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    I have a MBP and my Apple TV just packed in.. or I dropped it LOL, anyway I was wondering would a USB to S-Video cable work? USB in MBP into TV?

    Just wondering before I go splash another £100 on a new Apple TV. I usually download loads of stuff off Piratebay and then watch it through laptop on TV, which I gotta say is a brilliant feature to have if you don't have it already. Btw it's not that I can't afford the DVDs, it's just downloading a movie takes 10 minutes, which is a lot quicker, less hassle than going into town to buy one.

    So would a SVIDEO - USB work or maybe Mini DVI?
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    Just get a HDMI compatible TV and watch the films through a HDMI cable That's what I do...

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    You'd need hardware of some sort for USB to S-VIDEO. S-Video sucks ass anyway.
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    I would HDMI but MacBookPros only have usb, ethernet, firewire and thunderbolt ports.

    EDIT: Oh I could HDMI through thunderbolt with DisplayPort can't I?
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    Quote Originally Posted by efq View Post
    I would HDMI but MacBookPros only have usb, ethernet, firewire and thunderbolt ports.

    EDIT: Oh I could HDMI through thunderbolt with DisplayPort can't I?
    Mini Displayport is compatible with the Thunderbolt port, so you want something like http://www.amazon.co.uk/DisplayPort-...5456700&sr=8-2
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    I bought this, best £5 i've spent in a while! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ht_3666wt_1413
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe! View Post
    I bought this, best £5 i've spent in a while! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ht_3666wt_1413
    Just bought one thanks

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    My cable arrived today! AMG love it, full on HD downloads straight from Mac to HD Widescreen TV and audio works beautifully!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe! View Post
    I bought this, best £5 i've spent in a while! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ht_3666wt_1413
    I was thinking this, although I *believe* thunderbolt adapters exist as Tom pointed out as well.
    I'm not crazy, ask my toaster.

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