27" iMac output to HDTV - Best Way?!

[junkmail202]

Ok, so I just ordered the 27" iMac. Trying to figure out the best way to do output to TV. There 2 approaches I would suspect.... but since the 27" display signal is 2560x1440 (HDTV can only go up to 1080p). I don't know of any adapter or TV that can support this resolution. Will the signal come in only partially displayed

1) Wireless

Atlonas - HDAIR wireless usb to HDMI/VGA with audio

http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/atlonas-hdair-wireless-usb-to-vga-hdmi-adapter-gains-audio-u/

pros+: one connection for audio and video, usb, easy setup, hdmi out, wireless
cons-: reported sucky framerates, max res is 1440x1220 (720p), not mac compatible (so will req bootcamp/vmfusion/parallels - windows).


2) Wired

Would need the following

mini displayport + toslink audio + usb to hdmi out
1) http://gizmodo.com/5380669/mini-displayport-to-hdmi-adapter-with-digital-audio-review

50ft hdmi cable
2) http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10240&cs_id=1024002&p_id=2804&seq=1&format=2

I heard 50feet is about the limit of HDMI for 1080p if you don't want to mess with amplifiers to correct signal lost.



So which option would you recommend? And is there a better way?

Thanks

 

[Maserati7200]

Well about the resolution, in system prefs you could change it to 1920x1080 to match your television. But I think the MDP on the 27" iMac is in, and won't support output, but I could be wrong about that. To connect to your TV I suggest the wired option.

 

[knewsom]

Well about the resolution, in system prefs you could change it to 1920x1080 to match your television. But I think the MDP on the 27" iMac is in, and won't support output, but I could be wrong about that. To connect to your TV I suggest the wired option.

It's an output as well. Wired, wired, wired, wired, wired. ...or buy an Apple TV or a MacMini to use with the TV.

 

[Hellhammer]

One option is MDP + USB to HDMI adapter