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
17-Feb-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. …More38 of 43 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
20-Mar-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
14-Apr-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
23 of 29 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
Working with LG W3000H
Written by CS from Leicester
09-Oct-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. …More1 of 4 people found this useful
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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
NEC 3090WQXi works
Written by SC from Perth
28-Sep-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 …More2 of 4 people found this useful
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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
Works fine with Dell 3008WFP SuperView 30Inch Monitor
Written by TR from London
24-Aug-2009
Like a lot of people I was dreading having to buy this adapter due to the bad reviews but when I hooked up my brand new Mac Mini with OS X 10.5.6 to my brand new Dell screen the adapter has worked flawlessly and continues to do so more than a week afterwards. I have no problems with flickering, noise or interference, it works great which is a big relief. My only gripe is that it is expensive therefore 4 stars. …More
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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
Best Answer
Totally possible. I am running my new 13" macbook pro into my Samsung 42" HDTV using the mini display port adapter, and a DVI to HDMI cable I bought an apple keyboard w/number pad, hooked up my Logitech MX Revolution wireless mouse.....whallah....42" of Mac. Works absolutely fantastic.
For those of you who want to do this with a macbook......start with the TV off, I open the Macbook press the power button, then immediately close it all the way. Next turn on the TV. and you should be set. I use my laptop as a "desktop" literally everyday. When I do need to go somewhere however, I pull a few wires and walk out the door. The nice thing is, that i am not wearing out the keyboard and the laptop screen when i am hooked up to the flatscreen tv. the life of my macbook LCD screen will be extended ten fold.
Hope this helped. …More- Answered by EM from Uniontown
- 21-Oct-2009
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How can I use the Mac Mini with two monitors?
- Asked by GR from MIssissauga
- 15-Oct-2009
Best Answer
I do not own a mac mini but I have seen this done many times in retail stores that want to show off the versatility of such a small desktop. The mac mini has two video outputs: a mini-display port and a mini-DVI port. The mini-display port is the same one you find on the current generation macbook, macbook pros (as well as the Mac Pro) and the Mini-DVI is the same as the on the old black/white macbook. I do not know why apple decided to go with two different adapter types but it works just the same as you will need two separate adapters to use two displays anyway. From there, you just buy two "dongles" (display adapters) which hook up to your respective screen input jacks (VGA or DVI) and you're set! …More
- Answered by BS from Golden
- 27-Oct-2009
- 9 of 9 people found this useful
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Cable to connect macbook to stereo
- Asked by SH from London
- 01-Oct-2009
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- 25-Nov-2009
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