Does the Mini Display port carry audio?
I am trying to setup a collaboration centre in my school where I would have 4 macbook pros attached to a TV. http://i53.tinypic.com/jkdduw.jpg
I was going to buy a KMV and Audio switch to connect all the laptops to the TV but then it occurred to me that the TV has 4 HDMI ports. HDMI carries audio... I found a mini display to HDMI adapter online.
Now I need to know if the Mini Display Port on the newest model of MacBook Pro 13" carries audio?
It is my understanding that the specs for Mini Display say that it is possible. The question is did apple implement it?
Does anyone know?
Yes - See Apple's document here.
Matt
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