Reddit mentions of PNY Thunderbolt Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (A-DM-HD-W01)

My T440p can carry audio over MiniDisplay port. I use this MiniDisplay to HDMI adapter.

It works under Windows 7, 8/8.1, and 10. You may have to set it as the default audio out in the sound control panel.

I've used the official Apple one (certainly correct, removes all worry) and the Belkin one below without any problems.

https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Mini-DisplayPort-Adapter-MB570LL/dp/B00W5Q048A/

https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Mini-Displayport-Adapter-F2CD029bt/dp/B00E9646RE/

And because I just looked through my order history to find those for you, here's the mini-Displayport to HDMI adapter, and a cable that I have also used successfully, for the other way of doing it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007B6YPAM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0134V29UA

All of these certainly worked on my Mac Minis 2014, 2011 and 2010. Some are connected still, though my Minis are all rack-mounted now.

$9

The T530i has a mini displayport. It does the same thing, except more. Here is an adapter for $10.

The cost savings are substantial getting an SSD yourself. Mostly because laptops in this budget just don't even come with the option to have an SSD. Only smaller form factor laptops have them. If you want to keep it cheap, here is a 240GB Crucial M500 for $94. Throw that in there when you get the money to, and problem solved.

It's something you can do any time later, same thing with more RAM.

I'm doing it the same way you are, except with this adapter. I'm actually starting to think that adapter is the problem, seeing as it's advertised as "Full 1080p HD video". I just ordered your adapter, fingers crossed it will work!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007B6YPAM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Works fine. I've had no issues with it.

I've had one of these since my SP1 (now have SP2) and it's worked like a charm! I've carried it in my bag everyday, and it works with my friends' macbooks as well quite nicely. Plug this into your surface -> HDMI to VGA cable-> Monitor.

Voila! (results not guaranteed)

This is also handy for presentations in a pinch/when you want to display stuff on a TV that only accepts HDMI and not VGA.

Full Cable

Adapter Only

With MacBook Pro you're probably looking for a mini display port adapter with audio. You just need to confirm the date of your MacBook Pro that it supports the audio.

You have to refer to your documentation for your year MacBook Pro to find out what port you have. But it's probably something like one of these:

PNY A-DM-HD-W01 Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007B6YPAM/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_PJ5Wub0H8M9Z2
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007B6YPAM/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_PJ5Wub0H8M9Z2

Cable Matters Gold Plated Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt™ Port Compatible) to HDMI Male to Female Adapter in Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DRK2ZIK/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_NK5Wub1YMA402
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DRK2ZIK/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_NK5Wub1YMA402

Unless it's changed in the last few years, in order to use an hdmi with a Mac, you'll need an adaptor to fit the computer's video out. ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007B6YPAM/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_TOQYub14MZT6S)

You have the exact same logic as I had, I got my mouse, keyboard, and HDMI-Mini DisplayPort hardware for well under $130. I can take a picture if you want to see them for size etc.

I got the Logitech Tablet Keyboard for Windows for $39 (now $43.75). I got this one specifically because of the layout of the Ctrl key (can't stand the Fn key being on the outside). I use it daily and it works great. Only downside for me is you have to use Fn to press the F-keys, but I quickly got used to it. The included case is nice if you want to throw it in a backpack or carry it naked; but once I got my smaller bag, I put the case away and just carry it to keep down weight and size.

I got the Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse for $23. Its a nice compact mouse that is made specifically for Windows 8. I carry it around with the rest of the stuff. I usually use the pen, but when I am using my Surface as a media box, it's really nice to have.

And for good measure, I got the PNY MiniDisplayPort to HDMI for $10. But really, you could probably go with almost any option. I decided to go cheap, but not the cheapest, and this one has been working great for the past few weeks.

This one's held up solidly for me: https://www.amazon.com/PNY-Thunderbolt-DisplayPort-Adapter--DM-HD-W01/dp/B007B6YPAM/

I'm away from my Mac right now so I may have the name wrong but I purchased (4.99) an app on there called Sofaplay that pushes MP4 videos to the Xbox One. I also have a HDMI adapter I use to mirror my Mac screen to the Xbox one by removing my cable box HDMI and placing it into [this] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007B6YPAM/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Db6wtb0ZC8JXG).I'm sure there is a cheaper one. Either way works I use Sofaplay when I am too lazy to get up and use the adapter.

Yeah. My fiancee was just playing Stick of Truth on our 56" Samsung. You just need a cheap mini displayport to HDMI adapter.

Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/PNY-A-DM-HD-W01-Mini-DisplayPort-Adapter/dp/B007B6YPAM/

Thunderbolt to HDMI


Thunderbolt to VGA


Thunderbolt to DVI

I don't have any available HDMI/DVI ports to use but I do have two extra Mini-DisplayPorts. Would a Female HDMI to Male Mini-DisplayPort adapter work? For Reference, I'm using a MSI Twin Frozr 7950.