Does the Mini DisplayPort on the new 13" MacBook Pro (OCT '09) put out an audio signal as well as the video signal, or is it 'video-out' only?

I Need to connect my new 13" MacBook Pro to 32" Philips HDTV. I have Apple Bluetooth wireless/keyboard. I hope to use the MacBook as a desktop with the display closed, using the Philips HDTV for display and audio. My TV has 3 HDMI ports and 1 USB 2.0 port.
Online AppleStore salesperson told me that for the VIDEO signal I needed an adapter to convert the Mac's Mini DisplayPort to DVI, then plug into a cable with DVI on one end and HDMI on other, to then plug into the TV's HDMI port. To get AUDIO signal from the Mac to the TV she told me I needed a "Y" cable to plug into the Mac's 'Audio-out' Headphones Jack. Said without this cable the TV's speakers wouldn't work, and I'd only get sound from the MacBook Pro's built-in speakers.
Descriptions for HDMI cables at several online stores claimed they were all-in-one cables carrying both video and audio signals. Will the HDMI cable do everything, or do I still need the "Y" cable from the Mac's headphone jack to power the TV speakers?

• Asked by J. Todd M from East Haven
• Oct 22, 2009
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Better to use this or a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adaptor?

I have a Dell U2711 with both DVI-D and DisplayPort inputs at 2560x1440. I have been using this DVI-D adaptor for about a month with a new Mac Mini. Works OK except that when the Mac Mini wakes up from sleep, sometimes the monitor has video snow and I have to power cycle it. (Yes, I am running 1.03 firmware).

There is a well-reviewed Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adaptor made by Altaz, on Amazon. Normally I would have bought this in the first place, but I was worried that it was not sold by the Apple Store. It's much cheaper with much better reviews than this product.

So should I try the Altaz adaptor? Is it better to go with Mini Display Port to DisplayPort rather than Mini DisplayPort to DVI-D? Is it a red flag that Apple does not sell a Mini Display Port to Display Port solution, but only the Mini Display Port to DVI-D product?

• Asked by Lewis S from Berkeley
• Sep 21, 2011
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How do I get my 13" Unibody Macbook Pro to output a 120hz signal?

I have the dual-link DVI adapter but can only output 60hz. My friends 2008 15" Macbook Pro can output 120hz w/o the adapter.

• Asked by Ken M from Hollywood
• Apr 17, 2011
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will this send sound as well as video? could i play a movie on my macbook pro ad watch it on my tv? if it wont can anyone suggest what i need?

• Asked by Emily R from Deal
• Feb 11, 2010
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Does the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter support an operating frequency of 120hz ?

I would like to use my MacBook Pro with a 120 Hz monitor (24'') and the classical Mini DisplayPort to DVI don't allow me to get this frequency.

• Asked by Pierre W
• Apr 18, 2010
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Alienware m14x with Alienware m2310 monitor

I have an alienware m14x laptop with a 3d capable video card and a mini display port. Can I use apples mini display port to dual link dvi cable to enable 120hz 3d signal on my alien ware m2310 3d monitor?

• Asked by Michael D from Linden Park
• Jun 12, 2011
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Can I use a Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter to link my Macbook Pro (2010) to a Samsung flatscreen HD ready TV or is the resolution not enou

• Asked by Anonymous A from Chesham
• Feb 1, 2010
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How do I connect a new Samsung BX2235 screen to my new macbook pro?

The mini dvi adaptor looks too short to work and the dual link was not recommended by the Apple sales team. Now I am confused - any advice appreciated.

• Asked by Geoffrey G from San Pedro De Alcantara
• Jan 10, 2011
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Can I use the mini DisplayPort to dual Link DVI adapter with the Belkin Thunderbolt express doc?

I'm planning on buying the new Belkin Thunderbolt express doc to use it in my office to hook up a mac air. I have a Dell 27" high resolution display and I have to hook it to a mini DisplayPort to dual Link DVI adapter, in order to drive the diplay at its native high resolution.

Will I be able to hook the mini DisplayPort to dual Link DVI adapter at the end of a thunderbolt chain: mac -> Belkin -> thunderbolt hard drive -> mini DisplayPort to dual Link DVI?

• Asked by Roberto H from El Cerrito
• May 7, 2013
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Can i capture HD video H.264 with MacBook Pro using Thunderbolt port???

• Asked by Israel F
• Apr 11, 2012
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