Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter
The Mini-DVI to VGA adapter is designed for the iMac (Intel Core Duo), MacBook, and 12-inch PowerBook G4, allowing you to connect to an external VGA monitor or projector.
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Overview
The Apple Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter is designed for use with the iMac (Intel Core Duo), MacBook, and 12-inch PowerBook G4. Connect the adapter to the Mini-DVI port of the computer and the VGA end of the adapter to an external VGA monitor or projector.
You can use this cable in both video mirroring and extended desktop modes.
Most Useful Reviews
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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter
Ensure you know what you're buying!
Written by CP from Reading
19-Apr-2006
Beware of what you're buying, people. This cable is specifically for the computers that are listed in the review, and is intended to take you from Apple's proprietry mini-DVI connector (such as the one featured on the 12" Powerbook G4) to normal VGA.
This is not, as mentioned by a previous reviewer, simply a VGA extension cord. You plug this into your computer, then the long cable that comes out of your monitor plugs into this.
Apple need to make extra cable-buying easier in the Apple Store, especially as each of their computers need different cables... …More522 of 700 people found this useful
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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter
Excellent... (just make sure you order the right cable)
Written by GB from STOCKTON-ON-TEES
14-Oct-2007
First I ordered 'VGA Display Adapter' by mistake...
Make sure the cable you order is the Correct one for your machine/peripheral.
A lot of these cables look the same in the small picture and sound the same in the description. Check your requirements thoroughly before purchase. (ie - connections for both ends)
I needed to connect a VGA TFT to my iMac, and placed my order for 'VGA Display Adapter'. Which shows on order form as 'APPLE VGA DISPLAY ADAPTER-GEN'. I later found that I needed compatibility for an 'iMac (Intel Core Duo)', returned 'VGA Display Adapter' and ordered 'Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter'. Which shows on order form as 'VID ADPT MINI-DVI TO VGA ADAPTER-GEN'.
My new cable works like MAGIC, as I'm sure 'VGA Display Adapter' will for those who need it.
Customer - Check every detail
Apple - Make the difference MORE OBVIOUS …More369 of 551 people found this useful
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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter
Fantastic with LCD HD Ready TV
Written by IM from Bournemouth
06-Mar-2008
I bought this little fellow a few months ago now, from an apple dealer, and although having to buy the vga cable itself, which some places can be nasty prices, this has been glorious. Its plugged into my Sony HD tv, a specific PC input, and when playing HD content on my mac, trailers, etc, it looks superb. Its just a shame i cant play multi region discs on my mac, VLC doesnt seem to work too well with Leopard, as im sure it might help make the DVDs look a little better than my old, S Video output, Dvd player. Anyway, a great adapter. Macx …More
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Most Recent Reviews
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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter
Great little gadget
Written by LK from Drogheda
02-Sep-2009
I've used this thingamagig for two years and it's a miracle worker - where PCs have failed to load on screen, the Mac has done so without incident. I use this on a multitude of projectors and screens in multiple locations per week and I can't recall a situation where I couldn't get it working - even when it was the location's problems mucking things up. Only thing is make sure you're getting the right connection - be certain that you don't need a Mini DisplayPort for some of the newer models - I use the Mini DVI with a MacBook and for projecting Keynote and in short it works a treat. …More
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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter
The quality is not quite good enoungh for the money.
Written by BP from Oregon City
20-Jul-2009
I have owned one of these for about nine months. I would agree that this is a necessary component, but for the price, I would not expect an adapter that can hardly stay secure. Also, the wiring inside has already degraded to the point where if I don't keep it completely straight, my screen is tinted very yellow. These are serious design flaws, because no one wants to be constantly replacing such a small component for this amount of money. I am usually pretty happy with apple, but this necessary component is quickly becoming a bit of a rip-off. …More
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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter
DVI to VGA adaptor
Written by SR from balloch
13-Jul-2009
Purchased for use with white macbook and panasonic LDV80 HD tv. Also required male vga to male vga cable.
Worked very well as soon as connected. No set up was required other than selecting video mirroring on macbook.
Also used audio cable from headphone jack on macbook to audio input on tv for sound. …More19 of 20 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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Does It Connect To A 13Inch Macbook White Feb 2008
- Asked by DW from wollongong
- 04-Oct-2009
Best Answer
Yes it will work on a Macbook Built in 2008. It works on all macbooks with the exclusion of the aluminum model …More
- Answered by JS from Bay City
- 06-Oct-2009
- 16 of 16 people found this useful
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Does it connect to a 2009 macbook pro?
- Asked by JC from Branford
- 08-Oct-2009
Best Answer
Short Answer: No. Only for older non-Pro series MacBooks.
Long Answer: The 2009 MacBook Pro's use Mini-Display Port for video output. To connect MDP to VGA you need a different part. Apple makes a "Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter" retailing for $29.00. The 2008 MacBook Pro's used full size DVI. This dongle is designed to work with all Black and White polycarbonate MacBooks, iMacs (Intel Core Duo), and 12-inch PowerBook G4's. Just FYI, the MacBook Air uses Micro DVI, so this is dongle is not compatible with that notebook either. …More- Answered by JH from Parker
- 09-Oct-2009
- 10 of 10 people found this useful
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Mini DVI to VGA adapter. Do you offer a version with a 2-3ft cable? The one advertised is too short to connect from iMac to HDTV
- Asked by JG from Boston
- 10-Oct-2009
Most Recent
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What is the maximum resolution that can be achieved with this adapter?
- Asked by JK from San Diego
- 23-Nov-2009
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does it conect to a 2007 macbook 2.1
- Asked by PS from tonbridge wells
- 14-Nov-2009
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I have a 13" aluminum macbook and need to hook it up to a classroom overhead projector for a presentation. What cable would I need?
- Asked by KC from Dundas
- 10-Nov-2009
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How do I connect an old Apple Cinema Display (2002) to a PowerMac G5?
- Asked by GA from Florham Park
- 08-Nov-2009
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Is this usefull to connect my 2008 Macbook to a svhs input on a tv?
- Asked by RM from Sexsmith
- 03-Nov-2009
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Can I use the mini Dvi to VGA to connect to my VGA to RCA component adapter to input into my TV? (do not have VGA, HDMI input on TV)
- Asked by RP from Columbus
- 01-Nov-2009
