Sky Go on MacBook Air to TV?

I want a new laptop, and one reason is to wire to a tv and view Sky Go. I can't do this currently with a Windows laptop as Sky Go isn't supported by Windows 8 and quite frankly I would like a MacBook Air. However I have read that on the ipad you are prohibited from doing such a thing by the Sky Go app for licensing reasons. My hope was that I could run Sky Go on Safari and using. HDMI to Thunderbolt adaptor view on a tv this way. Obviously I would like to know for sure before parting with £1000. Anyone know?

As your TV has HDMI inputs which will support sound as well as video, use a MiniDisplay port to HDMI cable (Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cable by Cablesson works great) or a MiniDisplay port to HDMI adaptor and HDMI to HDMI if not. Just make sure the adaptor supports audio as well as video. Just select HDMI in the Preferences Sound
And yes, you could use your surround sound speakers via the 3.5 mm headphone jack, just make sure you select this option in Preferences Sound if you're not using the HDMI for sound

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Is the MacBook Air weaker or stronger than the laptop I am using now?
Nice to see you again.
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Is the MacBook Air weaker or stronger than the laptop I am using now
Its stronger in alloy form factor, slim design with only ONE moving part, no HD to crash from mechanical failure of impact etc.
Ive got an Imac and current Air, and owned several Air, the air is the hands down choice for myself and I wouldnt part with it for any amount of money. Also own a couple macbook Pro, new and older one i rebuilt.
Here is an excellent video comparison between the 11” I5 vs. I7 2013 Macbook Air.
http://www.apple-tubes.com/apple-macbook-air-11-mid-2013-haswell-i5-vs-i7-compar ison/
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7113/2013-macbook-air-core-i5-4250u-vs-core-i7-465 0u/2
I5 vs. I7 performance 13” Macbook Air 2013
Boot performance
11.7 I5 ……11.4 I7
Cinebench
1.1 I5….1.41 I7
IMovie Import and Opt.
6.69 I5….5.35 I7
IMovie Export
10.33 I5…8.20 I7
Final Cut Pro X
21.47 I5…17.71 I7
Adobe Lightroom 3 Export
25.8 I5….31.8 I7
Adobe Photoshop CS5 Performance
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I figured if I can use the hard drive on the MBA and then use the cinema display to show everything like my LCD screen that would be great.
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