Does it just scale up the same resolution or does something fancy happen so we get a better image on the TV?

Want to rent films from iTunes then watch on TV from iPad.

Cheers,
Col

If you can afford it, and don’t have a laptop you can plug in, consider AppleTV. There are also solutions to stream stuff through games consoles, but stuff from iTunes won’t work because of the DRM film companies insist Apple use.

I tried presenting via a projector at work, and it didn’t work. According to IT the output from a ipad is less than a laptop, so if the cable is too long the video doesn’t make it all the way to the projector.

(films play at up to 720p)

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MC953ZM/A?fnode=MTc0MjU4NjE

Yep, I’de really look at an AppleTV instead as it opens up the possibility of full mirroring from the iPad plus you ‘could’ install BXMC and stream movies from IceFilms – this makes the AppleTV a very handy piece of kit.

if the film is streamed I wouldn’t expect wonderful quality out of it anyway (based on other internet-streaming-based services). If its pre-downloaded, then that’s irrelivent

if the film is streamed I wouldn’t expect wonderful quality out of it anyway (based on other internet-streaming-based services). If its pre-downloaded, then that’s irrelivent

actually the quality of streamed content is very good – not full HD, but it outputs at 720p which on my 32 LCD is as good as watching a DVD. You can also start watching within 20 secs of purchasing.

I’d recommend Apple TV. You can rent movies with your iTunes account or send wirelessly from your iPad or iPhone.
Apple TV also has YouTube and Vimeo access. Or you can send Youtube direct from the iPad or iPhone, wirelessly.
If you are happy to pay premium prices for this type of kit (as I do)another £99 for the little box and convenience should be ok.