Question for you computer whizz's out there

whataview


Joined: 10/02/2009
Posts: 376

Message Posted:
26/08/2011 17:48

How / what cables or adapters are needed to play MacBook air videos (via VLC) to Samsung tv? Also if you know which type of hdmi are they available here, the south side or UK?



Many thanks

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
26/08/2011 18:12

From memory the macbook air has a min display port output on it. Assuming the TV has HDMI port you will need a disply port to HDMI adapter. That is to connect the TV as a screen to the macbook air.



You will need something like this



http://www.amazon.co.uk/1-8m-DisplayPort-Adapter-Unibody-Supports/dp/B003WVC8R2/ref=pd_cp_ce_2



Please do note the "Technical Details" section here though and the issue with older air books re having mini DVI port and not display port and also the notes about audio support.



Afarid it is not as simple as it seems :(



Maybe best bet would be to email this seller or another like them with exact make and model and date of your airbook and TV you want to connect to and ask what is the right / best cable / adapter to use.

whataview


Joined: 10/02/2009
Posts: 376

Message Posted:
27/08/2011 09:07

Thank you so much erolz, have taken your advice and contacted a seller, will see what they recommend then hunt for the parts