Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

The Mini-DVI to VGA adapter is designed for the iMac (Intel Core Duo), MacBook, and 12-inch PowerBook G4, allowing you to connect to an external VGA monitor or projector.

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The Apple Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter is designed for use with the iMac (Intel Core Duo), MacBook, and 12-inch PowerBook G4. Connect the adapter to the Mini-DVI port of the computer and the VGA end of the adapter to an external VGA monitor or projector.

You can use this cable in both video mirroring and extended desktop modes.

 

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    I read the specs? I did!

    • Written by from Monrovia

    Regarding the issue about the mini-DVI to VGA adapter that does not fit the ibook, it is useful to point out that nowhere on the package does Apple indicate that different model laptops require different mini-DVI adapters. It would be useful if Apple simply wrote, on the packaging, "This adapter fits the following models ...". This is not a difficult thing to do. Moreover, the average consumer is going to assume that a mini-DVI adapter made by Apple will fit all "mini-DVI" ports, unless, of course, Apple makes it clear that this isn't the case.

    This said, the adpater works just as it is supposed to when you get the right one.     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Wow, I love it!

    • Written by from Glen Burnie

    I recently converted to the iMac (6-10 months ago) and had the iMac and PC next to each other. I no longer use the PC but had a very nice 19 inch VGA LCD display. I figured I may be able to use it as a 2nd display on the iMac and ditch the PC all together. Bought the mini DVI adapter, plugged it in, plugged the monitor into the adapter, and it JUST WORKED! No drivers, no reboots! I then simply chose the display size I wanted for the 2nd monitor, but both the iMac display and 2nd LCD are in high res and working flawless! Fantastic freedom and option on the iMac, thanks Apple! I have to encourage all who want a 2nd monitor to try this out! Works on the new Intel iMacs. …More

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Video Adapters should last longer than 4 months

    • Written by from Ann Arbor

    If you order one of these treat it very gently, be careful how you pack it when traveling, etc. My first one broke in 4 months (the wires internal to the rubber cable enclosure shorted - so the screen would drop out certain colors). And then, when I ordered and paid for a replacement, the wrong adapter was shipped to me. The sales web page does not bother to mention that there are different versions of the PowerBook G4, which use different types of video ports (mini-DVI and mini-VGA). Make sure you know which one you need before ordering. An improved sales web page would at least show all the VGA adapters in one place, so one could see all the choices. …More

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Works great, but poor connection.

    • Written by from Wayne

    I use this often to connect my MacBook to my other monitor. The product works great and I've never had a problem getting it to display everything properly on my other monitor. However, the connection from the "Mini DVI to VGA Adapter" to my MacBooks Mini DVI port is very poor (it's a loose connection)...it can easily be knocked or pulled out. I just wish Apple would have made the connection more solid, other than that it works great. …More

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Keeps falling out

    • Written by from New york

    The adapter falls out of my macbook port at the slightest move! I can hardly work because the monitor keeps loosing the connection (twice already since I started writing this review), and it takes about 3-4 seconds to reconnect each time. …More

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    faulty

    • Written by from Haymarket

    at the start there were no problems, now my screen looks like a shortwave radio signal and this only happens on Mac OSX. It does not do it on the Windows partition on the same computer …More

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  • What cable do i need to connect my MacBook to my LCD tv?

    • Asked by Brett C from Osage
    • 15/10/2009

    2 Answers

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    MacBook comes with a mini-display port. There are 3 different kinds of adapters to convert mini-display port to VGA or DVI or HDMI. Typically, LCD has HDMI input port. DVI can transfer only Video signals. Where as HDMI handles both Audio and Video. Therefore, if you get VGA or DVI, you need to connect an additional audio cable from your MacBook to LCD TV. Cost of these adapters vary from $15 to $25, approximately. …More

    • Answered by Sharad S from Naperville
    • 17/12/2009

  • Macbook Air connecting to Projectors

    • Asked by Jurga D
    • 24/11/2009

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  • Firewire port for Macbook air

    • Asked by Sue D from Glenwood Springs
    • 16/12/2009

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Dose this work with the i book g4?

  • Asked by Ashley B from Tahoe City
  • 13/03/2012
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