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
doesn't work properly with Macbook Pro (late 2008) and Dell 30" monitors
Written by SN from LONDON
Feb 17, 2009
beware, doesn't work with a Macbook Pro (late 2008) and any Dell 30" (3007wfp /3007wfp-hc), every so often the infamous 'fuzz of death' appears and your screen will be unreadable, leaving only a re-boot or unpluging/repluging the adpater to bring the screen back, but only for awhile.
check out the forums for details, especially the thread intitled - 'periodic Dual-link display problem with new adapter'.
very poor show from Apple to release a faulty product. …More41 of 46 people found this useful
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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
Serious issue with non Apple displays
Written by YA from Swindon
Mar 20, 2009
Beware of buying this accessory, if you have a non-Apple 30" display then it will almost certainly cause problems. It is regrettable that Apple should put its loyal customers in this position. A 30" monitor is a significant investment, and it may not be viable for people to replace their perfectly good displays with the Apple display so that they can receive reliable performance. My hope is that this is merely a software issue that can hopefully be corrected via a software update. …More
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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
Serious noise / interference problems - as widely reported
Written by BM from LONDON
Apr 14, 2009
I purchased one of these (expensive) adaptors for use with a new MacBook. Unfortunately there is serious interference on black parts of the screen. Many other users have encountered this, so I don't believe my experience is uncommon. …More
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Most Recent Reviews
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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
Worst Hardware Ever
Written by MM from sheffield
Nov 30, 2009
I've never felt compelled to write a review of hardware before but this is different. After buying my shiny new mac mini (late 2009) I also found I had to buy a dual-link adapter to use it with my 30" apple cinema display so I was stung for another £70!!! This adaptor really is the pits, It just doesn't work, no display when waking and intermittent problems constantly. Surely either sort the firmware (currently 1.02 or something) or issue a product recall. Ive spent over £700 quid on this stuff and expect for better for my hard earned cash. Apple need to accept there is a problem and sort it out, just because you dont admit it doesnt mean its not happening. Dont buy this adapter if you really dont have to. Get a machine that has a normal dual link connector. There are far more cheaper alternatives out there. …More
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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
Working with LG W3000H
Written by CS from Leicester
Oct 9, 2009
Running fine with Mac mini and LG W3000H. Was quite worried about buying this with all the negative feedback for it, I'm glad its working.
1.02 firmware on the adaptor.
4 Stars because of the ridiculous price for the thing. …More2 of 5 people found this useful
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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
NEC 3090WQXi works
Written by SC from Perth
Sep 28, 2009
Took the plunge to see if it would work with my new monitor and therefore if I needed a new graphics card in order to run two of them (as it connects with a dual link dvi). I'm relieved to report that it works perfectly. Still it's less than ideal that it seems to be a lottery if your monitor will work with this adapter. I have listed my spec below, hope this helps someone.
Mac Pro (MacPro4,1 / 2009) - Quad-Core Intel Xeon 2 x 2.93 GHz
ATI Radeon HD 4870 - 512MB
NEC 3090WQXi Monitor …More4 of 6 people found this useful
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