Macbook 13" with a Samsung R8

Hi, i'm having a Macbook and a Samsung R8 and was having a thought to hook them up for a Garageband tutorial session i'm conducting.
I've gone thru the forum and read threads regarding different models of plasmas, LCDs & CRTs...but,
Well, i'm trying my luck if anyone here is having the same set of gadgets as i do and able to guide me more directly. My question is, what do i need specifically to connect my MB to my LCD?
thank you in advance

hey there Angel,
if your TV has a composite(RCA) or S-video(4-pin) port, get the Apple mini DVI>video adaptor& a matching cable. for a digital connection the miniDVI>DVI adaptor & a DVI-D cable or for HDMI you'll need a DVI>HDMI cable. once you have the connections made, turn both on, select input on TV. on the Mac--System Prefs> Displays> Detect Displays> Gather Windows> bring TV's window to front, set TV's rez, turn off mirror if you need extended desktop, leave it on if you want both displays to show same thing @ the lowest common rez. should be good to go, quit System Prefs. if you use the analog/video adaptor & you get a black frame around the desktop image on your HDTV, go back into System Prefs>Displays>Gather Windows & on TV's Window select Options, check Overscan. the MacBook "officially" only supports up to a 23" display. i have successfully connected to my 42" Sony LCD projection HDTV.
good luck.

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