VGA or HDMI

I have my MPB hooked up to a Celestial HD widescreen DTV with a VGA cable. Don't know the exact size of the screen but it is huge. The mac defaults to a resolution of 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz on the Celestial with no perceivable horizontal or vertical distortion.
The image on the screen is less than optimum however - hard to read text. Would I get crystal clear display with a HDMI adapter and cable or would there be no difference?

Would I get crystal clear display with a HDMI
of course

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I have a Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter, then I purchased 3 VGA adapters: a VGA to HDMI, VGA to Component, and VGA to RCA. When I hook them up to my TV (I've tried multiple TVs) they do not detect a display, even when I click Detect Displays.

Does anyone have any suggestions on a solution for this? The only other Mini DP I found was a HDMI connection. I want to make sure I can connect to not only TV's via HDMI, Component or RCA, but also projectors (some of which may be older requiring a Component or RCA connection).
I'm using this Mini DisplayPort:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB572Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDA3Ng&mco=MTA4NDU0NjA
These are the VGA Adapters I'm using:
VGA to HDMI:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001OLCHJ6
VGA to Component:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P3Q0YW
VGA to RCA:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Y7T5UU
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

None of the three lower adapters pictured in your post will do you any good with your MBP.
1. The VGA-HDMI adapter does the reverse of what you want: it yields VGA output from HDMI input. The opposite is not possible; a VGA input does not contain all the information necessary to create an HDMI output. You'll have to get a direct mini-Displayport-to-HDMI adapter instead.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/H1824ZM/A/Moshi_Mini_DisplayPort_to_HDMI_Adapt er?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY
2. VGA-Component: Lots of posters here when the MDP-equipped MBs and MBPs first came out tried adapters like this one with no success. What does work with the MDP (and a VGA adapter) is a converter box like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Startech-Component-YPbPr-Video-Converter/dp/B000G6Y0S6
3. VGA-Composite: This doesn't work with MBPs either. For Composite or S-Video output, you need a converter box like this:
http://www.amazon.com/PC-To-TV-Video-Converter/dp/B001CJOLBW/ref=pd_cp_e_2
or this:
http://www.startech.com/AV/Converters/Video/High-Resolution-PC-VGA-to-TV-Convert er-with-Remote-Control~VGA2NTSCPRO
These converter boxes will work fine in combination with your Apple MDP-VGA adapter.

Mini-dp to vga or hdmi, need full resolution

I've HP laptop which has two ports, VGA and HDMI.
I want to connect the Apple 27: display, which has the mini-dp output to my laptop. When I purchased the display, I bought a mini-dp to hdmi adapter, and connected the display to the adapter, and connected the adapter to the laptop using a hdmi-hdmi cable. But, the image is very blurry, and I'm not getting the max resolution on the display.
Could you someone give any advice/comments? Do I need a dual link dvi-d adapter?
Thanks!

Your laptop isn't compatible with the Apple 27" monitor. There are only two possible interfaces that can be used to drive the 27" at full resolution. One is DisplayPort and the other is Dual-link DVI, neither of which your laptop has.

I am trying to hook my macbook pro to a projector, which has a VGA cable. I bought a VGA to HDMI adapter, but whenever I hook it up, the screen on my macbook just goes black and I can't make it do anything else or even show up on the projector.

I am trying to hook my macbook pro to a projector, which has a VGA cable. I bought a VGA to HDMI adapter, but whenever I hook it up, the screen on my macbook just goes black and I can't make it do anything else or even show up on the projector.
My laptop is still on; it just has a black screen that I can't get rid of without shutting down the computer by holding the power button.

Hey there lynmrigg,
It sounds like have an HDMI to VGA adapter connecting your MacBook Pro and your projector but the screen on your computer goes black and no image appears on the projector. I would use the troubleshooting in the following article to help resolve or isolate the issue here, named:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
Try unplugging the video adapter or cable and then plug it back in.
If more than one video adapter is in use (or "daisy-chained"), troubleshoot by using only one adapter.
Example: A mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter connected to a DVI to HDMI adapter is an unsupported configuration because there is a series of adapters in use.
If available, try using a different display and or adapter (or use a different connector by using DVI instead of VGA, for instance).
Reset the system
You can reset the Mac's parameter RAM and SMC.
Reset the resolution
Start by resetting the Mac's parameter RAM. If the display does not come up, was previously set to an unsupported resolution, and still results in no video:
Start up in Safe Mode.
From the Apple () menu, choose System Preferences.
Choose Displays from the View menu to open the preferences pane.
Select any resolution and refresh rate that your display supports.
Restart your computer.
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Take care,
Sterling

Second monitor using VGA to HDMI or alternative?

Hi,
I recently purchased a HP ENVY TouchSmart 15-j038tx Notebook PC.
I have a Dell monitor, which only uses the VGA output.
I have a sony vaio VGA to HDMI adapter, and I tried this adapter with the monitor, it worked fine. I was able to use the monitor as second screen.
However, when I use the same adapter on the HP computer, the second monitor is black and do not get recognised.
Can someone please helpe me!!!!
Do I need to buy a new VGA to HDMI that's specifically built for HP computers?
Or
Do I need to download some drivers to make this work? I just updated the computer with the drivers as I purchased this only a few weeks ago.
or
Do I need to get a different adapter? like VGA to USB? Is there such a thing?
The Dell monitor is about 5 years old, but if it works on my Sony Vaio Pro 13 Laptop that just got released, I don't see why it won't work on the HP too.
Many Thanks

There is a possibility that all you need to do is go into the display properties of the HP and have it look for the adapter.
First the model number of the HP and then the Windows version that is installed, please.
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VGA or HDMI on Dell U2713HM

Hi,
I just bought the Dell u2713hm that supports the 2560x1440 resolution. My laptop (with Geforce GT540M) obviously has only HDMI and VGA port. I will use the monitor only for my job, so Photoshop, Autocad and Rhino (no movies or videogames). I have 2 questions and hope you can help me:
1. HDMI imput seems to be limited to 1920x1080@60Hz, while the VGA reaches 2048x1152@60Hz. You think I have to still use HDMI or I can go for the VGA with a resolution a bit higher?
2. Is there any breakthrough (converter or settings) that let me reach the 2560x1440 resolution with my laptop?
Thanks in advance for the answers

Take a look on wikipedia.org about vga, dvi, hdmi. The biggest difference between vga and hdmi is vga is analog and hdmi is digital. Dvi on the other hand is both and there is an adapter for vga/dvi and one for dvi/hdmi. As quite a few of the older computer only had a dvi connector.
When I looked at wikipedia about vga, I was actually shocked that the resolution went that high. I just assumed it could not handle the extra bandwidth. But I was wrong.
At this point in time there are very few monitors that are capable of going higher than 1080p. But that is changing ever sense Apple came out with their retina displays.
I just checked on Apple's website and it looks like the retina display is 2560-by-1440 and the Sharp 4K monitor is 3840 by 2160. I don't know whats available in the window or linux market for anything higher than 1080p. But I am sure they will follow suit.

What is the best way to connect my new MBP to monitor - DVI, VGA or HDMI

What is the best way to connect my new MBP to a computer monitor? DVI, VGA or HDMI? Thanks

I recommend the Apple MiniDisplay Port to DVI adaptor. I would avoid VGA. MiniDisplay Port to HDMI will work as well (3rd party).
http://www.apple.com/search/?q=dvi%20adaptor&section=mac&geo=us

I need to connect my Imac 27'' (newest version) up to 3/4 monitors (all 40'' LCD tv's with VGA and HDMI connections) with extended display to all external screens, not duplicate images. Is this possible?

i need to connect my Imac 27'' (newest version) up to 3/4 monitors (all 40'' LCD tv's with VGA and HDMI connections) with extended display to all external screens, not duplicate images. Is this possible?

I would suggest you visit an Apple dealer, preferably an Apple Store if there's one in your city, and ask for assistance in determining what you need. The questions and issues you bring up are rather complex to address in a technical support forum and would be better addressed in person where you and the salesperson can ask questions back and forth to arrive at the optimal setup.
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I'm having issues connecting an old powerbook G4 running 10.4.11 into a Toshiba TV. I have a DVI to VGA converter from the laptop connected to a VGA to HDMI cable running to the TV's HDMI input. The laptop recognises the television in the display settings but is giving me a blue screen. I've tried restarting, and re plugging in the cables and it just won't work.
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You need a DVI to HDMI converter or cable. HDMI uses digital video, which is lost when you go to VGA.

VGA to HDMI cable adapter

Can I use this type of cable to connect my PC ( p6112p with Intel GMA 3100 ) to the HDMI input of my TV?

Hi,
From VGA to HDMI you need a converter to convert from analog signals to digital signals, not adapter. There are many around, the following product will do (with sound):
http://dx.com/p/vga-to-hdmi-converter-with-audio-117044?utm_source=GoogleShoppingAU&utm_medium=CPC&u...
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Looking for a displayport to VGA or HDMI cord for mid 2007 Macbook

Is there a display port to VGA or HDMI cord for a mid 2007 MacBook with Mac OS X version 10.7.5 operating system? I want to watch the movies on my computer on my TV. Pleased help...

isn't it mini DVI to HDMI cable/adapter you're looking for?
http://www.amazon.com/PTC-Mini-DVI-Adapter-6ft-Macintosh/dp/B001H0REVK/ref=sr_1_ 1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1425004534&sr=1-1&keywords=mini+dvi+to+hdmi+cable

Connecting t400 to TV? (TV has no VGA, only HDMI)

Hey guys,
I have a T400, with VGA outputs, and a new-ish LG TV bought about a year ago. I want to connect my T400 to the TV to watch docos, but unfortunately the TV has no VGA input, only hdmi. Does anyone know a device/cord/converter that I could buy on ebay that would let me connect them?
I only really need to connect the t400 for vision, I have an amp and speakers in the tv cabinet I can use for the sound.
I bought a VGA to HDMI cord a while back, but it didn't work, and after trying to connect them this way, I read that it's not quite that simple.
If anyone can help me with this issue I'd greatly appreciate it, I love watching docos and want to share some of them with my family too
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Chris

With VGA pushing analog and HDMI pushing digital, indeed it is not that simple. Even if using the dock the DVI output does not have the correct digital connection output to allow for a DVI-to-HDMI plug\converter. Your best bet is to purchase an external converter this this, but I can't speak to its quality.

HT4279 I have a Macbook Pro (late 2012) and I would like to connect it to 2 screens simultaneously (1 screen is a TV and can only take HDMI, the other is a larger computer screen and has both VGA and HDMI connections). How can I do this?

I have a Macbook Pro (late 2012) and I would like to connect it to 2 screens simultaneously (1 screen is a TV and can only take HDMI, the other is a larger computer screen and has both VGA and HDMI connections). How can I do this?

The article you cited refers to The Mac Pro, a 50lb silver tower -- not a notebook computer.
Everymac.com says:
2nd Display Support:
Dual/Mirroring*
2nd Max. Resolution:
2560x1600 (x2*)
Details:
*This model supports a simultaneous maximum resolution up to 2560x1600 on two external displays via Thunderbolt. Alternately, it can support a single display up to 2560x1600 via Thunderbolt and a single display up to 1920x1200 via HDMI. Although it can theoretically power all three external displays, as confirmed by a helpful reader, it runs too hot with three displays connected.
Also see: How many external displays can the Retina Display MacBook Pro models support? What is the maximum supported resolution of each? Are adapters required?
When using other than ThunderBolt displays, the ThunderBolt port is directly compatible with Mini DisplayPort, and can be forced into compatibility (with Single-Link DVI or HDMI up to 1920 wide) with a simple adapter.
To adapt to wider displays, an ACTIVE Dual-Link adapter is needed, about US$100.

Find monitor instance name , device name , resolution and frequency of multiple monitors (VGA and HDMI)

hi,
In my system multiple monitors are connected (VGA and HDMI). In need to know the
monitor instance name , device name , resolution and frequency of each monitor.. any solution?
i used wm class 'WmiMonitorConnectionParams' to determine Video output technology connection type and InstanceName.
But i didn't get the device name , resolution and frequency of each monitor.??
There are other wmi class like :
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WmiMonitorBasicDisplayParams
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Win32_VideoConfiguration
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is there any other method to get multi monitor details?
thank you

Hi sumith,
I read some documents about WmiMonitorConnectionParams class, it should be able to get the video putput technology by the D3DKMDT_VIDEO_OUTPUT_TECHNOLOGY enumeration.
D3DKMDT_VIDEO_OUTPUT_TECHNOLOGY enumeration
So what happens when you are using WmiMonitorConnectionParams class? What prevent you? Anyway, please see a example of using WmiMonitorConnectionParams class, maybe you could get some hints on it.
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/10085900/querying-wmi-for-d3dkmdt-video-output-technology
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Reinstall win 7, VGA and HDMI driver

Hi everyone,
2 problems
1.I treid to reformat my hp probook 4320s and reinstall windows back to factory settings. I made a recovery disk when i first got it (at least im sure i did) and when i try to boot it says windows is loading files, i see the white bar accross the bottom moving along until 2/3rd of the way then it stops. Ive left it for 8 hours this way and it remains frozen. did i not create the disk properly?
2. So instead i had a spare win 7 and reinstalled using that, i suspect the VGA and HDMI drivers are missing or something because now when i connect an external monitor via these 2 ports nothing comes up whereas it did before i reinstalled.
Does anyone know which specific drivers i need? I looked on the support page but iv eno idea which one i need.

Hi:
Since your model can have either the Intel or AMD/Intel switchable graphics, there is no way of telling without some additional information.
Go to the device manager and click to expand the Display Adapters category.
When the graphics drivers are not installed, you will see a device labeled Standard VGA Adapter.
If you see one listing of a Standard VGA adapter, then install the Intel HD graphics driver.
If you see two listings of a Standard VGA adapter, then install the AMD graphics driver.
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As far as the recovery disk not working, it is anyone's guess as to why.
You can order a set of recovery disks by contacting HP for the country you live in at the link below.
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html

VGA and HDMI

I am going to buy a new monitor. My firend suggested me to buy a TV instead. I have an ipad 4 and a macbook air. I also have lightning to VGA and mini display to VGA. Most of the TVs have HDMI input not VGA. I am planning to get a VGA to HDMI converter to fix it. Will it work?

Instead of getting a VGA to HDMI converter, get a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter and a HDMI cable, so you don't need a converter and there are more chances to make your TV work with your MacBook Air. See > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4241
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