How to connect my Macbook to a TV?

[jamike]

I have a Panasonic HDTV screen, however, it doesn't have a VGA input. Only RCA (the three cables) and S-video. Is there any way I could connect my Macbook (not the latest generation, the one with a 950 integrated graphics card) to it?

Thank you in advance!!

[twister]

You need to grab an Apple DVI to Video Adapter. - $19

http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9...mco=MjE0ODQ2MQ

[DeltaMac]

Almost, but your MacBook won't work with that.
Try this one: (Mini-DVI to Video adapter - same price...)
http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9...mco=MjE5MDc2Ng

[jamike]

Thanks guys, I'll get one of those. Appreciate your help!!

[twister]

So close. I guess it's the difference between a MacBook and an iMac.

[DeltaMac]

Well, no. The Intel iMacs and MacBooks both use the exact same mini-DVI adapters. That will change as DisplayPort is more widely used. It's used on the newest MacBooks.

[fryke]

Yeah. Make sure you *do* get the right adapter. Mini-DVI for all MacBooks except the new aluminium ones that use Mini-DisplayPort. (The new white one still uses Mini-DVI, just like yours with GMA950 onboard-graphics.)

But does the TV really *not* have HDMI or DVI or component? A HDTV with only "bad" video inputs? Sounds illogical. If you *do* have HDMI or DVI, I would go that route.

[miguelito]

I have an old Panasonic TV from 1999 (CT-36B24). I'm trying to connect my macbook to the TV, but I can't get any sound and the picture jumps. I'm using a mini-DVI to video adapter, composite video cable and stereo audio y-cable. I tried the front and back video and audio ports with the same result. I even attempted connecting through my digital to analog broadcast converter--no picture whatsoever.

Is my TV just too old for this? Obviously other "appliances" connect with no problem.