I want to run a 50 ft HDMI cable from my Mid-2011 Mac Mini computer station to my television. I want to use a 50 ft HDMI cable. Will using such a long cable over work or break my Mac Mini?
Also, due to my TV configuration, I have two HDMI ports. They are tied up with other devices. Will connecting a 50 ft HDMI cable to a splitter (on the television) add any stress to my Mac Mini (Mid-2011)?
Thank you for your help!
Googling shows like this
http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/how-long-can-hdmi-run.htm
That 50 feet is maximum for HDMI cable but that applies to 720p. Sometimes 1080 p and sometime not.
However, I am concerned about the "splitter" you mentions. That will likely further reduce the maximum length to less than 50 feet unless it has its own amplifier.
lllaassDo you suppose it would be better (power wise) to connect a 50 ft VGA cable to the Mini to send video to my television?
Again, it depends upon the resolution. See the VGS topic of:
I had similar experience -- after spending big $$ with 100ft HDMI ( long time ago) and realized the limitation of HDMI cable length.
Fast forward --
I used the HDMI --> CAT 5 (ethernet) --> HDMI to reach 100 ft length
There are many products alike on the market, or an amplifier etc.
for example:
http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Extension-Extender-200-Feet-HDMI-EXTC/dp/B001PT1A7 C
Monoprice also has plenty of ideas for other ideas.
Sam
Will a 50 ft HDMI cable over work a Mid-2011 Mac Mini?
