MBP and HDMI - Samsung 40"
I have a mid-2009 MBP. When looking at the technical specifications at the Apple site, I do not see where my computer will do HDMI output. However, the folks at BB told me that if I have the mini-display port, then I should be able to use the Mini-Display to HDMI adapter. Does anyone have any experience with this before I go and buy the wrong adapter?
The ultimate goal is to connect my MBP to my new Samsung 40" LCD TV.
Thanks for any advice in advance.
Regards,
Mark.
What the people at BB told you should work for getting a picture on the TV screen, but sound won't come through the interface. You will need to bring sound into the TV separately using the MBP's headphone output and RCA audio input jacks on the TV.
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