Connecting a 15.4" MacBook Pro to a Vizio HDTV monitor - which adapter?
Hi, I have one of the new MacBook Pro models, 15.4", 2.4 GHz, 4 GB Ram, 250 GB hard drive, and an NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT with 256 MB VRAM.
I have just purchased a 32" Full HD 1080P HDTV/monitor from Vizio (the product's URL is http://www.vizio.com/product.aspx?id=2710&pid=1506) and was wondering if anyone could tell me what the best type of adapter I'd need from Apple to connect this to my MacBook Pro?
Thanks!
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Suggest that you do a forum search. There are several postings listing items that you need to connect your MBP to a TV. Also, check the manual that came w/your MBP.
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