Considering a MBP - Can I get audio out of miniDisplayport for Sharp Aquos?

I need a laptop that I can hook up to my 52" Sharp Aquos TV. With HDMI I know I could feed video + audio.
I've heard that mini DisplayPort doesn't give audio when the technology offers it. Why does Apple prohibit this?
I'm considering a MBP and this is an obstacle for me.
Any thoughts?

I have just written this quick note to offer some information that I have learned on the issue.
This issue is not exclusive to Apple products, as all PC manufacturers have been receiving these questions and complaints from customers.
Just as an example, I have noted a link to a similar thread on the Lenovo forum for you to check out.
http://forum.lenovo.com/lnv/board/message?board.id=WThinkPads&thread.id=1309&view=by_dateascending&page=1
While it should work in theory, the issue seems to be how the current chipsets handle video and audio together. While many have expressed some hope for a simple downloadable fix to turn on such a feature, the technology is still under development, and this capability may not be fully realized until the next generation chipset.
Until then, you will need an audio cable too.
I hope that this helps.
Good luck!

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