No HDMI Port

Assuming that you have a MacBook Pro with a Thunderbolt or Mini Display port, you can use this from monoprice adapter for connecting HDMI devices. At less than $7, it won't break the bank and it works quite well.

Good luck,

Clinton

Les,

Do you know your model number? If you go to the  menu and select "About This Mac," and then "More Info," you should see your model - something like (in my case) "MacBook Pro - Late 2011". The user manual should also show the Thunderbolt or MiniDisplay port on the left hand side of the computer.

Let me know and I'll tell you if the adapter will work.

Regards,

Clinton

Yep - you have Thunderbolt - I have the same model and it works fine for me.

Good luck!

Clinton

You need a Mini Displayport to HDMI adapter. That plugs into the Thunderbolt/Minidisplayport (they are one in the same port) on the MBP. I've used this one with great success and it has a DVI adapter with it.

http://store.apple.com/us/product/TY600VC/A

It also carries the audio signal, which some other don't.

All depends on the adapter and whether or not it carries the audio signal. If it does nothing else is needed. If it doesn't then you need to connect the audio out of the Mac to an audio in port on the TV.

Whether the adapter Clinton linked to carries the audio signal or not I have no idea.

I'm running mine through my reciever and getting sound through my stereo speakers. Haven't tried connecting it directly to the HDMI on the TV...

Clinton

It carries audio if you're connected via Thunderbolt:

"Note: This product will support audio on Mac® computers that are equipped with Thunderbolt® compatible outputs."

It works just fine.

Clinton

Will monoprice cable # 9475 do the same job? It seems to carry both audio and video. Is one way better than another? Thanks. I just upgraded from a PowerBook G4 to a Macbook pro so I'm new to "thunderbolt".

Gunnar

I had the same question! This is so helpful!!