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how do you connect the iPad to a TV to watch movies?

I want to be able to watch tv and movies on the iPad but also be able to play them on my TV as well. I see a lot of things I can't do with this connector. Is there a way to do this with something else?

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    You can do it three ways...
    1. S-Video/Composite cable from apple
    2. VGA Cable from Apple
    3. Wireless to Apple TV

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  • Actually there are two ways:

    1 - using the Apple Digital AV adapter (ca. $40) and HDMI cable.
    2 - using wifi powered Apple TV Airplay (ca. $100)

    Personally I would chose the second version, because Apple TV is giving you much more value for the money (there is a great comparison chart at hdmiguru's "iPad to TV" guide on hubpages)

    I definitely advise against buying an VGA adapter since VGA is very limited in its resolution, does not support audio out and - most importantly - does not support HDCP which most of the movies bought from the iTunes store require.

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  • You could use the Apple iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter with a VGA to HDMI cord, along with a line out for audio. I use a Mini Display port to VGA with that cable (on my MBP) and it looks great.

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  • Use the apple 30-pin to composite or component video output adapter for movie output.

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  • I use my Apple TV and broadcast the movie using the new settings on the iPhone. No need for any cables. But if you want, you can buy the HDMI adapter.

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  • Yes by buying a Apple TV box

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  • You can actually do watch movies from your iPad on your tv !
    Either download them from iTunes or if you have the dropbox folder installed on your iPad, you can upload movies in your dropbox from your computer's folder and watch them on your iPad. However only movies *.mp4 format are readable with the iPad.

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