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    No SVIDEO output? MBP

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by myshkin, Sep 2, 2007.

  1. myshkin

    myshkin Notebook Consultant

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    Is there no svideo out with the mbp? How can i hook it up to my old tv?
     
    myshkin, Sep 2, 2007
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    there is an adapter that converts a the dvi to an a/v output, unless its a really old tv that should work.
     
    sheldon77, Sep 2, 2007
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    Xander, Sep 2, 2007
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    thanks 20$ is not bad and it has both
     
    myshkin, Sep 2, 2007
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    theres something im confused about. why include a dvi to vga adapter. since the laptop has both vga and dvi ports whats the point of having this adapter?
     
    myshkin, Sep 2, 2007
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    You're mistaken; the MBP only has DVI.
     
    Xander, Sep 2, 2007
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    The MacBooks/Pros don't have VGA out.
     
    windowsrookie, Sep 2, 2007
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