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DIB1952

macrumors newbie
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Oct 13, 2007
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Why no mini HDMI port on the new Macbook Airs, or have I just simply missed something? And if not why not?
 

Patriot24

macrumors 68030
Dec 29, 2010
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California
Aside from space in the unit to place the port, Apple would probably prefer that you use Thunderbolt (and possibly an adaptor for HDMI).
 

Sirolway

macrumors 6502
Jun 13, 2009
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London
Yes - you're supposed to use an adapter on the Thunderbolt port
The Thunderbolt port is more versatile than an HDMI...
 

DIB1952

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Oct 13, 2007
20
0
Yes - you're supposed to use an adapter on the Thunderbolt port
The Thunderbolt port is more versatile than an HDMI...

Does this mean I can connect the new Macbook Air to a tv via a Thunderbolt port and a HDMI cable?
 

bp1000

macrumors 65832
Jul 7, 2011
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yes just buy the mdp adapter to connect to a HDMI source

Easy and better than cluttering the body with ports and increasing bulk.
 
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