Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter
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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.
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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.
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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.18 of 19 people found this useful
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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter
Broke in less than a month
Written by GH from Langport
07-Jun-2009
This so called amazing wire was useful for about two minutes. I bought it and it came with no instructions. Because my screen is broken i could not get on to the internet to find out how to use it. The casing around the wires broke as soon as I put it in and after about 5 hours of messing around i finally managed to get it to work on a different TV. I had not got it on the setting of mirroring so i had to do alot of guess work to get up the screen i needed so that i could see my homepage. After all of that it was fine for about two weeks then the wires started to get twisted and im now stuck with a yellow screen and it will not change other than to go red or green or blue or not work at all. So thanks Apple Mac, Thanks. Maybe make it so that its either a usb end or a longer cable and a longer input. I need my mac for alot of things but atm im tempted to just not bother as i can only just afford another lead and the prices people ask to get the screen repaired is ridiculous.
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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter
Works very well
Written by CK from Kilkenny
21-May-2009
This is an adaptor. It works with the white macBook. The Mini DVI end goes into the macBook. The other end is VGA (female). You will need a VGA lead (male) which will connect to your TV/Monitor. I use it with a Sony Bravia which has a PC input (VGA). Works very well. No setup. Works immediately. If macbook is closed and re opened the picture does not return to TV in full size. disconnect lead and switch off TV and start again. Adjust viewing options on Mac and on TV for best sizing.
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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter
Works Like a Dream-Just make sure you now what you're buying.
Written by SP from LEICESTER
23-Feb-2009
This wire works straight out of the box. Just make sure you know what your buying. This wire is for the white macbooks. the mini display port to vga is for the aluminium macbooks.
WORTH BUYING!!!!!!!!53 of 56 people found this useful
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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter
Works GREAT with my 46" Samsung
Written by PM from Odense M
18-Dec-2008
Heard there was some problems with a Samsung screen, but it works great with my 46" FullHD! Sweet!
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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter
Perfect.
Written by MC from Clontarf
17-Dec-2008
no set-up required, works from the first plug in.
17 of 22 people found this useful
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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter
too short? extend with any VGA cable
Written by LN from Rotherham
12-Nov-2008
it works immediately, no hassle.
I use mine with my white macbook and a 26" Bush HD TV. Yes the cable is stupidly short, but using my standard VGA cable i used for my PC monitor I could extend this cable enough to reach round the back of my TV or even across a desk.
However Apple should definately release a longer version.
I'd also say for the size of it, the cost is far too high, reasonable but only because its the only real option. £15 - should be £5-£8 for a tiny adapter.51 of 60 people found this useful
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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter
does what its suppose to do
Written by GC
17-Sep-2008
this is great as it is nice neat and compact
i can easily just put this in my bag with me and bring it anywhere
you never know when you would need it
and it just does what it is suppose to do
no hustle what so ever just plug it in your macbook and plug the other end to a monitor and the next thing you know your using 2 screens11 of 20 people found this useful
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