Now that you've bought a Mac or MacBook you'll want to make the most of it, like watching videos or photo slideshows on your high definition TV with family and friends. To do this you'll need to have the right connections whether it's to your TV, projector or monitor. Below is a listing of various cables to choose from, depending on the devices you need to link.

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With the addition of a simple cable, your holiday or event photos and videos can be displayed for sharing with larger groups. Read below to see which cables are appropriate for your Apple items:

Mac and MacBook

Mac Mini VGA cable Mini Display To VGA
View your MacBook content on any display device that uses a VGA connector. For example, you can hook up your LCD screen, projector or standard analogue monitor and share your holiday photos in no time.
Mac Mini DVI cable Mini Display port to DVI
Connect your MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air to an external DVI device like a DVI-capable projector or even a top-quality digital monitor.
Micro DVI port Micro DVI port to standard DVI
Compatible with the slender profile of the Mac Air, this adaptor connects directly to the Micro DVI port of the MacBook and the DVI end of the adaptor connects to an external DVI projector or monitor.
Mac Jack Phono 3.5mm Jack to Phono
This handy jack is used to transfer sound from your Mac or MacBook to your TV.
Mac Jack for TV 3.5mm Jack to 3.5mm Jack
Use this cord when you want to transfer sound from your Mac or MacBook to your TV.

iPad and iPhone

iPad HDMI cable iPad to HDMI
Share the latest video and photos from your new iPad to an even bigger screen with this digital AV adaptor. It has a 30-pin to HDMI cable that will connect your iPad to an HDTV or video projection screen.
iPad VGA cable iPad to VGA
Link your iPad or iPad Dock via the dock connector and to your projector or display using the VGA adaptor .
iPad Camera Connection iPad to Camera Connection
This cable makes it easy to transfer photos and videos from your digital camera to an iPad by simply connecting your camera's USB cable. Or import standard JPEG or RAW formats directly from an SD card.
iPad USB cable iPad / iPhone USB Lead
Conveniently sync or charge up your iPad, iPod or iPhone from your computer or any USB-port enabled device with this versatile cable.

Updated On:

Oct 24, 2012

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