27" iMac output to HDTV - Best Way?!

junkmail202junkmail202
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in Current Mac Hardware edited January 2014
Ok, so I just ordered the 27" iMac. Trying to figure out the best way to do output to TV. There 2 approaches I would suspect.... but since the 27" display signal is 2560x1440 (HDTV can only go up to 1080p). I don't know of any adapter or TV that can support this resolution. Will the signal come in only partially displayed



1) Wireless



Atlonas - HDAIR wireless usb to HDMI/VGA with audio



http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/a...gains-audio-u/



pros+: one connection for audio and video, usb, easy setup, hdmi out, wireless

cons-: reported sucky framerates, max res is 1440x1220 (720p), not mac compatible (so will req bootcamp/vmfusion/parallels - windows).





2) Wired



Would need the following



mini displayport + toslink audio + usb to hdmi out

1) http://gizmodo.com/5380669/mini-disp...l-audio-review



50ft hdmi cable

2) http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2



I heard 50feet is about the limit of HDMI for 1080p if you don't want to mess with amplifiers to correct signal lost.



So which option would you recommend? And is there a better way?



Thanks

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