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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Twice the Space!

Written by KO from APO

30/11/2009

There was almost no effort to this setup. I plugged the adapter into the back of my old iMac, then plugged into the back of my Dell monitor (from an old PC that had long since broken down-surprise, surprise). The iMac automatically detected the type of monitor that I had plugged in and it was ready. Twice the desktop space in about 3 minutes. It looks great and is very helpful when editing videos, music, etc. it makes multitasking much easier.

5 of 5 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Mini DVI to VGA

Written by BB from Los Angeles

5/11/2009

As with most people, I always thought to keep my accessories from previous MACs to use on newer models.
That doesn't work this time. I had kept my mini DVI to VGA cord from my iBook G4 to use with my 2007 Macbook. I just found out today that the ports on these two models are different.
So, now I have to cough up more money to buy a cord that will work. And I believe there is no mention of this change as the ports are just referred to as "mini DVI" ports...not "mini DVI 2" like they refer to USB 2.0 or Firewire 400 and/or 800.

I recommend to everyone; before you get excited at the prospect of watching your Family Guy episodes you downloaded from iTunes on your new flatscreen TV, make sure you know if you have the proper cord (if you kept one from a previous Mac).
Best of Luck.

26 of 45 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Overall Great Product.

Written by AG from Oakdale

28/10/2009

I got this product for my Macbook. I am gonna dual screen my Macbook to my 32" Samsung Tv. I suggest that everyone make sure what model your Mac is before purchasing any Mini Dvi Adapter. Because they are different Like with this one.

36 of 37 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

works pretty well

Written by JL from Conestoga

27/09/2009

For the most part it is pretty useful for connecting your macbook to your hdtv. But I wish the one end of the cable fit a little more securely in my computer.

49 of 53 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Works with Mac mini (Early 2009) too

Written by AD from Houston

23/09/2009

This adapter works with the Mac mini (Early 2009), notwithstanding a claim to the contrary by another reviewer. My Pioneer plasma TV has a "PC" wide XGA (analog) port for connecting to a Mac or other personal computer. The Mac mini automatically recognized the available resolutions and color profile. The picture is beautiful. Couldn't ask for more.

39 of 44 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Works just fine

Written by FF from omaha

11/09/2009

Mini DVI to VGA Adapter works just fine with VGA connections. Apple only dropped connections to analog...ANALOG IS DEAD! AOK with digital. So it will work with any digital VGA monitor/display. If you are connecting to analog, then you will have problems.

34 of 40 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

BEWARE! Does not work with the 2009 Macbook White!

Written by PB from East Aurora

5/09/2009

Buyer beware! I bought this retail, and nowhere on the packaging does it mention this problem. It is somewhat hidden on this pages (linked to with a little *). It does work great when it works (as my friend's laptop can vouch), but if you have a Macbook White, it just doesn't work!

34 of 48 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Does not work with Mac Mini

Written by GD from Milano

3/09/2009

I bought this adapter some time ago for my MacBook (white, 2007) and it worked flawlessly.
Then I bought a new Mac Mini (2009) and it didn't work. After some googling I found that Apple had dropped support for analog signals in the mini-DVI port.
Very bad.

41 of 52 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Great little gadget

Written by LK from Drogheda

2/09/2009

I've used this thingamagig for two years and it's a miracle worker - where PCs have failed to load on screen, the Mac has done so without incident. I use this on a multitude of projectors and screens in multiple locations per week and I can't recall a situation where I couldn't get it working - even when it was the location's problems mucking things up. Only thing is make sure you're getting the right connection - be certain that you don't need a Mini DisplayPort for some of the newer models - I use the Mini DVI with a MacBook and for projecting Keynote and in short it works a treat.

10 of 12 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

it works as it should

Written by LC from Calvi Risorta

2/09/2009

it always worked fine with me.

4 of 7 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Coming from PC laptops - I LIKE IT!

Written by DP from Westbrook

21/08/2009

I've had mine in service for about 2.5 years; it hooks my MacBook up to an old Envision 17" inch monitor and works flawlessly.

I once had a problem when running dual monitors (laptop and 17 monitor at very different resolutions) where I unhooked the monitor from the laptop while it was active. Then tried to watch a movie on the laptop and it got confused at which resolution to run. The people at the Apple Store (thanks you guys) and online help instructed me as to the proper procedure to unhook the monitor and the problem was resolved. They also showed me another way to fix it when it is unplugged while the laptop is active.

If, I remember correctly:

1. put the laptop to sleep then unplug the monitor.
2. go to System Preferences > displays > gather monitors also solved the issue.

I like it because the adapter is small and very portable. Specifically, I like the mini DVI on the laptop because it is also small and helps therefore in keeping all the connections on the left side of the MacBook.

I'm not sure what the actual useful differences are between VGA and DVI, but I am looking forward to someday trying DVI to DVI as VGA has been around a long time.

8 of 14 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

What an unbelievably bad and unnecessary product this is

Written by KS from Helsinki

16/08/2009

Thank you Apple for first of all NOT making a standard VGA port on the Macbook, but instead making it necessary to spend an astonishing 18 euros ($25!!) on a useless dongle, to be able to connect it to an RGB port. And yes, you still need to, it's actually quite rare for a conference room to have something with an HDMI, let alone a DVI connection!

Second, it's unbelievably finicky, and almost impossible to get it to stick to the mini-DVI port without falling off.

And the worst part - it just broke down. Didn't take even a year.

51 of 87 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

The quality is not quite good enoungh for the money.

Written by BP from Oregon City

21/07/2009

I have owned one of these for about nine months. I would agree that this is a necessary component, but for the price, I would not expect an adapter that can hardly stay secure. Also, the wiring inside has already degraded to the point where if I don't keep it completely straight, my screen is tinted very yellow. These are serious design flaws, because no one wants to be constantly replacing such a small component for this amount of money. I am usually pretty happy with apple, but this necessary component is quickly becoming a bit of a rip-off.

31 of 38 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

A must get!

Written by AP

20/07/2009

I have a macbook 13" and it is amazing, no problem at all, amazing graphics on my 42' plasma, no blur at all.

A must buy!

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

DVI to VGA adaptor

Written by SR from balloch

14/07/2009

Purchased for use with white macbook and panasonic LDV80 HD tv. Also required male vga to male vga cable.
Worked very well as soon as connected. No set up was required other than selecting video mirroring on macbook.
Also used audio cable from headphone jack on macbook to audio input on tv for sound.

21 of 22 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

problems with miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter

Written by AT from Madison

10/07/2009

My mDP worked for about a week before failing completely. I wasted a lot of time then went to the nearest Apple store. No questions asked, no receipt required -- they replaced it with a new one that works...so far.

40 of 53 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Works Fantastic!

Written by AG from Goderich

26/06/2009

Just got it in a few minutes ago, and it works perfectly! The only problem with the negative reviews is that they order the wrong adapter! Do what I did, and really research it!

The delivery was faster then I ever expected. All in all, 5 stars.

35 of 41 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

AMAZING.... but be carfull

Written by AT from ETOBICOKE

22/06/2009

So when I purchased this cord i had no doubt that I would be impressed, and I was! it was amazing it worked great and improved my computer use so much! But however I noticed one thing that could be easily fixed, I found that the mini DVI side of the cord easily fell out or got disconnected, this resulted in the displays having to reset, which does not take long but can be a bother. So make sure that your cord is in there nice and tightly and not in a awkward position.

Other that than it was a amazing product!

35 of 39 people found this useful