Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
The Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter lets you connect the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display HD 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 Dual-Link DVI Adapter to connect your Mac to a 30-inch display that includes a DVI connector, such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display HD, and enjoy the ultimate widescreen canvas with a resolution of 2560 by 1600 pixels.
Compatible only with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPort and Mac OS X v10.5.6 or later.
Most Useful Reviews
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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
Flaky performance
Written by AP from Phoenix
19-Dec-2008
I had to plug and unplug my monitor several times before it worked and even now the monitor won't wake up from sleep! Sometimes when it does come up it flickers and has jaggies. I have to unplug the DVI and plug it back in to get it to stop. I never had any issues at all with this monitor on my old MBP. The size of this thing it HUGE, I can't believe they couldn't make it smaller. Literally about 3x4 inches! Feels like they released a poor product AND they did it LATE! …More
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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
Flicker, sporadic issues...
Written by AI from BOSTON
22-Dec-2008
Major issues...
First, when I plugged it into my brand new 2008 Macbook Pro I got a message saying that the USB device drew too much power! I did manage to make it work by plugging it into my monitor's USB hub, but wow...
Secondly, there is a slight flicker. You can see it clearly with certain kinds of backgrounds and fill patterns. It almost looks like the kind of noise you get with analog, except it's DVI. It's not a severe problem, but *any* flicker with DVI is ridiculous.
Finally, sometimes it just fails. The screen will go all weird, and you have to reset it. Again, it looks like an analog failure mode except it's not...
I'm going to wait a bit and then trying exchanging my adaptor at the Apple store. Maybe there are issues with the first-run units.
Apple really botched this one. Dongles are bad enough, but overpriced broken ones... come on guys...
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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
Doesn't Work with Gateway 30" Extreme Monitor
Written by TP from Saint Charles
19-Dec-2008
Plug this new cable into my new macbook pro and 30" Gateway monitor and monitor is not seeing apple cable as a dual dvi cable. Waste of money. …More
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Most Recent Reviews
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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
Horrible adapter.
Written by JL from Yarmouth
5-Nov-2009
I bought this in good faith, hoping that I wouldn't experience problems with the new 1.02 adapter firmware. I'm experiencing coloured static in pure black areas and it makes the display awful to work on. This setup was just way too expensive to not work properly. …More
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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
Works Perpectly!!
Written by DA from Lodi
5-Nov-2009
I bought the 27" iMac last week, and I wanted to use my 30" Cinema Display in dual-setup mode. After reading the reviews here, I was hesitant about buying this adapter, but this was my only option. So, I went ahead and bought it.
I plugged in the 30" DVI and USB cable to the adapter, and boom, it worked immediately. I did not experience any issues whatsoever.
The only negative thing I can say, is the price. $100? Seriously Apple? At least provide a discount for all people who bought your Cinema Displays. …More3 of 3 people found this useful
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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
Super flaky
Written by AH from Beverly Hills
5-Nov-2009
Like many others I get "snow" on the screen and 4-8 times a day (every hour or two, basically) I have to unplug it and plug it in again (sometimes several times) to reset it to get the screen readable at all.
I use a Dell 30" monitor - it works great on a regular DVI output; but I can barely use it at all with my MacBook Pro (late 2008 version). …More1 of 1 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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could I connect my mac via mini diplay port too my my 42 inch hd plasma tv?
- Asked by GH from Glasgow
- 17-Oct-2009
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Cable to connect macbook to stereo
- Asked by SH from London
- 1-Oct-2009
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How can I use the Mac Mini with two monitors?
- Asked by GR from MIssissauga
- 15-Oct-2009
Most Recent
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Can I use this to connect 27in iMac to my PC's graphics card and use the iMac as a external monitor?
- Asked by MZ from Ottawa
- 5-Nov-2009
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Would this connect a Mac Book Air to an older 30inch cinema display (all aluminium)
- Asked by DJ from Zürich
- 1-Nov-2009
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why would I need to spend £60 on a Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter? what is the advantage over the DVI adaptor that comes with a mac mini?
- Asked by NW from Newbridge
- 30-Oct-2009
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Is it possible to link 2 extra monitors to my macbook pro? One monitor is VGA and the other is DVI and I would like to connect them both.
- Asked by AC from Ealing
- 29-Oct-2009
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Will this adapter work with the smaller 23-inch Apple Cinema Display?
- Asked by JH from Seattle
- 28-Oct-2009
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Does the Mini DisplayPort support analog video and if so can I use the Mini DisplayPort to Dual Link DVI with a DVI to VGA adapter
- Asked by JS from Mercersburg
- 27-Oct-2009
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Will the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter allow my Mac Mini to work with dual monitors?
- Asked by MM from Los Angeles
- 27-Oct-2009
