Macbook to TV

[alemanolga]

Probably a common question....

I have a Macbook that I want to hook it up to my TV to watch some videos, pics, etc.. with the best quality.

I bought a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter.... but now Im not sure if I did the right thing because I dont know how to connect it. Do I also need to buy a DVI to HDMI ?? And what about the sound?

Is this the correct adapter or do I need a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter?? This is more complicated than it should be...

 

[cardsdoc]

What TV do you have? Do you have HDMI on your TV? If you have HDMI, then you will need a DVI-HDMI cable and yes you still need the mini-DVI to DVI. Get them for $5 (no joke) at Monoprice.com There will be no sound over DVI. You will need a 1/8" stereo to stereo RCA cable to go from the headphone jack to the audio input on your tv.

 

[iCheddar]

Also, if you TV has a DVI port, you could use that as well, instead of buying a DVI-HDMI cable.

Straight up DVI cables are always cheaper than DVI-HDMI ones

 

[cardsdoc]

Here is a link to a 10ft DVI-HDMI cable from Monoprice. It's only $6.42 and a 6 ft version is less than $3. Don't let the prices fool you - they are high quality. The in store prices of cables are incredibly marked up.

 

[alemanolga]

Tnx ! Yes mi TV has a HDMI so I will need to buy it !

Solved Case !