No worries, you can get the mini-DVI (for macbooks) to rca adapter. You can purchase this on store.apple.com for $19. Just plug the yellow RCA wire into this and VOILA! Mac to TV! You might also try Ebay.com. They usually have them for less and shipping is usually fast (if you buy in the US and make sure they have decent feedback...my rule is no less than 90%) I hope this helps you! Don't forget to vote. On Fixya, we rely on your feedback. I posted a picture of the mini-DVI to RCA adapter below:
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**** I forget to mention that this MINI-DVI ADAPTER USUALLY HAS RCA AND S-VIDEO. For better quality, you may want to use the s-video instead of RCA. Good luck!
I just saw your updated comments. I apologize, I didn't realize that you had the new unibody (early 2009) MacBook. First, I'd like to say EXCELLENT CHOICE! However, I'm glad you did notice the incompatibility before you purchased the adapter. The problem we run into is Apple decided to do away with the mini-DVI port and just kept the mini-display port which was/is also on the earlier models. This isn't all bad because I've worked on several that have had issues with the mini-DVi (it was a bit of a sloppy connection in my opinion). Anyway, you can still purchase a mini-display port to s-video adapter. They look very similar to the mini-DVI so you already have the idea in mind. The only hang up is that you can't go directly into your TV with the s-video. You'll need a converter like the one I'm going to post a pictur of below. This particular model is $45 but I suggest Ebay once again. This model is called PC-To-Video EZ . There are tons like it out there (some much better and some average). Try this item number on ebay:220594925078. Just put it in the search & it should pop up. It's a pretty decent converter. The one pictured below is from GRANDTEC.COM Also, with S-Video, you should be fine with sound.
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my mac is only 5 moths old. i notice this comment before buying adapter;
This adapter is not compatible with the 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo white MacBook introduced in January 2009
im wondering if i will have a problem?
i forgot to ask about the sound. will i need additional adapters or cables for the sound from macbook to tv?
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