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92 Questions from the Community
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What cable do I require to connect my Mac book pro to my Sony Bravia LCD tv
- Asked by SO from CHIGWELL
- 07-Oct-2009
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That depends on your computer and your TV. If you have a new MacBook Pro with DisplayPort output and your Sony TV has VGA and HDMI inputs like mine, you could use this mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter with a male-to-male VGA cable, or you could use a mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter with a DVI to HDMI adapter cable. The DVI solution is preferable because the mini DisplayPort to DVI is digital while VGA is analog.
- Answered by PS from Lamoni
- 08-Oct-2009
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Will this allow me to use a MacBook Pro with a data projector?
The MacBook was bought in 2009. The data projector is the kind that plugs into a normal PC monitor socket
- Asked by GD from Greenfield
- 30-Sep-2009
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Is this the correct one to connect a 2005 iMac G5 (via VGA cable) to a TV?
- Asked by DW from London
- 07-Oct-2009
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No, you would actually need the "VGA Display Adapter" for the G5 iMac. Search the Apple store for specifically that item.
- Answered by LS from Austin
- 08-Oct-2009
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My iBook G4 needs a regular display port, not mini display. Is it available?
Trying to connect my iBook G4 to a VGA adapter. Tried a mini adapter, did not fit. Was told I needed a regular Display Adapter.
Thanks,
Tom- Asked by TM from Stratford
- 09-Oct-2009
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What cables do I require to connect my MacBook to any TV so I can watch movies?
- Asked by MJ from hamilton
- 14-Oct-2009
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1.) It depends on what MacBook model you have. The new aluminum models have the Mini DisplayPort (Mini DP) connector, but the White models use Mini-DVI. Depending on which MacBook you have, you will need to buy either a Mini DP or Mini DVI Adapter.
2.) If your TV has a VGA or DVI input, you can use Apple's Mini DP/DVI adapters. There is also a 3rd-party Mini DP/DVI to HDMI Adapter you can use if you only have an HDMI input on your TV. So the first thing you need is the adapter that matches your MacBook and your TV
3.) Cables: now all you need is the right cable to go along with your adapter. If you bought a VGA adapter, use a VGA cable. for DVI adapters, use a DVI cable... etc etc.- Answered by AR from MIAMI
- 16-Oct-2009
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how do i know if my mac has a mini displayport?
i want to buy a vga adaptor but don't know which one to buy.
- Asked by KF from berkeley
- 15-Dec-2009
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Should this cable be used if you connect a VGA monitor to the Apple Mac mini MB463LL Mini DisplayPort?
Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
- Asked by SZ
- 06-Oct-2009
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Yes its compatible with any Apple product with a mini display port
- Answered by PM from Los Angeles
- 07-Oct-2009
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What adapter do I need to connect my 17" MacBook Pro (last model) to a Samsung LN40B550 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV ?
- Asked by RA from Washington
- 23-Oct-2009
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Depends on your TV inputs. You will need either a mini DisplayPort to VGA, DVI, or HDMI adapter. Apple makes the VGA and DVI. There are now third-party HDMI adapters that put audio and video on one cable.
- Answered by MK from New York
- 24-Oct-2009
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How can I connect two VGA monitors to my macbook pro for simultaneous use? ?
- Asked by DW from Crestline
- 21-Dec-2009
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Is there a cable to connect an iMac to an HDTV using the HDMI port on the tv?
- Asked by PM from New Hartford
- 17-Dec-2009
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Does apple make an adapter that goes from Mini DP to HDMI and does the Mini DP carry sound or only video?
I have a MacBook Pro running OS 10.6.2 (Snow Leopard) and would like to use my Samsung LCD Series 5 TV as a display to show Powerpoints and play games. I also want the 1-cable solution so that I don't have to run 3.5mm cable to my TV for the sound. Since HDMI caries sound signals, I would like to know the answer to my question.
- Asked by JG from San Diego
- 03-Dec-2009
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can I use the imac as a display for a PC
I would like to use an iMac with Parallels to replace my office PC. I currently use two separate computers sharing one monitor (required based on security/proprietary software programs) through a A/B adapter.
While I am confident that I can transfer and run my main CPU programs/data on the iMac through virtualization, I have no idea if it is possible to use the iMac monitor with a similar adapter to work for the second Windows-based PC processor.
I do not want two monitors filling my work space.
Thanks- Asked by AF from Atlanta
- 01-Nov-2009
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Only if you have the new 27" iMac
- Answered by AF from Williamsville
- 09-Nov-2009
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What cable will connect my macbook pro mini display port to video on my TV?
- Asked by PO from ENCINITAS
- 04-Nov-2009
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I want to hook my macbook pro up to a reciever but not through the headphone jack is there a higher quality way to do it?
- Asked by KG from Pittsford
- 13-Oct-2009
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How do I connect my MacMini to my Panasonic Plasma monitor?
- Asked by BS from Tucson
- 12-Oct-2009
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I have a MacBook 5.1. Best Buy sold me a Mini DVI-to-VGA Adapter to connect to a projector, however, It does not fit my Mac. Which one will fit?
Purchased my Mac from Best Buy in June 2009. The adapter fit's my friends older mac, but not mine. I want to be sure I am purchasing the correct adapter from the Apple store online! Thanks!
- Asked by VC from Ethelsville
- 03-Nov-2009
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why is the cable so short? this will not reach from my tv to the mac. am I missing something?
- Asked by GH from New Orleans
- 05-Dec-2009
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Can I connect my 27" Imac with my Playstation 3 to games on the imac moniter ??
- Asked by AT from Hong Kong
- 12-Nov-2009
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