Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
The Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter lets you connect an advanced digital monitor, such as the 20- or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display, to a Mac with a Mini DisplayPort.
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Overview
Every Mac with a Mini DisplayPort allows you to connect an external display or projector using an adapter. You can use an external display as your main workspace or to extend your desktop, or you can work in mirrored mode with a projector so you can view what your audience sees.
Use the Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter to connect an advanced digital monitor, such as the 20- or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display, that includes a DVI connector. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer of your monitor to make sure you're choosing the right adapter.
Compatible only with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPort.
Most Useful Reviews
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Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
DVI drops Analog signal, DVI-D only
Written by DJ from Gray
25/10/2008
We know the Mini DisplayPort can output an analog signal because there's a Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter. So why does this adapter drop the analog signal and go strictly to DVI-D (Digital only) instead of DVI-I (analog & digital)? The old MacBook Pro's had DVI-I. So this adapter is not a replacement to what used to come standard on MacBook Pros! I'm left very frustrated. …More
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Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
DVI-D Single Link (Digital only, 1920x1200@60Hz)
Written by VT from North York
12/11/2008
This is the Mini-DisplayPort to DVI-D single-link adapter.
DVI-D single-link means that ONLY DIGITAL signals will be output, with the maximum supported resolution at 60Hz being 1920x1200 (2.75 megapixels to be exact).
The adapter easily plugs into the Mini-DisplayPort jack of new aluminum unibody Macbooks and Macbook Pros, and the other end is female DVI-D. Be aware that you cannot physically fit your DVI-I cables into the DVI-D female end. However, since all 24 pins are open, DVI-D dual-link cables can physically fit just as well as DVI-D single-link cables, and can be used to carry the SINGLE-LINK signal to your TV or monitor.
I was surprised how light-weight this adapter is; a plus for carrying around. I was worried that the relatively heavier cables would pull the plug out from the notebook, but the adapter fits quite snugly in the Macbook Pro. The two screws on the DVI cable I used could not reach their holes in the adapter (female end is not deep enough), however, it was not a concern since the cable still fit tightly into the adapter.
So, if you don’t have a DIGITAL display larger than 1920x1200, this adapter will be fine. Since HDTV is 1920x1080 this adapter is good enough for me. If you are looking to drive larger digital displays, get the dual-link adapter instead. Also, remember that analog is not supported with this adapter. …More879 of 938 people found this useful
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Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
Be sure of your pinouts
Written by AM from Salamanca
22/10/2008
This is a DVI-D (single-link) connector - look up DVI on Wikipedia, if you're not sure of the difference. You can NOT simply connect to a DVI-I connector, like Apple's own DVI-VGA adapter, because of the extra pins in DVI-I.
With the correct cabling, it seems to work just fine. …More611 of 678 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
Not all interfaces created equally
Written by CH from Steilacoom
25/11/2009
Just a warning:
I purchased this to use with a Dynex DVI to VGA adapter. I could not use it. Dynex has extra pins around the wider and flat "pin"on its DVI interface that the Mac DVI interface does not support. …More3 of 3 people found this useful
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Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
Adapter works fine as long as you force a good connection.
Written by SC from LOS ALAMOS
24/11/2009
I'm very happy I read the negative reviews which alerted me to possible problems. Connecting the female DVI-D to a male DVI-D to HDMI cable was a bit of a nuisance since the fit was EXTREMELY tight. I very carefully forced the two connectors together. The amount of force required to get a good connection (the connector bodies touching) is very much more than would be ordinarily expected. But once the connection was made, the secondary display appeared on my Sharp Aquos 52" TV. A 2m Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable would probably sell well. …More
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Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
Poor
Written by MS from Silver Spring
11/11/2009
This is an Apple product and I am an Apple evangelist and have been for many years. Imagine my disappointment when something as simple as an adapter doesn't. What's the problem? That's even more disappointing - it doesn't make a secure connection between my Cintiq and the adapter. On any DVI female connection, there is a slot for the "blade" pin to go into; with two regular pins above and below it. On our Apple version, the holes above and below are simply too small to accept those pins.
It just doesn't fit. From a company that engineers it's laptops from solid blocks of aluminum, I'd expect a little better. If I could give this zero stars, I would - a complete waste. …More28 of 39 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
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1. What is the maximum resolution that this Single Link DVI adaptor will output?
- Asked by RC from Burbank
- 12/10/2009
Best Answer
max output for single link dvi is 1920x1200
- Answered by KR from OZARK
- 13/10/2009
- 5 of 6 people found this useful
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Will it transfer audio?
- Asked by RK from West Valley
- 14/10/2009
Best Answer
You will need to use a 3.5mm jack to RCA (black and red - Left and Right) cable as the MBP will only output audio from the headphone jack. This is probably the cheapest option to get sound from your Mac to your TV. Quality will not be the best as it will be analogue. …More
- Answered by DC from Epping
- 15/10/2009
- 5 of 5 people found this useful
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I have a new MacBook Pro 10/09 and want to connect it to Panasonic which has HDMI 3 connection. Which adapter/cables do I need? Sound cables too?
- Asked by LB from London
- 25/10/2009
Best Answer
you need the mini display port to DVI adapter.
you also need a digital cable with DVI male on one end and HDMI on the other.
the only difference between the output of your computer and and the HDMI cable is audio. Most digital sets nowadays serve very well as an external monitor. most have an audio input dedicated to play with a certain HDMI port. you would need an audio cable that has 1/8" mini stereo male on one end with the normal red/white RCA male plugs on the other end.
On the vizio in my office, I think it will play audio over any of the 3 inputs. I believe the Mitsibushi in the living room requires me to use HDMI port # 3 in order to sync up the two inputs. …More- Answered by TO from Las Vegas
- 27/10/2009
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Most Recent
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Can I use this adapter to connect an early 2008 MBP to the new 27' iMac?
- Asked by CK from Croydon
- 25/11/2009
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I have a imac with the black trim from 08 what output does it have
- Asked by JS from Livingston
- 21/11/2009
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is there a device that i can get that connects my macbook to my 36 inch LCD television?
- Asked by RD from Vancouver
- 20/11/2009
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how do i connect a labtop to a hdmi cable to that will display on dual tv's
- Asked by KL from Little Falls
- 20/11/2009
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How do I connect a laptop (Windows PC) to my iMac? Can I use the DVI-D Link for this purpose?
- Asked by JL from Seattle
- 17/11/2009
