Kanex Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter supports digital audio via USB

For some, connecting one of the new MacBooks Pro to an HDTV via the HDMI connector can be a frustrating experience, due to the obvious: the notebook's Mini DisplayPort unibody Apple does not support digital audio. It is strange to think that they have miniaturized the bug to such a small size to generate images on a 30-inch Cinema Display and it will not be able to load audio via HDMI.

Kanex Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter with Audio

As Apple has not launched a solution for this until today, the way to seek alternatives from third parties to remedy this lack, and the Kanex Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter with Audio seems to be a good choice. Launched this month, it is a conventional Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter with an extra USB cable, which passes the video and audio from the MacBook Pro to the TV's HDMI connector, which supports both.

Its advantage is that the process of connecting your laptop to an HDTV does not require much work: the video will be automatically recognized as an external monitor, and you only need to change the audio output in the preferences to enjoy your videos in HD 1080p on the huge screen. In addition, it is also great for you to enjoy the contents of your Mac mini in the living room.

The adapter has a suggested retail price of $ 40 and should be available with the Apogee, Inc. product line soon.

(Tip from Paulo Magrani, thanks!)