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Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

I'm a Mac, but buying cables to match is exhausting

Written by CL from FAYETTEVILLE

Dec 13, 2009

Really, my MacBook is the best computer I've ever bought, but buying cables to connect to my Sony Bravia TV is exhausting. I've now bought three different configurations to make this happen and none of them work, and I've been in IT for over 4 years.

Bottom Line: Mac--just let us know the exact model of computers that your cables work with and what they do. If someone has a MacBook, and they want to hook their computer up to a TV, let them know what they need to buy "exactly" to make that happen. Like the following:

1. Computer Type: MacBook (Model#) 2. Specific Function: Connect to TV (HDMI) 3. Cables Needed: DVI to DVI (Model #) to DVI to HDMI (Model #)--Just an example

I expect better service from the easiest to use computers in the world. Is that too muck to ask? Does anyone at Mac read these reviews and fix anything? It's 12 DEC 2009, lets see if they actually do what their customers need.

2 of 4 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

I'd give it a zero

Written by IT from Banja Luka

Nov 26, 2009

First of all, I did NOT buy the wrong adapter. This is the only Apple solution for getting graphics out of iMac to my HDTV (via DVI - HDMI cable, of course). Apple, do you realize how ugly, bulky and loose it looks like at the rear side of my iMac now? Seriously, for $19, you could at least make a LITTLE longer version of it (at least not to get stuck in the cable hole), or (better yet) provide an option of mini-DVI to HDMI. You're losing it big time, lately.

19 of 34 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

Beware it's a DVI-D female adapter

Written by RG from MILTON KEYNES

Nov 20, 2009

So looking forward to plugging my new iMac Mini into my Benq2200HD LCD monitor via the DVI-D input on the back but...

The supplied adapter from Apple is a female connecter and the Benq is also female so no sweet music tonight. Quite miffed. Can't find a male DVI-D adapter in the Apple store so don't know what to do? I also can't find a DVI-D male-to-female gender bender anywhere on the web.Probably need to go buy a mini-DVI to HDMI adapter and throw this one in the bin. So a trip to my local Apple store tomorrow morning with cables in tow to see what options I have.

16 of 30 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

Does What It Says

Written by BG from Natick

Nov 11, 2009

Does what it says it does, simple as that. I wish the cord was about 6" longer, though. I have a 20" iMac with a 20" cinema display as an extended desktop. Besides for an issue with the 20" CD's power supply/cord design this combo is more than ideal.

And to people buy the wrong cables: Yes, I understand Apple does complicate this a bit more than they should. But that doesn't mean if you know nothing about a product you should just assume it works. Ask someone of proper technical expertise, visit an Apple store and ask an employee, call up Apple, just don't assume you can get lucky and then get all mad when you don't. You wouldn't buy a counter-top for your kitchen without knowing the proper measurements I hope...

14 of 16 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

Works fine

Written by LF from Bothell

Oct 27, 2009

This Apple Mini-DVI to DVI adapter works fine with a Belkin DVI-to-HDMI cable (TR843LL/A) on my iMac. Just plugged the cables together to my TV and selected 'Detect displays' on the Display preferences window.

iMac: 24" 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
TV: Samsung UN55B6000 on HDMI input #3

I thought I'd have to rearrange my HDMI inputs to use input #1 based on comments in the TV user manual concerning DVI to HDMI conversion. I tried input #3 (the next open spot) and got immediate success.

5 stars? The part was no more expensive than I expected and worked straightforwardly.

25 of 28 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

works well

Written by SH from ORANGEVILLE

Oct 24, 2009

While traveling in England I had a 13" MacBook and was trying to do web programming. Nowhere near enough real estate! Spent 2 weeks wishing for an external monitor. Then it occurred to me that the 27" TV in my flat was HDMI compatible (duh). So I bought this adapter and a VGA->HDMI cable. Plugged the adapter into my laptop, the VGA end of the cable into the adapter, and the HDMI end of the cable to the TV, set the TV to HDMI input, and it worked like a charm. I was able to mirror or have an extended desktop (my preference). I was able to walk down the street and pick this up at any one of the many Apple-authorized computer stores around (Apple, why can't you have these in the States??) I was looking for a mini-DVI->HDMI adapter so I could buy a standard HDMI cable (which I would have been able to re-purpose later), but they didn't have one. This alternate solution works just fine.

6 of 10 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

This is for DVI-D ONLY

Written by JN from Toronto

Oct 24, 2009

Be careful - this adapter can only be used with DVI-D connectors. There is a difference - you can see examples on Wikipedia - search for "Digital Visual Interface".

DVI-I and/pr DVI-A connectors/cables will NOT work with this adapter.

22 of 24 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

perfect if you know what youre doing

Written by JS from Vestal

Oct 22, 2009

i got this along with a DVI to HDMI cable to hook up my macbook (13in white) to my HDTV. works amazingly. seems to be some confusion for people but once its cleared they will be happy. or not, people arnt happy. but i am because i figured out what i needed and got it :)

10 of 10 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

Awesome!

Written by MC from Waianae

Oct 17, 2009

I bought this product yesterday and I am very pleased with it. My iMac with Intel Duo LCD is broken and it would've cost $631 (part+labor but not including tax) to replace the LCD panel because I do not have Apple Care. Bought this Mini DVI to DVI adapter and a new monitor - it works awesome!

4 of 5 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

Useless

Written by AG from Middletown

Sep 11, 2009

I purchased this cable so that I could connect my MacbookPro to my 21" DVI monitor. The cable is only 5" long, which renders it physically useless as a cable needed to connect the two. I did not see the length of the cable in the description, but I just don't understand how this could be used without a cable extender, which I don't see on this web site. I am sure this cable has a purpose, but I can't find one at the moment.

26 of 164 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

Doesn't fit.

Written by MR from Hope

Sep 5, 2009

I bought this for my 12" Powerbook G4 as per the information on the website. I will now have to buy the Micro-DVI. It is hardly worth returning a $25. item with the costs involved. The information should link to the Micro-DVI site to ensure a better choice.

15 of 70 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

Works a treat

Written by RG from Burnley

Aug 28, 2009

Does exactly as advertised. I use it with my MacBook to connect to a Samsung monitor and haven't had any problems. The only thing that caused some confusion is that the DVI that is created is a female version, so with my monitor I needed a male to male DVI cable (to lengthen the connection) rather than the male to female that I expected.

24 of 26 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

Works Great

Written by MA from Roseville

Aug 15, 2009

To those with a misunderstanding... DVI-D stands for "DVI-Digital" and DVI-I stands for "DVI-Integrated".
DVI-I is the older standard that could push both digital and analog signals. DVI-D is digital only. As long as you use the right DVI (DVI-D) cable to your monitor you will be in buisness.
Taken from Wikipedia:
"The long flat pin on a DVI-I connector is wider than the same pin on a DVI-D connector, so it is not possible to connect a male DVI-I to a female DVI-D by removing the 4 analog pins. It is possible, however, to connect a male DVI-D cable to a female DVI-I connector. Many flat panel LCD monitors have only the DVI-D connection so that a DVI-D male to DVI-D male cable will suffice when connecting the monitor to a computer's DVI-I female connector."

66 of 71 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

99% Perfect

Written by DP

Aug 9, 2009

This Product douse what it says on the tin, Absolutely Brilliant to have with a MacBook with an External Display, Its Quality is just like plugging your monitor into a normal DVI Port. 1% off because of the cable being a tad short but no big problems.

20 of 22 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

This is DVI-D

Written by JO from la quinta

Aug 4, 2009

This is a Dual Display DVI-D not DVI-I. Not to big of a deal because the adapter is cheap, but beware older DVI monitors probably won't work with this alone. Bad rating cause of the lack of this information on the site.

17 of 27 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

Expensive

Written by GM from Cork

Jul 25, 2009

I'm amazed that people find this cable expensive. It's €19.00!! Does exactly what it's supposed to do.

19 of 32 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

Works perfectly!

Written by DA from Monterrey

Jun 21, 2009

It does what it says it will do. It does it perfectly.

The problem for folks saying that it does not fit certain models is because they bought the wrong product. They bought a mini, when they needed to be buying a micro. Two different word with different meanings.

33 of 38 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

Fragile construction

Written by MS

Jun 14, 2009

Did not work more than 6 months. Color shift most of the time. Fragile construction.

12 of 38 people found this useful