Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
The Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter lets you connect a standard analog monitor, projector, or LCD that uses a VGA connector or cable 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 VGA Adapter to connect your Mac to a standard analog monitor, projector, or LCD that uses a VGA connector or cable. 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 VGA Adapter
Doesn't work with data projectors
Written by DC from London
Jan 13, 2009
This adaptor is very disappointing. I found that it works fine with some small (20 inch) Samsung monitors that have a VGA input but it doesn't work with any of the data projectors I have in my university department so I can't use my new MacBook Pro (unipart aluminium case) for Powerpoint presentations, which was one of the main reasons for buying the laptop. The problem seems to be that the laptop senses the data projector ( and scales down the laptop display to VGA) but the projector doesn't detect the laptop (and so fails to display the image from the laptop screen). My old MacBookPro (Intel core duo) works fine with all data projectors (using the DVI to VGA adaptor) and I'm now in the silly position of having to use the old laptop for all travel (conferences etc) plus teaching in the university. The wonderful looking new MacBook Pro has to stay at home. Apple needs to issue a firmware fix or a better adaptor as soon as possible. …More
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Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
Does not work with Samsung TV's, use the DVI adapter instead
Written by SR from WALLINGTON
Nov 2, 2008
This adapter does not work with my Samsung TV/Monitor and many others have said the same thing. If you have a Samsung TV/Monitor, the Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter works perfectly …More
170 of 244 people found this useful
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Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
Very poor
Written by GF from Camberley
Jan 19, 2009
I've got one of these to connect my Macbook Pro to my Samsung TV but as with everyone else, the TV doesn't recognise the output from the laptop. (It works find with my Dell laptop and Windows XP).
The result is that the adapter is useless. …More87 of 122 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
Absolutely Fantastic
Written by RM from Grimsby
Nov 29, 2009
Bought this product when purchasing a new iMac for the study in my house. I had also bought a new LG TV to go with it, i decided it might be pretty nice to wall mount the TV above the mac, and using it as an extended desktop when I need to focus on work and the TV shouldn't be on.
Constant praise should be given to apple for making such a seamless product, I switched the TV onto the VGA input, and connected the minidisplay port to the mac. Instantly I had an extended desktop.
It even allows me to tell the mac where the second monitor is, above it. This seems to be a problem for many Windows users that you cannot have an extended desktop above the original and dominant screen.
Overall, just five stars for absolute satisfaction, and just thank you Apple! For making such a superb product, (although the wire is a touch short). …More1 of 2 people found this useful
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Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
Works great for me
Written by SG from IPSWICH
Nov 27, 2009
I use it with my MacBook and a data projector, and a 52" Samsung TV. Just lost mine and replacing straight away.
Lost 1 star as a bit pricey. …More1 of 1 people found this useful
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Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
Seamless
Written by MH from WALLASEY
Nov 20, 2009
Despite reviews from others suggesting this does not work with data projectors, it worked perfectly with mine. First time, no hassle, no fuss, no problems. …More
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