MiniDisplay port to HDMI audio in bootcamp

I'm nearly ready to purchase a new unibody MBP but the lack of a native HDMI port is holding me back from doing so. What I'd like to know is if anyone has been able to get audio output from the miniDisplay port while using a minidisplay port -> hdmi adapter, while in bootcamp Vista/XP?
It's a hassle and unsightly carrying two cables to connect the MBP to an HDTV or HDMI equiped reciever for video/audio presentations.. is ridiculous considering the price of the MBP. Best Buy or Fry's Elec. has numerous laptops with native HDMI connections, but they simply don't have the sleekness of the MBP.

Sorry about that. I've ended up repeating everything you said in the beginning.
Some more digging reveals that it may not be Apples' fault and actually the video card companies whose components they use. Low End Mac has a good article on it (http://lowendmac.com/ed/fox/09ff/displayport-audio.html).
In any case it may be good to get the cable from MonoPrice (http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/03/monopricemini_displayporttohdmi_adaptor_handson_hd_itunes_now_plays_ontvs-2/) since it manages to strip the DRM out of the signal so for now you'll be able to watch movies unrestricted and hopefully one day get full support with it.

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If it does, what sort of cables and adapters would i need?
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Thanks, this is a helpful article with good links.
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HT201177 MacBook Air to my TV thru the MiniDisplay Port to HDMI.

When I connect my MacBook Air to my TV thru the MiniDisplay Port to HDMI I only see the MacBook Universe Desktop Display. How do I see what is displayed on my screen?

This is called extended desktop mode. It's a logical extension of the desktop to the right of your main monitor.
Grab an application on your monitor and drag it off the right side of the screen and it will appear on the TV.
To mirror your monitor on the TV you can press Command F1.
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Hi,
I am trying to set up my Macbook so I can use my LCD HDTV as a monitor while I am sitting on my couch and to run iTunes, etc.
I can get everything to appear on the TV via the Minidisplay port HDMI connector, but the problem is that all the fonts, especially those in the browser are very small and hard to read from the couch.
I have a 52 inch LCD TV and sit about 12 feet from it, I would think there must be a way or a setting to change to make things on the TV bigger, but I cannot figure it out.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks,
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So is the TV being run at 1920 x 1080? Are there other options in Displays Preferences, like either 1366 x 768, or 1280 x 720? If so, have you tried those settings? That should enlarge things.

Minidisplay port to hdmi cable with audio support

I recently got an HDTV and want to hook up my Macbook (13" aluminum, 2009). I'd like an all-in-one cable and not have to have several connections.
This is one product I've found but the reviews aren't good at all:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834997779
The reviews for this one are very good but I'm pretty sure my MB is too old for it to work:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA08901J2051
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Thanks, this is a helpful article with good links.
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http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10428&cs_id=1042802 &p_id=5969&seq=1&format=2

Minidisplay port to HDMI connection not working

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Oops, never mind - I just tried the connection again and it's working fine.

Why does my Vizio hdtv say no signal when I connect my minidisplay port to hdmi cord between my macbook pro and tv?

My Vizio hdtv says "No Signal" when I use my mini displayport to hdmi cord. It worked flawlessly for a month but randomly decided to no longer work.
I am using a macbook pro from early 2011 running os x Lion 10.7.5 and a thunderbolt to hdmi cord. The cord has worked without a hitch the numerous times I've used it until recently. Now plugging it in will cause the macbook to flash blue quicker than normal and immediately go back to the normal screen. I know the macbook recognizes the TV because changing the input on the TV to the hdmi connected to the computer will cause the macbook to flash blue again, with the same result. The TV remains unresponsive. I have tried all combinations of turning on and off the TV and macbook with the cord plugged in and unpugged from either and both systems and in both hdmi inputs on the TV. I've changed the display resolution to every possible option with no result. The TV is not recognized as a display on either the Display section of System Preferences or the Sound section.
It confounds me that the cord should work flawlessly until now, a month after buying it, for no apparent reason. I've been gentle with the cord, so the problem being a result of damage is unlikely. I had not updated my computer in any way between the successful and unsuccessful uses of the cord, but I have since updated my computer and the problem remains.
I have searched for this problem on the Internet and have seen others with similar problems, but I have not found a solution that resolves my problem. I hope to avoid having to make any additional purchases.
And a thousand and one thanks to any and all who help.

Do you have gfxCardStatus installed? Is your monitor set to "Integrated" or "Discrete". You want it set to Discrete to drive the external HDMI display.
Try resetting the PRAM and SMC
<About NVRAM and PRAM>
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Do you have another HDMI display you can test against (your neighbor's HDMI capable TV).
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W540 no HDMI audio in playback devices

Hello,
i am trying to get the miniDisplayport to pass audio. i have a minidisplay port to HDMI adapter, a HDMI cable and a TV that i know can recieve HDMI audio.
however, there isnt an option for HDMI/displayport in the listing of playback devices:
what can i do?
thanks,
Tom

Assuming your W540 has an nVidia discrete graphics chip, the miniDP port is part of the nVidia graphics digital audio hardware, not the Realtek HD Audio analog (i.e. speakers/headphone) hardware. Have you installed the latest nVidia drivers?
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Rwogera wrote:
I couldn't transmit sound either, do i need another cable like Kim said? i mean it cant be transmitted through this HDMI port? as for me i have one of the latest mac pro with intel core i5..tnx
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Was just on the phone with Apple about this.
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Go to your Finder
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Choose your Macintosh Hard Drive
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Choose the "Preferences" Folder
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Move that whole folder to the trash
Empty the Trash
Restart from the Apple Menu
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As I wrote above, I think you should look into the Apple TV yourself. The best place to find information about what it can and can't do and to ask your own specific questions is probably in the Apple TV forum, here:
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