Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter
The Mini-DVI to DVI adapter is designed specifically for the new 12-inch PowerBook G4 allowing you to connect to an external DVI monitor. It can also be used in combination with the Apple DVI to ADC adapter to support Apple flat panel Studio or Cinema Displays.
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Overview
The Apple Mini-DVI to DVI 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 DVI end of the adapter to an external DVI monitor or projector. You can also use it in combination with the optional Apple DVI to ADC Adapter (available separately) to connect your computer to an older display with an ADC connector. You can use this cable in both video mirroring and extended desktop modes.
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Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter
The "1 star" people are buying the wrong product...
Written by MK from Sherman Oaks
24/04/2006
For all the complaints you read below, remember these people are buying the wrong product and then getting mad that it doesn't work. While it is confusing, the world of VGA and DVI is complicated.
This product is designed for one thing and one thing only: connect to the current 12" PB and core duo iMacs and provide a standard DIGITAL DVI connector to plug a cable into. It is not designed for the older powerbooks or ibooks with mini-vga output, or any other computer that doesn't have the mini-DVI. It will not work with older macs. It will not work in series with VGA adapters because this adaptor does not pass ANALOG signals from the mini-DVI port. That's why they sell the VGA adaptor instead for VGA monitors.
This adaptor may not work with cables that are analog+digital DVI without an adaptor. This is not apple's fault. This is the way the spec is written. The various flat pins are there to control which connectors fit together, to prevent accidental damage to your equipment.
If you have a DVI-D equipped monitor and want to hook it to the iMac or current PB 12", this adaptor is for you. If you want to hook up some other sort of monitor (analog, DVI-I, ADC), this is not for you, or you may need an additional adaptor.
Plain and simple.
As for rating: it would get a five if it was another 6 inches longer. But otherwise, it does what it does and doesn't cost too much. …More2023 of 2609 people found this useful
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Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter
Connecting Macbook to HDTV
Written by DY from Brooklyn
26/06/2006
After reading the helpful reviews, i did alot of research before buying any cables to hook up my macbook to an HP HDTV. Hopefully the following will help others with connection issues:
Investigate the PC input jack of your HDTV for 3 specifications:
1) TYPE OF DVI INPUT JACK. Most newer models have DVI-I or DVI-D input jacks. there is a difference between the two. you can tell which one you have by referring to your manual. if you don't have the manual, look at the jack itself and compare to pictures (link isn't allowed here, but datapro had clear pictures)
2) DUAL or SINGLE LINK. newer model HDTVs likely have the dual link inputs. refer to your manual or look at the jack and compare to pictures.
3) MALE OR FEMALE. ihad assumed that because the apple mini-DVI to DVI cable had a FEMALE DVI connector end, then my TV must have a MALE input jack. not true. my TV has a FEMALE DVI jack. So by default, I needed an adaptor cable for the mini-DVI to DVI cable.
after this, i determined that i had a DUALLINK DVI-I FEMALE input jack. NOTE that the mini-DVI to DVI cable, not pictured online at apple.com, has a FEMALE DUAL LINK DVI-D connector end.
so I bought the apple mini-DVI to DVI cable & a DVI-D to DVI-D male/male connector cable, connected the cables to their respective hardware input jacks, and it all worked.
FYI, i got the DVI-D to DVI-D male/male connector cable instead of a DVI-D to DVI-I male/male connector cable, because i couldn't find the latter. Luckily, because my TV had a FEMALE input jack, it could take a DVI-D male (just the way the input jacks are designed).
Hope this helps. …More1527 of 2018 people found this useful
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Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter
Why, O Why Not Mini-DVI to DVI-I???
Written by SB from Lafayette
16/09/2006
It all boils down to the title. I post this as a warning and a complaint. The warning is that DVI doesn't simply come in one flavor, and that "DVI" in this adapter is a female DVI-D Dual-Link plug. The complaint that it is incompatible with all the DVI-I cables out there in the world, particularly those in the research lab I work in.
I know that these DVI-I cables *could* be replaced with DVI-D cables and everything would be just fine, but that's really not a general solution. Must I purchase some sort of male DVI-D Dual-Link to female DVI-I Dual-Link adapter, too? Surely it'd "just work" for the most people if Apple offered just one adapter--a Mini-DVI to DVI-I adapter... …More1412 of 2259 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter
Misleading selling by Apple
Written by TO from BANBURY
16/12/2009
I purchased this to connect it to a DVI monitor (previously connected to our X-serve); the purpose for which it is advertised. As supplied It does not fulfil that purpose.
The monitor has a DVI connector. That connector does not fit the adaptor. There are four pins in the connector that the adaptor has no corresponding holes for. From subsequent web research it seems these pins are for VGA signal. I know they aren't required, but they're there and I don't want to cut them out!
Apple should say the adaptor will not fit most DVI connector equipped screens unless you either cut away those pins or drill extra holes in the adaptor. Currently I'm £14 down on the purchase of the adaptor and unable to connect my screen. No apology from Apple! …MoreWas this useful?
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Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter
does exactly what Apple says it does
Written by JA from Marionville
13/12/2009
I bought the adapter, dual-link cable, and a Mitsubishi monitor, and never had a problem with anything. All I did was plug everything in and then went to the display prefs and set how I wanted the monitor and Macbook display to be.
FYI, do your homework first before buying this adapter. Wikipedia has an excellent page on digital visual interface, and Apple still has specs on all their Macs. If not, you certainly can find it out from someone on the net.
Any downsides to this? Possibly could be cheaper since it's for older Macs, and maybe a little bit smaller. After all it's an adapter not a cable. …More1 of 1 people found this useful
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Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter
I'm a Mac, but buying cables to match is exhausting
Written by CL from FAYETTEVILLE
13/12/2009
Really, my MacBook is the best computer I've ever bought, but buying cables to connect to my Sony Bravia TV is exhausting. I've now bought three different configurations to make this happen and none of them work, and I've been in IT for over 4 years.
Bottom Line: Mac--just let us know the exact model of computers that your cables work with and what they do. If someone has a MacBook, and they want to hook their computer up to a TV, let them know what they need to buy "exactly" to make that happen. Like the following:
1. Computer Type: MacBook (Model#) 2. Specific Function: Connect to TV (HDMI) 3. Cables Needed: DVI to DVI (Model #) to DVI to HDMI (Model #)--Just an example
I expect better service from the easiest to use computers in the world. Is that too muck to ask? Does anyone at Mac read these reviews and fix anything? It's 12 DEC 2009, lets see if they actually do what their customers need. …More5 of 10 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
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Can I hook up my macbook to my lcd sony tv to watch online shows on my tv? what cables do i need?
- Asked by KD from ATLANTA
- 9/10/2009
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on my samsung lct tv the port is labelled hdmi/dvi will this connector work? if not what will?
- Asked by CB from rhyl
- 3/10/2009
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Sure, make sure you macbook model, if is use Mini-DVI then use this cable, and purchase an extension DVI cable ( Female to Male ) …More
- Answered by FG from KL
- 16/10/2009
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how long is this connector
- Asked by DW from London
- 1/10/2009
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its about 5 - 6 inches long. its quite short.
- Answered by KC from Bristol
- 8/10/2009
- 8 of 8 people found this useful
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