Kanex, specializes in consumer electronics and will soon be releasing the Kanex Mini DisplayPort with Digital Audio to HDMI Adapter, which is compatible with all current MacBooks. This adapter provides audio and video play with high digital quality.

Apogee, Inc., manufacturer of AV and computer related products, announces the release of the Kanex Mini DisplayPort with Digital Audio to HDMI adapter for Apple MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and iMac. This new adapter is the latest addition to the current line of Kanex Mini DisplayPort adapters.

Compared to other adapters out in the market, the Kanex Mini DisplayPort with Digital Audio to HDMI adapter is the first and by far the most advanced adapter with the ability to provide clear high quality digital audio and video through the use of the Apple minijack. The Kanex Mini DisplayPort with Digital Audio to HDMI adapter features a USB 2.0 input able to supply power to the adapter.

It also supports HDMI 165 MHz, 1.65Gbps per channel, and like the first generation adapter, it supports HDMI resolutions of up to 1080p and 8 bit per channel. The Kanex Mini DisplayPort with Digital Audio to HDMI adapter is also able to support uncompressed audio such as LPCM, but can also support compressed audio DTS Digital such as DTS-HD and Dolby True HD formats.

Previously, Mac users only had two options when it came to obtaining audio from their MacBooks. One option was to use the 3.5mm audio jack to RCA which produced only analog audio. A second option was to use the headphone port, which is also the Apple minijack, and then output audio to their HDTV through Toslink. With the new Kanex Mini DisplayPort with Digital Audio to HDMI adapter, Mac users will no longer be faced with the inefficient use of two to three cable connections to their adapters.

It was the consideration of the headphone port capability that the Apogee Inc. R&D team was able to produce this all in one adapter solution by utilizing the Apple minijack that is currently available on the latest MacBook models. By simply connecting the Kanex Mini DisplayPort with Digital Audio to HDMI adapter to a Mini DisplayPort and Apple minijack, users are now able to connect to their HDTV models and get the high digital quality home theater experience they want.

Kanex Mini DisplayPort Adapter To HDMI 1080p Video w/ Digital Audio
Price: $59.99

Now accepting orders. Shipments begin 10/01/09. Limit 1 per customer due to very limited quantities.

*Shipping available only to U.S. customers only. No international orders*

Bring a true digital exprerience to your home theater with our fully digital Mini DisplayPort adapter that supports 1080p video and digital audio for Apple Macbook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini, iMac.

With audio limitation from Mini Displayport we've combined Apple Mini Jack digital audio output with Mini DisplayPort digital video output into a single HDMI output solution to bring a true audio video expreience with full HD 1080p video and full digital audio 5.1 support. Powered by USB so no external power source is needed.

On Mac OS X Snow Leopard HDTV available screen resolution are displayed. Digital audio output is set automatically

Features

* Design for Apple Unibody MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini, iMac
* Supports Mini DisplayPort 1.1a input, USB 2.0 input, Apple Mini Jack Optical Audio Input
* Input Video Signal: Mini DisplayPort
* Input Audio Signal: Apple Mini Jack
* Supports HDMI 165MHz/1.65Gbps per channel (4.95 Gbps all channel) bandwidth
* Supports HDMI resolution of up to 1080p
* Supports HDMI 8 bit per channel (24 bit all channel) deep color
* Supports uncompressed audio such as LPCM
* Supports compressed audio such as DTS Digital, Dolby Digital (including DTS-HD and Dolby True HD

*The audio and video settings on the system must be changed to operate correctly.

Kanex Mini DisplayPort Adapter To HDMI 1080p Video w/ USB Audio
Price: $49.99

**10/1 - Small quantities are left after allocation so this item may be order for shipment 10/2

*Shipping available only to U.S. customers only. No international orders.*

Connect this adapter to your Mac's Mini DisplayPort and your viewing and audio capabilities are endless! Output both video and audio with this one-solution adapter. USB ports are conveniently located next to the Mini DisplayPort which allows easy access to both ports.

You may connect your Mac to a projector, view your computer's display on an HDTV, extend your display onto a second monitor, and much more. With this new and improved adapter, you can watch your movies from your Mac and receive audio and video with the convenient use of one adapter. This adapter offers a unified, scalable, and cost effective interface for embedded and external display and analog audio application.

The Mini DisplayPort USB adapter combines the Mini DisplayPort video and USB audio signal from the Apple Macbooks. This adapter works by integrating the mini DisplayPort video source and the USB audio source of into HDMI output through a special USB Audio Decoding Chip.

Features:

* Supports Mini DisplayPort 1.1a input, USB 2.0 input and HDMI 1.2a output
* Supports HDMI video resolution up to 1080p
* Supports HDMI 165mhz/1.65Gbps per channel (4.95Gbps all channel) bandwidth
* Supports HDMI 8 bit per channel (24 bit all channel) deep color
* Supports uncompressed 2 channel audio such as LPCM
* Powered from Mini DisplayPort and USB Port
* USB supports the audio analog signal
* Length: 1.0m

*Switching from i to p mode may create interference on some Apple notebook models. Please switch back from 480p to 1080p if signal interference occurs to resume normal 1080p resoultion.*

*Sound Output setting on Macs must be changed to "USB Sound Device/USB Type" to have the adapter operating correctly. Please refer to your system's manual for instructions.*

Kanex Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Full HD 1080p Adapter
Price: $19.99

Connect this adapter to your Mac's Mini DisplayPort and your viewing capabilities are endless! For instance, you can view your computer's display on an HDTV, extend your display onto a second monitor, connect your Mac to a projector, and much more. This adapter offers a unified, scalable, and cost effective interface for embedded and external display applications.

Note: Compatible only with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPorts. Current Apple Macbooks may not support audio through the Mini DisplayPort. Review your manual for audio transfer capabilities.

Kanex Mini DisplayPort VGA Adapter
Price: $24.99

The Mini DisplayPort to VGA video signal format converter seamlessly connect next generationof new Apple Unibody MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air. Mini DisplayPort offers a unified, scalable, and cost effective interface for embedded and external display applications.

It offers solutions for digital entertainment center, HDTV retail and show site, HDTV, STB, DVD and Projector factory, noise space and security concerns, data center control, information distribution, conference room presentation, school and corporate training environments.

Features:

* Support Mini DisplayPort 1.1a compliant receiver offering 5.4 Gbps bandwidth over 2 lanes
* Integrated triple 10-bit, 162 MHz video DAC fo analog VGA signal output
* Supports up to 1080p, 1920 X 1200 reduced blanking video resolution
* EDID pass-through from PC source to display
* Powered from Mini DisplayPort source
* 3.3V IO, 1.2V Core.

For few displays cards, the image would not appear until the PC enters into Windows from DOS at the time of restarting.

*For Apple Macbook update to the latest Mini DisplayPort To VGA firmware:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/_Mini_DisplayPort_to_VGA_Firmware_Update

Kanex Mini DisplayPort DVI Adapter
Price: $19.99

The Mini DisplayPort to DVI-D video signal format converter seamlessly connect next generationof new Apple Unibody MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air. Mini DisplayPort offers a unified, scalable, and cost effective interface for embedded and external display applications.

It offers solutions for digital entertainment center, HDTV retail and show site, HDTV, STB, DVD and Projector factory, noise space and security concerns, data center control, information distribution, conference room presentation, school and corporate training environments.

Features:

* Support Mini DisplayPort 1.1a input and DVI output
* Support DVI highest video resolution 1080p
* Support DVI 225MHz/2.25Gbps per chanel (6.75Gbps all channel) bandwidth.
* Support DVI 12bit per channel (36bit all channel) deep color.
* Powered from Mini DisplayPort source
* Do not support analog video signal. Only support digital video signal.

For more information, visit the Kanex website at:
http://kanexlive.com/