Can i use a mini display port on hdmi cabel to connect a ps3 or something??
the hdmi connector of the ps3 or a sat reciever is an output and on the 27" imac the minidisplayport is an input/output , so my question is, can i connect my ps3 or my sat reciever to my imac with a hdmi on minidisplayport cabel to watch tv or play ps3 .
if it does'nt work, how can i do this , or can i do this ??
thanks benedictfromicking
Nope; at least not that I've found. There are only a couple of companies selling such a converter (they probably all come from the same manufacturer) and they're all pricing it exactly the same.
Regards.
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Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Start with the steps below to troubleshoot issues with video out from your MacBook Pro:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
Reset the system
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Best Regards,
Jeremy -
I was just watching / streaming TV off Safari on my actual TV.
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Software update popped-up and said there was an update for Java and for SMC.
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