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An upcoming video adapter will allow new unibody MacBooks and MacBook Pros (and refreshed MacBook Airs) to be connected directly to high definition television sets. Since Apple introduced the new aluminum MacBooks and MacBook Pros a couple months ago, there has been a lot of uncertainty and frustration over the consequences of DisplayPort being the only video-out option offered on the notebooks. Not only DisplayPort, but an Apple-customized variation of the open standard called Mini DisplayPort. What this means for users is that the only way to connect these new laptops to an external display at the moment would be through Apple’s own adapters — currently limited to ($29.99), ($29.99), and ($99.99). So how do you push video out from that shiny new MacBook to your big, beautiful high definition TV? As of right now, there’s no optimal way to do it. Sure, you can use Apple’s adapters if your TV supports VGA or DVI, but some models do not have these connectors.

Not to mention the fact that VGA is not compatible with the HDCP copy-protection measures incorporated into the latest MacBooks. When viewing high definition content on an external screen (once it becomes available from the iTunes Store in the future, for example), you must use a digital signal (VGA is analog). Don’t get too riled up — Apple is not the only one adding HDCP to their products.

Any manufacturer who intends on marketing their products as HD-capable (including monitors, TVs, Blu-Ray drives, etc.) is forced to integrate HDCP to appease the movie industry’s crooked ways. No, it’s not fair to legally-paying consumers, but nothing’s going to change their minds. No HDCP, no high definition content. Some folks have reportedly had luck going from Mini DisplayPort to DVI and then getting a second adapter that converts the DVI to HDMI.

Quite frankly, while this fixes the HDCP issue, it is an unacceptable workaround. Nobody wants crippled functionality (especially with such high-priced equipment), so a direct solution should be available. Luckily, the that Apple is offering free licenses for hardware builders to incorporate Mini DisplayPort into their products means that its use will eventually become more widespread over time. Additional computers, displays, and accessories from third party vendors will support this standard in the (hopefully near) future and gradually replace the now-outdated VGA and DVI connections. I have already been in contact with at least one company that plans to solve the Macbook to HDTV issue., a wholesale distributor of computer cables and accessories based in California, has informed me that Apple fans are on their radar and a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI video adapter is on the way. “Yes, we will carry this item soon.

However, it won’t be available until end of January 2009 or so,” a company representative said via email. This is great news for anybody looking to hook up a new Apple notebook to their HDTV without patching together a mess of video cables and adapters. Keep in mind that since Apple’s iteration of Mini DisplayPort reportedly only supports video signals, a separate audio cable will be necessary to route sound to the TV. These are usually fairly cheap and widely available at most electronics stores.

While it would have been nice for Apple to have this video accessory available back in October when the new MacBooks were introduced, there was no certainty when or if one was in the pipeline at all. Now that we know a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter is coming, the only thing left to do is eagerly wait for the end of January to roll around UPDATE – February 11, 2009: Finally, an announcement has been made and the wait is over! Well, almost. MonoPrice.com will begin shipping their on March 15th for only $14.25!

It’s a little later than expected, but that excellent low price makes up for the wait. There’s still no word on whether it will support sound, though. As if that weren’t enough, MonoPrice is also offering and adapters at prices much lower than the ones offered by Apple. UPDATE #2 – March 29, 2009: Monoprice is still planning on making their adapters available soon, but they have let their shipping dates slip. As of today they are saying March 30th is the estimated time of arrival, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see that change again. In the meantime, has a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter available for sale now through their 3rd party resellers, with some claiming immediate shipping.

UPDATE #3 – July 10, 2009: Although the first round of Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters released earlier this year did not support audio, a new product from Kanex does! It grabs video from the Mini DisplayPort connector and audio from the USB connector, then packs it all up for HDMI to bring to the HDTV.

For information on availability. UPDATE #4 – October 16, 2009: Check out, which is available online now! Not to sound anti-apple or anything but what is with the propietary stuff and apple, i know that apple always go for the best but why not go for the standards, i mean i love macs (the hardware i mean.

Not to fond of the os i prefer linux) they’re beautiful and work like a charm but, the thing that bugs me is the lack of freedom it carries. I mean you have to depend entirely on apple on everythingthat display port takes me back to times when everything had to be specially designed for macs that for me is a deterrent pointespecially in a pc world.

Still, i love apple products and the company’s commitment to quality and design but to me it seems a little to closed for their own good. “but what is with the propietary stuff and apple” In response to latincrow81. I am not one to rush to the defense of any corporation, however, DisplayPort is not proprietary. It is an open, royalty-free, standard. My gripe is that neither Apple, nor ANYONE (that I can find), has an adapter to connect this directly to HDMI, Composite, Component, or SVideo.

Using the DVI connector is a cool bandage, but I’d rather not hodge-podge this together. All in the name of progress I guess Huzza ‘n stuff. First of all, the MDP to Dual-Link DVI adapter is NOT available. It’s been “shipping in 4-5 weeks” for about two months now.

Second, using a DVI to HDMI adapter is hardly a workaround. Since there isn’t a Macbook out there with HDMI-out, I have to assume that you were using one before the new Macbooks came out.

Buy an adapter and keep using it. My company is also currently working on a number of MDP adapters (MDP to DP has been a popular request), but these things take time. I wouldn’t expect to see much before at least February. So, I have a Pioneer 5070 plasma and a new Macbook pro 15″. I watch HD movies/tv eps on my Macbook pro. I need to set it up so I’m thinking – for now – Mini DP to DVI and DVI to HDMI.but.I’m not sure how the heck I’d do the audio.

I’m a fish out of water with the audio stuff. I have a Yamaha 6190b 7.1 w/HDMI hookups receiver with surround sound, so I want the best sound possible. Can anyone offer any advice since it sounds like the Mini DP to HDMI that will likely come out won’t help the audio. Referring to Mighty 1’s comment: 1) Video only miniDP to HDMI (as you describe) 2) Audio and Video to HDMI. Imagine a little headphone plug dangling off the side and some type of circitry that can incorporate the audio stream into the HDMI signal (i.e.

One side =hdmi, the other = miniDP & Stereo plug). I’m not sure if this is possible, and I guess HDCP would probably be an issue Yes there is a cable that is DVI-D with Audio to HDMI with Audio not with the mini-DP not yet anywaysbut it will be soon. Sometimes it is easier said than done it may sound easy but it would need alot of R&D and then Tooling and Cable Extruding, volume in the cables itself all comes to play with the amount of money a company would have to invest in. On the DVI-D to HDMI cable there is a 3.5mm or 2 RCA as your analog audio sticking out of the side and it will give a Full Digital 1080p resolution picture. Check out the website for a full detail and description at. Ugh I’m a long time PC user and have always flirted with Macs but held back because of this exact kind of situation. Do it the Apple way (be that using a rare open source standard or proprietary) or hit the highway.

Oh yes, and pay through the nose for it! I was literally in the Apple store set to buy a Macbook Pro when I got to the section on Miniport adapters and started a new tab to figure out what I need (which led me to this discussion). And it’s sounding kinda ridiculous! I have all kinds of devices I want to hook this laptop up to from a VGA monitor on my desk to a DVI monitor at work to a 50″ HDMI TV to a 27″ S-video/RCA TV at the cottage. And I need HOW many adapters?

By the sounds of it, ALL of them (around $200)! And even with them all I need a DVI-HDMI adapter plus TOSLink cable for the TV (I’m not even sure the MacBook Pro has TOSLink since everyone keeps talking about miniplug). And for the older TV I think I’m plain screwed.

Is there any way to get RCA or S-Video out? A major role for this laptop will be a portable way to play back media in a number of different locations (I’m also not thrilled about the lack of a BluRay option but that’s another topic) and I’m starting to wonder if this is the right laptop for the job. Will all this DVI stuff work with Bootcamped XP? Will XP under Bootcamp recognize an external monitor using DVI? I know, I know, XP sucks yadda yadda and chances are I won’t use it much but just a thought. Buying $200 in adapters for limited or restricted (e.g. S-Video) functionality is, to use an old term, lame.:) I guess my Macbook Pro will sit in the cart for a few more days while I ponder again if this is the right time to make the switch.

Had a DVIxHDMI cable I used with a projector. Bought a MDP x DVI adapter from Apple store today and gave it a try to my new Pioneer 5020 over MDPxDVIxHDMI.which BTW is how I used to connect projector to my satellite box. Picture is all digital so there’s no loss. As other poster pointed out, 1900×1200 is.yawn. for new MBPro.

I was watching an HD stream from Fox of 24 (Free by the way) and surfing on the MBPro’s screen at same time. I’ve already dropped cable and was going to buy Tivonow I may just skip that and use MBPro for everything until Apple releases new Mac Mini with same GPU. Really, adapters aren’t a big deal, don’t know what the fuss is about. I read this article with interest of Apple coming out with a mini displayport to HDMI. I called Apple today to see if this was soon in the future. And got an extremely rude representative who said there was no such thing or plan in place.

Made me reconsider my choice of purchase (Macbook) if the customer service was so non-existent and full of ATTITUDE! I don’t want to be cabling up adapters for what should be a straight shot to my TVand such a simple thing! I’m really disappointed in the proprietary “ports” and the additional cost which I consider a bit excessive. This is my first Apple laptop lesson learned I guess. I just contacted Monoprice b/c I saw the adapater for the mini DisplayPort to HDMI on their site. I got on the live chat and according the Tech support person they moved me to, they DO have audio support (chat pasted below)must be a separate audio cable then.

Chat transcript: TS – Mr. Rene E (Level 1): Thank you for contacting Monoprice Tech Support. My name is Rene. How may I be able to assist you? You: I saw that the mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable is on sale, and shipping on 3/15, but I want to know if it also includes an audio cable as well. You: Or do I have to buy an audio on separtely.

I didn’t see an image up there yet of the new cable TS – Mr. Rene E (Level 1): unfortunately we have not received any yet, so we have not had a chance to test them out TS – Mr. Rene E (Level 1): sorry for the inconvenience you: but you’re selling them already. How are you selling them if you haven’t even seen them yet? You: is there a manufacturer name that I can contact to find out if audio is availabe on it? Rene E (Level 1): i just received confirmation from my supervisor and they do support audio as well you: really? Chat InformationPlease wait for a site operator to respond.

Chat InformationYou are now chatting with ‘TS – Howard H (Level 3)’ TS – Howard H (Level 3): Thank you for contacting Monoprice Tech Support. My name is Howard. How may I be able to assist you? You: i have a question you: i need to go from Mini Displayport to HDMI you: how would i be able to do this?

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TS – Howard H (Level 3): use PID# 5311 TS – Howard H (Level 3): we’ll get some in on 03/15/09 you: will it include audio? TS – Howard H (Level 3): the mac’s won’t support audio on the video port. You: so i will need to get a different cable to audio?

TS – Howard H (Level 3): yes you: ok, thank you. I’m not the same Scott H as above =) From their website: ——————————— Estimated Time Arrival: 3/27/2009 Max Supported Resolution – 1920x1080p, 12-bits / channel, or 12.3 = 36bits on all channels.NOTE. AUDIO: This adapter will support audio only if your source device allows audio output through the Mini DisplayPorts interface. If you’re not sure, please check with the manufacturer or website, to confirm if your device allows audio out through the Mini-DP interface. ——————————— Hope this clears up any confusion. I’m having a problem with the MDP-HDMI adaptors from two suppliers (eforcity and PCT). When I have my brand new macbook pro 15″ plugged in with the mini displayport to dvi OR hdmi OR MDP-dvi-hdmi – I get intermittent problems as follows.

After the computer goes to sleep and wakes up there are a variety of problems. Sometimes it recovers, sometimes it freezes and wont wake even after disconnecting the external monitor. Sometimes it cycles through black, blue and dithered looking screen in what looks like an attempt to match the display but it will do this endlessly. I may have finally gotten some success by using a mini displayport to rgb. But what is the point of having all this fancy and expensive hardware if we are back in analog RGB land?

Another possibly related problem – when I have an external monitor plugged in AND the audio jack plugged into my stereo – I get terrible noise on the audio line which ruins any movie watching experience. So basically this brand new MBP is useless for watching movies on my home entertainment system. Which is a real drag.

Ive been reading about problems similar to the 1st one but have yet to hear of the second one. Ive been trying every combination of adaptor and plug and power setting i can think of to troubleshoot this problem. I even have a 2 year old MBP with the older full dvi slot and it has none of these symptoms using the same external hardware and adaptors (excepting the mini displayport adaptor which obviously would not work with my older MBP) Apple needs to step up to the plate and find a solution because external monitors are a must for many mac users.

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