Connecting Macbook Pro to HDTV

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Connecting Macbook Pro to HDTV

I know this is a noob question that is easily answered, but I could'nt find this question on the forums. So here it is: I have a 13 inch Macbook Pro Late 2011 model, and a Sony HDTV. I also have a working HDMI to HDMI cord.

However, I don't have a HDMI port on my laptop, which makes it all difficult. What is the best way [besides using an Apple TV] to connect my laptop to my TV to watch movies? Should I buy a converter for the HDMI cord? Or something similar? If so, what product exactly would you reccommend? Much thanks!

MacBook Pro (13-inch Late 2011), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on May 11, 2013 4:13 AM

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mende1

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May 11, 2013 4:16 AM in response to jebados

Only the MacBook Pro with Retina display has got a HDMI port. However, don't worry because you can connect the computer to your TV with HDMI.

To do it, you have to buy a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, and then, just connect the HDMI cable to the adapter and the TV. The TV will start showing image from the computer automatically. If you want more information about Mini DisplayPort and HDMI adapters, see > http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3065

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