Mac/Vaio/ps3 Question

[jacknjill]

I was wondering if there was any kind of cord out there I could use to play my ps3 though my mac desktop and/or my sony vaio laptop? If there is, would there be a lag such as when using an HDMI cord? This jsut crossed my mind because my mac has such an awesome display I thought it would be nice to play ps3 on it. Any ideas?
Thanks!

 

[stdreb27]

Originally Posted by JacknJill
http:///forum/post/3242806
I was wondering if there was any kind of cord out there I could use to play my ps3 though my mac desktop and/or my sony vaio laptop? If there is, would there be a lag such as when using an HDMI cord? This jsut crossed my mind because my mac has such an awesome display I thought it would be nice to play ps3 on it. Any ideas?
Thanks!
What kind of mac do you have? And what kind of video inputs do you have on your vaio if any?
I've seen stuff that goes out from usb to an HDMI for a tv but not the other way around. I'm assuming you have a dvi input for your mac monitor? you can buy a converter (just google component to dvi) they run around 100 bucks or so that you can hook up. Assuming you have the run of the mill ps3 video cable.

 

[jacknjill]

I have this exact computer on the far right:
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/hom...-MACBOOK-INDEX
and as far as the connections on my laptop, I have USB, hdmi, and another one but I'm not sure what it's called...and yep just the regular red white and yellow cable for my ps3

 

[stdreb27]

I dunno if the software is mac compatible. But you could do something like this..
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc....html#features
you'll be looking at some variation of this.

 

[jacknjill]

Thanks! I'll look in to that

 

[stdreb27]

Originally Posted by JacknJill
http:///forum/post/3243538
Thanks! I'll look in to that
The converter boxes we sold when I sold electronics were not worth it if you're wanting to appreciate the high end monitors...

 

[aquaknight]

The problem is with the apple. Those new iMacs feature 'DisplayPort' technology, which operates at a resolution of something like 2560x1440. That's more then a single DVI can do.
There is a converter on the way for the 27" iMac, it's not due out till April though.
http://kanexlive.com/products/item.aspx?id=3662