Mac Book Pro through your TV
what wires do i need to connect my mac book pro to my sony HD TV?
Which TV do you have? It depends on
a) Which inputs your TV has
b) Which input you want to use of the ones you have.
The MBP has a DVI output on the right. So a "whatever input to your Sony TV" to DVI cable is what you need.
For example. I have a Sony HD CRT and I use DVI - HDMI cable.
It should just be plug and play.
Best of luck.
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