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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...

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

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Written by EM from TAVISTOCK

14-May-2006

simply v.useful little gadget. as a sound engineer having dual displays is almost crucial and this does the trick

174 of 329 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Great

Written by CA from Broadstairs

02-Jun-2006

Great for those who want to use a notebook as a desktop replacement. Made really well however it could be longer. Worth buying for sure

10 of 16 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Does the job

Written by SC from WISBECH

07-Sep-2006

Not sure what the complaining reviewer means by a 2" cable, mine is 3" (over 5" inc plug/socket). Also, don't see the need for this to be longer as presumably the additional monitor would come with its own VGA lead? Good value, well made and, just simply, it does the job perfectly. Only gripe with the setup is that only mirroring is supported. Surely the main point of an additional monitor is to have more screen real estate (e.g. Photoshop palettes)? Easy to overcome though; just install "Screen Spanning Doctor" and you can set up the monitors as an extended desktop.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

did microsofts job for them

Written by NM from newtownabbey

03-Oct-2006

had trouble with my xbox 360 trying to get the right cable to connect it to my tv. apple did the job (as always) and now have the hd i paid microsoft the money for sent and recieved from my console.

13 of 21 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Does the job

Written by NC from BURNTISLAND

04-Oct-2006

I bought this cable to connect my iMac and MacBook to my LCD TV (as it doesn't have a DVI port) and it does the job perfectly - detects display type and resolutions quickly.

You need a seperate VGA cable to make this work too - it merely changes the mini DVI port on your Mac into a VGA port.

18 of 27 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

THIS IS A CONVERTER

Written by LS from London

09-Oct-2006

The reviewer who gave 1 star because the cable is only 2" is a complete fool. This is a converter, it doesnt need to be even 2" long. I'm amazed apple even made it this long!! When you want to connect an external monitor to your machine you should plug it direct into the miniDvi port, if the monitor you are connecting does not have a miniDvi connector then you would use this converter to change your vga cable into a miniDvi allowing you to connect it to your machine.

(Annoyed as to how many reviewers talk utter rubbish!!)

22 of 35 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Fantastic

Written by AK from Camberley

12-Oct-2006

Used this to plug my 12" iBook G4 to my 32" TV, looks great!!!

19 of 31 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Amazing

Written by HT from Paddock Wood

22-Oct-2006

Brilliant lead, i use it at school with my 12" IBook G4 to connect the the projectors. just plug and go!!

18 of 38 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Perfect

Written by LH from STOKE-ON-TRENT

29-Nov-2006

Does What it says on the box .. perfect for linking my macbook to a nice 32" plasma tv .. hehe

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Its short because its an adapter, not a cable

Written by JP from SHERBORNE

11-Dec-2006

For the people that are moaning that its not that long, its an adapter, it turns one connection into another, what do you expect?

32 of 53 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

NOT FOR iBOOK

Written by CM from UTTOXETER

29-Jan-2007

Been waiting for this replacement cable for over a week, got it and now it doesn't fit- totally my fault for not researching more- so just a warning to others!

26 of 43 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Mini DVI to VGA Adaptor

Written by AE from GRIMSBY

28-Feb-2007

I gave this product 5/5 becuase that is what it deserves. I needed it to connect my MacBook up to a 19" monitor for video editing. It makes my life much easier...
Fast delivery too!

Simple idea that has gone a long way here...

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Perfect!

Written by DO from RUGBY

22-Mar-2007

I bought this adapter, pluged in my second screen, and it worked straight away. No messing around. No hassles. Easy to set up. So easy, my granny could do it! What more could you ask for!?

I also have to voice my opion on the idiots who think the cable is too short!? I think they're misssing the point that its an 'ADAPTER" as it clearly says in the product description. Don't forget people... the second monitor you want to plug into your Mac, COMES WITH IT'S OWN CABLE!!

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Very Good...

Written by PM from PLYMOUTH

19-Apr-2007

Does exactly what it says on the tin... Simply plug it in and away you go with a lovely bigger screen. Typical Apple finishing and deliver times were excellent =)

13 of 28 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Absolutely Excellent

Written by JT from Rugby

10-May-2007

I bought this adapter for my vga monitor to plug it into my 13 inch macbook. Although it took 3 days to arrive it was really easy to set up. I plugged my vga cable into my dell monitor and plugged the other end into this adapter. Plugged the adapter into my macbook and it worked straight away, I didn't even have to detect it. Worked straight away!!! Excellent. I highly recommend this cable.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Display Dual

Written by RM from Trowbridge

15-Jun-2007

I got one of these cables and it requires no set up at all. just plug it in and boom second display pops up. you can even change which screen u want dock and apple bar on. the arrangment features allows you to change who screens position them self when transfering windows from one to another.

a must buy for students with macbooks. or on the go industry professionals is a need. i am a student in multimedia and games and this has proved the best 15 quid i spent in a long time.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Excellent Service

Written by BF from MAIDSTONE

18-Jun-2007

I checked the customer reviews and found I needed an extra cable. I contacted the Apple Store on the phone, and spoke to an operator who told me exactly the Cables I needed. Excellent service throughout.

19 of 40 people found this useful