MacBook to Hitachi 42HDT79 HD TV
I'm looking to hook my MB into my TV so as to have a big-*** monitor (and to watch DVDs etc.). What adapters/HDMI cabling etc. is recommended by y'all?
That depends on what connections you have on your TV.
If you have a VGA connection you'll need this
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=CCC 26585&fnode=home/shopmac/macaccessories/cables&nplm=M9320G/A
If you have DVI you'll need
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=60A 2B5CD&fnode=home/shopmac/macaccessories/cables&nplm=M9321G/B
If you have HDMI you'll need the above DVI cable plus a DVI to HDMI connector
I'll leave out the svideo/composite connector since you'll most likely want either of the above.
As far as extending the cable, honestly cable is cable for the most part. Newegg has some very good prices on VGA/DVI/DVI to HDMI cables. Or some like monoprice. If your cables start costing more than your MB just say no
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
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