Aside from the fact that this Cinema Display was designed before Apple updated its implementation of miniDP, the USB connection also takes care of the on-board iSight video as well as the built-in USB hub. Apple doesn't have any plans at this time to make its own adapter, contrary to earlier speculation.Īs for the current 24" LED Cinema Display, it still relies on USB for audio signals even when paired with the new MacBook Pros. Apple sells one such adapter from Griffin online, though alternative from suppliers such as Monoprice are also available. Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter 2 Pack, Syntech Thunderbolt to HDMI Converter Compatible with MacBook Air 2017 and Before, MacBook Pro 2015 and Before, Surface Pro 2 3 4 6 and More, Space Gray Extend Laptop to Bigger screen: With this Mini DP to HDMI adapter, you can extend or mirror the laptop screen to bigger ones, like monitors, HDTV and projectors. Until now, the miniDP port only transmitted video, even though the DisplayPort spec supports optional alternate signal channels such as audio or USB.Īpple confirmed to Ars that the just-updated MacBook Pros will pass both video and audio signals to an HDTV or receiver when using an miniDP to HDMI adapter. ![]() Those hooking up the latest MacBook Pros to an HDTV using an HDMI adapter can now do so a little more easily: Apple has updated its implementation of Mini DisplayPort to pass audio signals through to any device that supports them.
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