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Macbook to TV

Sep 1, 2006 3:12PM PDT

I am wondering if my macbook can output to a tv? If so dus it have to be standard tv or can it be hdtv like 720p?

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What does the enclosed literature say
Sep 2, 2006 1:11AM PDT

about connecting your MacBook to a TV via the S-video and composite video output ports. Adapters sold separately?


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answer.
Sep 2, 2006 2:39AM PDT

It 'can' hook up to either a HDTV or SDTV. You'll have to by a mini-DVI to 'something' cable since the MacBook (unlike MB Pro) doesn't include a video cord when sold.

Udayan.

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What cable to use
Jan 28, 2007 5:46AM PST

your going to need to buy a mini-dvi to dvi cable and then a dvi to hdmi cable