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Ipad to tv screen - What do I need?

  • 07-03-2014 3:04pm
    #1
    Les Ferdinand
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 245 ✭✭


    I've tried goggling this but I seem to be getting a million different answers. Basically what do I need to have my iPad displayed on the screen?

    Cheers


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  • #2
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    A HDMI/AV converter cable. I've read several blogs where people state you must buy the apple approved cable and not spurious cables from eBay as they'll fcuk up your device, dunno how true that is though.


  • #3
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,120 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    Depends on what you want to watch. Spy Sports/Sky Go aren't possible, no matter what you do, AFAIK.


  • #4
    Zcott
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,206 ✭✭✭Zcott


    An Apple TV would also do the job. They're not too expensive (by Apple standards)


  • #5
    Cogsy88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 460 ✭✭Cogsy88


    http://store.apple.com/ie/product/MD098ZM/A/apple-digital-av-adapter and a hdmi lead.

    It won't display full screen though.


  • #6
    naasrd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,408 ✭✭✭naasrd


    CJC999 wrote: »
    A HDMI/AV converter cable. I've read several blogs where people state you must buy the apple approved cable and not spurious cables from eBay as they'll fcuk up your device, dunno how true that is though.

    Not true at all. I bought a cheap one on eBay over a year ago and I've had no issues. Sounds like a bit of an old wive's tall, or a friend of a friend told me, story.


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  • #7
    Les Ferdinand
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 245 ✭✭Les Ferdinand


    Stupid question but will sound come from TV or iPad?


  • #8
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,150 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    Disaster how it doesn't go full screen, even if watching content in 16:9 resolution.

    Anyone know if this is the same for the lightning-HDMI adapter?


  • #9
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,002 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    Apple TV is way to go end of.

    I have lots cables gathering dust cause they are all limited and crap.

    Apple TV is the bomb.


  • #10
    Armonline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 156 ✭✭Armonline


    Yeah Apple TV is the way to go. It just works. Widescreen content is shown in full 16x9 and in HD. Great for rte player, YouTube, Plex etc.


  • #11
    keith_d99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,933 ✭✭✭keith_d99


    Armonline wrote: »
    Yeah Apple TV is the way to go. It just works. Widescreen content is shown in full 16x9 and in HD. Great for rte player, YouTube, Plex etc.

    And Netflix


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  • #12
    Hobbes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,264 ✭✭✭✭Hobbes


    naasrd wrote: »
    Not true at all. I bought a cheap one on eBay over a year ago and I've had no issues. Sounds like a bit of an old wive's tall, or a friend of a friend told me, story.

    iOS7 has a feature now that checks that the cable is from an authorised reseller. If it isn't you get a warning.

    It was because of all those phones going on fire thanks to dodgy adapters.

    Personally I'd go with Apple TV as there is no wires involved.


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