Macbook to RGB (analog) port

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Macbook to RGB (analog) port

I have a Westinghouse LCD television that I want to connect to my Macbook. What cable accessories do I need?

The RGB (which I think is the same as VGA, right?) port on the Westinghouse is a female port, so I need a male VGA input. There is no HDMI port on the Westinghouse. Can anyone recommend the proper cable or combination of cables - ones that actually have some length to them as well?

I bought a miniDV to DVI cable, assuming, since I use that for my Cinema Display at work that the same was needed for the Westinghouse TV, but now I am not sure. Is VGA DVI-D? Is the miniDV to DVI, DVI-I? Are those two compatible? I am confused about what I need to make this work.

Thanks for the help.

Chris

MacBook 2.2 White, Mac OS X (10.5.1), eMac, iPhone

Posted on Mar 28, 2008 4:24 AM

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Chris Goddu Author

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Mar 28, 2008 4:27 AM in response to Chris Goddu

I forgot to mention that the Westinghouse is 27". Can the Macbook even use that? I guess that is the first question that I need to address.

Thanks,

Chris

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BSteely

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Mar 31, 2008 9:42 PM in response to Chris Goddu

Sounds like you'll need Apple's Mini DVI to VGA Adapter. You'll also need a standard VGA cable. Your Westinghouse may have come with one.

As for whether the Westinghouse works with computers or not, the fact that it has a VGA port is a good sign. But check the user guide that came with the Westinghouse to find out for sure if it works with "PCs".

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