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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

370 of 552 people found this useful

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

232 of 351 people found this useful

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

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

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.

80 of 118 people found this useful

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.

33 of 34 people found this useful

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.

31 of 38 people found this useful

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!

30 of 40 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Even Apple Store staff don't know which adapter to send

Written by TL from Stokesley

04-Feb-2008

As others have said, it wasn't very clear on the store site which adapter was the correct one. The descriptions seem to have been expanded a little but you still have to click on a few to find out which one you're after.
I wanted a VGA adapter for my new MacBook. I phoned and explained to the Apple Store staff member (and repeated several times to make sure they understood) and was still sent the wrong adapter (DVI-VGA). On calling back, eventually found someone who knew which adapter was needed, so this one on the way.
I have one for my ibook and presumed it would fit the MacBook. It's a shame that it doesn't come in the box and that the description of the MacBook doesn't make it clear you will need to buy a different adapter if you own an ibook etc. already.
I'm presuming it will work as well as the ibook adapter so 4stars in anticipation..

123 of 227 people found this useful

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

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.

19 of 20 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Nothing SHORT of being great

Written by SG from Royston

30-Mar-2008

There's no doubting that this is a quality product and it does the job excellently, I just can't help feeling a little ripped off. Yes, I knew before I bought it that it's just an adapter but didn't take into account the price of the additional cable that I'd need to buy to rig up my MacBook to a LCD TV.

Would it really be so much of a problem to produce a 50cm version which is a cable, not an adaptor?

Overall, buy it, its a quality product but keep in mind that you'll probably have to buy another VGA cable for £15+ if you don't have one kicking around free.

109 of 202 people found this useful

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

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

Does what it says...

Written by JP from Bangor

04-Aug-2008

I previously had the Mini DVI to DVI connector but recently changed my monitor to one which only had VGA. As a result I had to buy this item to allow me to hook it up. Firstly just to emphasise what other people have said – this adapter allows you to hook up your Mini DVI output (in my case on a Macbook) to a standard VGA cable coming from your monitor.

I can say having used both the VGA and DVI adapters that there is no discernable difference in picture quality as far as I can tell and I have mine hooked up to a HP w2007V 20” running at 1680 x 1050. Other than that it does exactly what it says on the… err… very Apple-esque packaging!

My only criticisms are that the cable is quite short so you do have to endure a fairly bulky blue VGA cable plugged in to your otherwise immaculate Mac. I also think it is slightly pricey for what it is, considering it is essential if you want to use an external display. I still think that Apple would be better including this or the DVI version in the box with your Mac.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Indispensable – but poor quality

Written by DS from Århus N

30-Aug-2008

The item is indispensable if you want to connect to external screens – but the quality is poor! After a year of frequent use the copper connectors in the DVI plug were sort of pressed back, resulting in connection problems.

21 of 33 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

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