Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
Product Information
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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 analogue 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.
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Tech Specs
Connections
- Mini DisplayPort
- VGA
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System Requirements
- Compatible only with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPort.
Ratings & Reviews
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Doesn't work with Samsung TV
I'm very disappointed with this. I bought a new MacBook last week and got the VGA adapter so I could use it with my TV as I did my old PowerBook G4 (via the Mini-DVI to VGA adapter). The new adapter worked fine when I connected it to an overhead projector, but it doesn't seem to send a readable signal to my Samsung LN40A650 television.
I tried booting in to Windows via Boot Camp and got the same result.
I guess I'll have to try the DVI adapter with a converter from DVI to HDMI to use this with my TV. A Mini DisplayPort to HDMI (or even regular DisplayPort, which can be directly converted without using audio) would be ideal, but there doesn't seem to be any sign of that. …- Written by Jonathan M from Bryn Mawr
2633 of 3758 people found this useful
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Works perfectly
Output to my 22" Viewsonic is clear and crisp and setup with no effort. Seems to be of the same quality as the mini DVI to VGA ada pter which I used everyday for a year with out incident on my old macbook. Should be priced in the 14.99 - 19.99 range. …
- Written by Gary L from Richmond
1191 of 1474 people found this useful
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Disappointing
I can not get this thing to output to my Samsung LN-4042H 40 inch LCD. The old miniDVI to VGA worked no problem with my old MacBoo k. I have checked and it is not a TV problem, so certainly something hardware or driver related. Also $29.99 for a video dongle seems steep to me. …
- Written by Alexander P from Burr Ridge
1575 of 2293 people found this useful
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Worked with Samsung instantly
Connected a 2010 MBA (OSX 10.6.8) to an old 2008 Samsung VGA monitor, not feeling hopeful after reading the reviews here. Came on immediately, works perfectly, I had to do absolutely nothing. Brilliant. …
- Written by Robert A from Southwark
1 of 1 people found this useful
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works great with LG monitor
THis product worked great from my mac mini to LG 27" IPS LED monitor
- Written by Eun-Hae K from Tucson
1 of 1 people found this useful
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Can't Play Itunes because of "High bandwidth digital content protection"
You can't play itunes videos through it. I wish I could leave a review of less than 1 star. To play HD itunes videos you need a H DCP connection, aka digital. Screen output should be cut and dry. Once the computer outputs analog video, it should have nothing more to do with it and it should be able to play all files through it. Other HD videos play just fine, it is just a problem with itunes being overcomplicated. Don't buy this if you want to have anything to do with itunes videos. …
- Written by Zane K
4 of 9 people found this useful
Questions & Answers
Answers from the community
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does the mini port to vga display the same image as i can see on my mac book pro or can i link the screens ?
- Asked by Larson W from Buff Point
- Jun 15, 2013
No answers yet
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can I use this with MacBook Air?
- Asked by Leonor B from Bacolod
- Nov 6, 2011
Best Answer
Yes, you can. I was confused about it myself, but the thunderbolt connector that you have on your ma cbook air can be used as a Mini DisplayPort.. So you don't need to buy any other converters, either. …
- Answered by Daniil C from Aventura
- Aug 16, 2012
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Is is thunderbolt backwards compatible with mini display port devices and cables?
- Asked by Hasan N from Iselin
- May 5, 2013
Answer
The Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adaptor works with my MacBook Pro's Thunderbolt ports. Other Mini Displa yPort adaptors should also work. …
- Answered by Joe V from Fort Langley
- May 7, 2013
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Will this work with a late-2011 Mac Book Pro 15 inch? I'm confused about whether it has a thunderbolt port or a mini displayport, or are they the same
- Asked by Tim O from Brighton
- Apr 17, 2013
Answer
I have a 2010 Mac Book and this will work with a mini display port. To know if it is mini display po rt, the symbol is a square with a line on both sides of the square. Thunderbolt's symbol is a thunder bolt. It will probably work because it works with my 2010 mac and a Mac Book Pro with a thunderbolt port. A thunderbolt port will allow for you to connect a hard drive and have fast data transfers and use a screen but the mini display port will only let you connect to a screen. Hope I helped. …
- Answered by Philippe Y from Burnaby
- May 21, 2013
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resolutions supported
- Asked by John B
- Jan 13, 2011
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Can I use this adapter to connect my 2010 macbook pro to an acer projector?
- Asked by Mary C from San Anselmo
- Jan 27, 2013
