink**)

08-05-2009, 08:50 PM

Most likely...
What sort of input does your tv accept?

LogicBox · LogicBox #3 (**permalink**)

08-07-2009, 10:43 AM

Say you got HDMI inputs on LCD TV, you could use this Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter - Apple Store (U.S.) the go from DVI to HDMI cable right? But How good will it look?

fletch33 · fletch33 #4 (**permalink**)

08-07-2009, 10:48 AM

it looks great. straight digital all the way.

also if you listen to it through a surround sound receiver then you should throw one of these Toslink cables into your setup. they make them longer as well. i have the 12 foot. this allows you to get digital sound out of your headphone jack.

you could also use this to give you a female HDMI port on your Mac.

LogicBox · LogicBox #5 (**permalink**)

08-07-2009, 10:55 AM

OO Thanks Fletch33, So is that what the adapter is called a PTC Mini DVI that connects to the macbook?

fletch33 · fletch33 #6 (**permalink**)

08-07-2009, 11:01 AM

PTC is the company that makes that one.

there are other adapters.

LogicBox · LogicBox #7 (**permalink**)

08-07-2009, 11:08 AM

But it is just a Mini DVI right? Cause I got $25 buck gift cert. for BestBuy and I might just try to pick one up tonight.

fletch33 · fletch33 #8 (**permalink**)

08-07-2009, 11:24 AM

this would work and then this to your tv.

however

Best Buy is always WAY overpriced for cables and computer parts. i would get the adapter with my gift certificate but go to Wal-Mart and get that $45 6 foot DVI to HDMI cable for like $20. i got the 12 foot Phillips DVI to HDMi at Wal-Mart for like $35.

good luck

mdfuller · mdfuller #9 (**permalink**)

08-07-2009, 11:52 AM

Friends don't let friends run Windows, do crack, or buy cables from Best Buy!

LogicBox · LogicBox #10 (**permalink**)

08-07-2009, 12:34 PM

Oh ya I know not to buy a 900 dollar cable from bestbuy, believe me guys I hate bestbuy too

. Its just we dont have an apple store or any other real electronics store well i mean superwalmart but even they fail sometimes

fletch33 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 11, 2007 Location: under a rug Posts: 483 Mac Specs: 13" MBP 2.53 DC2, 09 Mini 2.0 DC2, 07 Mini 2.16 DC2, MB 2.0 DC2, iBook G3 900MHz, G4 Sawtooth 1.6Ghz	08-07-2009, 10:48 AM it looks great. straight digital all the way. also if you listen to it through a surround sound receiver then you should throw one of these Toslink cables into your setup. they make them longer as well. i have the 12 foot. this allows you to get digital sound out of your headphone jack. you could also use this to give you a female HDMI port on your Mac. "i believe louisiana is the pelican state"
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fletch33 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 11, 2007 Location: under a rug Posts: 483 Mac Specs: 13" MBP 2.53 DC2, 09 Mini 2.0 DC2, 07 Mini 2.16 DC2, MB 2.0 DC2, iBook G3 900MHz, G4 Sawtooth 1.6Ghz	08-07-2009, 11:01 AM PTC is the company that makes that one. there are other adapters. "i believe louisiana is the pelican state"
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fletch33 #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 11, 2007 Location: under a rug Posts: 483 Mac Specs: 13" MBP 2.53 DC2, 09 Mini 2.0 DC2, 07 Mini 2.16 DC2, MB 2.0 DC2, iBook G3 900MHz, G4 Sawtooth 1.6Ghz	08-07-2009, 11:24 AM this would work and then this to your tv. however Best Buy is always WAY overpriced for cables and computer parts. i would get the adapter with my gift certificate but go to Wal-Mart and get that $45 6 foot DVI to HDMI cable for like $20. i got the 12 foot Phillips DVI to HDMi at Wal-Mart for like $35. good luck "i believe louisiana is the pelican state"
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LogicBox #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 01, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 297	08-07-2009, 12:34 PM Oh ya I know not to buy a 900 dollar cable from bestbuy, believe me guys I hate bestbuy too . Its just we dont have an apple store or any other real electronics store well i mean superwalmart but even they fail sometimes Last edited by LogicBox; 08-07-2009 at 12:39 PM.
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HuntzWilliams #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 05, 2009 Posts: 1	08-05-2009, 06:05 PM I purchased a Macbook 4,1 in June of 2008. Is my MacBook capable of being hooked up to my TV to watch my iTunes purchases?
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MYmacROX #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2009 Posts: 3,329 Mac Specs: 2008 15" MBP ML, 2012 21.5" iMac ML	08-05-2009, 08:50 PM Most likely... What sort of input does your tv accept?
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LogicBox #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 01, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 297	08-07-2009, 10:55 AM OO Thanks Fletch33, So is that what the adapter is called a PTC Mini DVI that connects to the macbook?
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LogicBox #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 01, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 297	08-07-2009, 11:08 AM But it is just a Mini DVI right? Cause I got $25 buck gift cert. for BestBuy and I might just try to pick one up tonight.
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mdfuller #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 01, 2007 Location: Sconie Posts: 1,216 Mac Specs: 13-inch MacBook Air	08-07-2009, 11:52 AM Friends don't let friends run Windows, do crack, or buy cables from Best Buy!
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