TV for external display of Macbook air

Is it possible to use LCD TV as external display to macbook air?
I am planning to utilize the macbook air as both portable and station PC. When I am at home, I want to be able to connect it to the LCD TV via HDMI, and then still working with wireless keyboard and mouse.
Is it do-able?
Thanks

Yes,  All you need is an MiniDisplay port to HDMI adapter and a HDMI cable.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/H1824ZM/A/Moshi_Mini_DisplayPort_to_HDMI_Adapt er?fnode=MTY1NDA3Ng
If you have the 2011 MBair then you plug this into the Thunderbolt port.
Regards,
Captfred

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