HDTV connection using vga---- compositve

Hi. I recently bought the mini-dvi to vga converter for my macbook to connect it to my television, and it works great. I just bought another HDTV however, and it does not have a vga input. After some research, I'd like to set up a connection between my mac and the tv using component rather than the popular hdmi (i've read some bad things). i'm looking into buying a vga to rca component cord to connect the two devices (plug in the mini-dvi to vga adapter into the mac, then connect the vga>rca cord from the adapter to the tv, and then of course buy a separate audio cord as well). does anyone know if my mac model (the black one) can support this type of configuration. i have an intel gma x3100 chipset card.

TeenTitan wrote:
You would need to connect your mac using HDMI to do this you need two adapters:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB204G/A mini dvi to dvi
http://store.apple.com/us/product/TR842LL/A hdmi to dvi
or startech makes a single cable that converts mini dvi to HDMI
http://www.startech.com/item/MDVIHDMIMF-Mini-DVI-Adapter-to-HDMI.aspx if you use froogle to search for a low price you can find this cable for about 15 dollars. on amazon a similar cable is only 5 dollars.
It's important to note these cables do not transmit audio.
Message was edited by: TeenTitan
The OP specifically stated that he'd rather not use HDMI. What you are suggesting will theoretically work, however, it's hard to judge exact configurations, and the only way to find out for sure is to try it out. Your MacBook will support this, however some features such as display detection may not work with the component converter.
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