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Video adapter for MacBook Pro
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Moderator  Join Date: Feb 2006
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I'm thinking about picking one up so I can connect my MBP to my tv and watch movies from it. However, I am not entirely sure which one to get.
MacBook Pro 2.4ghz purchased last August.
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this works flawlessly for me
although i find its best to use it while your mac is closed so it doesnt mess w/ the resolution and pull dvi plug out before you open it up again...
also i only use it for front row... and on an old tv with svideo... so your experience/uses may be different...
The Apple Store (U.S.) - Apple DVI to Video Adapter
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That adapter is the right one if you want to connect through S-video or Composite.
If you make sure display mirroring isn't selected the external screen won't "mess" with your internal resolution.
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Can you use your MBP screen to play, say an XBOX on it?
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Depends on which input options you have on your TV. If you have a DVI or HMDI port on your TV, the DVI adapter will give you the best picture. If you happen to have a VGA port on the TV (not all that likely) then that gives you the next best output. If you have none of the above, get the S-Video/RCA adapter. It'll be fine for watching movies & stuff.
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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i love my mini dvi to svideo. It works perfect for watching DVDs and movies through front row.
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DVI >>HDMI and your onto a winner!!
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Last edited by richwig83; Mar 5, 2008 at 06:24 PM.
Reason: Edited for accuracy!)
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MacBook Pro 2.2 i7 | 4GB | 128GB SSD ~ 500GB+2TB Externals ~ iPhone 4 32GB
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Moderator  Join Date: Oct 2001
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MBP has standard DVI, no mini-DVI adaptor required.
Steve
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For connecting to your TV you want HDMI (DVI->HDMI adapters are cheap) or component (DVI->VGA->Component adapters are cheap) if available.
No, you can't really use your MBP as a display for a gaming console; you can kinda do it with an eyetv, but the lag is annoying.
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