Connecting a Macbook Pro to a HDMI TV using: minidisplay port to HDMI adapter vs DVI

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I have seen two different ways to connect a Macbook Pro to a HDMI TV. The first way is to use a minidisplay port to HDMI adapter such as this For only $6.30 each when QTY 50+ purchased - Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter | Mini DisplayPort to HDMI / DVI / VGA Adapters and just get a wire that has hdmi ports on both sides such as this For only $17.57 each when QTY 50+ purchased - 20ft 22AWG CL2 High Speed HDMI Cable - Black | Professional 22AWG HDMI High Speed Certified Male to Male Cables

I have also seen it done with the configuration in this video: YouTube - Connect New Macbook To TV With Sound , with a mini dvi adapter connected to a dvi - hdmi cable.

What is the difference with these two configurations, and which one is better?

Thanks for the help
 
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Along with the sticky - DVI & Displayport are not the same thing. Neither are mini-DVI & mini displayport.

After you've read through the 1st post in the sticky, you'll discover there are a lot more than 2 ways to connect a Mac to a TV. Feel free to post back for further help with the info we need to get you headed in the right direction.

1st question already - why do you need a 20' cable?
 

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