Macintosh Laptops

Should I get a stand for my MacBook and get a mini DVI converter to run it on an external monitor?

I much prefer to use the OS10.5 operating system over my Gateway machine running Windows XPME. My macbook outperforms my Gateway tower drastically.
My question to yahoo...
Should I just run the MacBook through to an external monitor?
Is it worth the 20 dollars I'm gonna spend on the cable if I do?
And also, will I need an external fan to set it on top of?

Yes, It is very worth it so buy the adapter and connect your mac to the monitor. You don't need to get a stand if you are just going to use one screen. If you are using dual screens it is better to get the stand for the mac. If you are going to use your mac for long periods of time, you should invest in some type of cooler to keep it colder as it run quite hot. Also, If you only use the single screen setup, immediately after you pess he power button on your mac, close the lid and the mac will use the external monitor as he default screen.

Mini Display Port to DVI adapter for Apple Macbook and Macbook Pro

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MRP ADMDVIHDMIMF Mini DVI Male to HDMI Female Video Adapter Cable $23.29 The MiniDVI to HDMI adapter is designed for the iMac (Intel Core Duo) MacBook and 12inch PowerBook G4 allowing you to connect to an external HDTV or projector. The MiniDVI to HDMI Adapter is designed for use with the iMac (Intel Core Duo) MacBook and 12inch PowerBook G4. Connect the adapter to the MiniDVI port of the computer and the HDMI end of the adapter to an external HDTV or projector. You can use this cable in both video mirroring and extended desktop modes. Designed for all Apple iMac Macbooks Powerbook G4 Mini with Mini DVI connector. Perfect for connecting your Mini DVI source devices to HDMI Monitors A/V Receivers and HDTV. Supports all HDMI/ Mini DVI Devices. Please note there are no audio signals on the MiniDVI connector. You ll have to run a separate audio cable from the iMac s audio output to the TV. Please note only digital video is carried over DVI interface. Audio will not be pass to HDMI. Transfer Bandwidth: From 165MHz(4.95Gbps) to 340MHz (10.2Gbps). Cable Type: Triple Shielding Signal. Signaling (TMDS) Connector Type: Mini DVI Male to HDMI Female. Max Resolution: Up to 1920x1200 or 1080p. Refresh Rate: Up to 85Hz. MiniDVI Connector: Male. Adapter Length: 8 . HDMI Connector: Female.

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Eagle Electronics 184031 Mini Display Port Male to DVI Female Adapter $25.79 The new MacBook MacBook Pro and MacBook Air each have a Mini Display Port that allows you to connect an external display or projector using an adapter. You can use an external display as your main workspace or to extend your desktop or you can work in mirrored mode with a projector so you can view what your audience sees. Compliance with DisplayPort Specification V1.1a at 1.62/2.7Gbps data rate (Low bit rate/High bit rate). Protocol: Support DPCD Rev.1.1 and Support HDCP 1.3 with HDCP key embedded. Resolution: Up to 1920X1200 / 1080p. Connector DP male to DVI female. Total Length: 71/4 (Connector edge to edge). Connector housing dimensions:. DVI side: 13/4 L x 17/8 W x 5/8 H. DP side: 1 L x 1/2 W x 3/4 H. Cable length: 4 . Gold plated connector. Housing and cable color: White.