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Apple Mini DVI to DVI Adapter

Tight-fisted Apple

Written by RH from Bath

10-May-2006

Included with the 12" Powerbook but buy an iMac and you have to pay extra. The port is useless without one so why bundle it with one machine but not the other?

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Apple Mini DVI to DVI Adapter

Not compatible with other DVI connections from Apple!!

Written by MS from BANBURY

31-May-2007

I bought this in the hope of being able to cover all bases when connecting a monitor. I already have a DVI to VGA adapter that came with, and fits my Mac Pro. I bought this MINI DVI to DVI adapter to for my MacBook so that I could use it with a DVI capable monitor if available. If not available, I was hoping to then connect my current DVI to VGA adapter on top of this to enable me to plugin a VGA monitor. Basically, in order to get a VGA screen to work I would plug in my MINI DVI to DVI, then connect my DVI to VGA to that so it is two adapters connected together. THEY'RE NOT COMPATIBLE THOUGH!! There is an alternative but at £95...

Two Apple products that don't fit together. That's just stupidity!

Every DVI cable or connection I have from Apple is a DVI-I Single or Dual, but this is a DVI-D Dual. Small, but vital differences which make them incompatible.

Even the packaging shows the product to be a DVI-I Single adapter, but what is enclosed is doesn't match the packaging!! This is not like you Apple, sort it.

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Apple Mini DVI to DVI Adapter

Too Short!

Written by BB from LOUGHTON

07-Jan-2008

Why oh Why is it so short? ... Too Short in fact!
What would it cost to make the lead a little longer?
Stupid design, looks ugly, strains the port on the laptop and keeps falling out!

46 of 73 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to DVI Adapter

not compatable with dvi-vga!

Written by SF from ABERDEEN

09-Aug-2007

i bought this when my minidvi->vga died. i figured i could combine it with dvi-d->vga adaptor incase i got a dvi monitor in the future. but apparently this adaptor only carries the digital signal (shown by only about 10pins of the usual 24) and not the analogue. so now i gotta get another minidvi to vga :'(

apple needs to make it clear that this only provides a dvi-d signal and is NOT compatable with vga

75 of 131 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to DVI Adapter

Misleading selling by Apple

Written by TO from BANBURY

16-Dec-2009

I purchased this to connect it to a DVI monitor (previously connected to our X-serve); the purpose for which it is advertised. As supplied It does not fulfil that purpose.

The monitor has a DVI connector. That connector does not fit the adaptor. There are four pins in the connector that the adaptor has no corresponding holes for. From subsequent web research it seems these pins are for VGA signal. I know they aren't required, but they're there and I don't want to cut them out!

Apple should say the adaptor will not fit most DVI connector equipped screens unless you either cut away those pins or drill extra holes in the adaptor. Currently I'm £14 down on the purchase of the adaptor and unable to connect my screen. No apology from Apple!

Apple Mini DVI to DVI Adapter

Useless

Written by AR from Braintree

22-May-2008

Falls out unless supported on a desk. Falls out when you move your laptop. Falls out when you move your monitor lead.

I would give it no stars if this review system did not force at least one star.

45 of 96 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to DVI Adapter

Useless if you want to connect to a VGA monitor

Written by CT from Dublin 5

12-Mar-2008

This is the second apple video adaptor I've bought in 2 months that doesn't work. The last one was a DVI to component video adaptor that wasn't compatible with my Mac Pro Gee Force graphics card. This one won't work with my Macbook to my existing apple DVI to VGA adaptor.
Really bad form Apple.

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Apple Mini DVI to DVI Adapter

Mini DVI to DVI-D - you can't attach a DVI to VGA adapter

Written by AK from Lahti

12-Nov-2007

This adapter is useless for me (until I eventually buy a monitor with DVI attachment). I was planning on attaching my MacBook to a bigger monitor with this Mini DVI to DVI adapter and a DVI to VGA adapter (which I already had). Trying to plug the DVI-VGA adapter to the DVI end of this product I couldn't believe my eyes. Why on earth didn't Apple make this Mini DVI to DVI-I adapter?
I guess I just have to order a separate Mini DVI to VGA adapter.

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Apple Mini DVI to DVI Adapter

Be aware NOT FOR 12" POWERBOOK G4s

Written by RO from Amersham

04-Aug-2006

I bought this to use with my 12" Powerbook G4 just like it says in the description. Received it fine, uwrapped it and put it in the computer bag. A few days later I had to use it so pulled it out, went to plug it in and found that the mini-DVI socket on my Powerbook was different to the mini-DVI plug on the adaptor. So it is useless for the job it is advertised for.

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Apple Mini DVI to DVI Adapter

apple strikes again

Written by GC from London

26-Aug-2006

I bought a Mini-DVI adapter to use with my eMac and my TV set thinking that I could use it with my new MacBook... Alas! How was I mistaking! the 'Mini-DVI' port on my eMac is nothing like the 'Mini-DVI'port on the new MacBook, so why is apple introducing new standards bearing the same name? Why is Apple introducing incompatible adapters every generation? A very simple answer: just to suck up as much dinero as they possibly can. So disappointed.

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Apple Mini DVI to DVI Adapter

Yet another cost!

Written by SV from London

14-Mar-2008

I bought the MacBook Pro with the Apple wide screen, works great. Then I bought a MacBook foolishly thinking it would just work after all they are both new within a year, but Apple were one step ahead. The MacBook comes with a mini DVI so you need this adapter.
Yet another overpriced extra for an overrated machine!

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Apple Mini DVI to DVI Adapter

Wire too short

Written by NB from Portarlington

22-Jun-2007

I bought this product and I tried to work it with my projector but the cable is very short. Waste of money

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Apple Mini DVI to DVI Adapter

Yes, you need one and yes, it works. That doesn't make it a good product.

Written by AB from TURKU

22-Jan-2008

The connector itself is barely satisfactory. It's poorly designed: heavy enough and loose enough to work its way out of the mini-DVI port, unless resting on a flat surface (which your lap isn't). It's ignorant: the mac will switch to dual-display mode as soon as the adapter is connected, even if the display at the other end is turned off. It's short: the cable is barely 6 cms, room enough only to bend, so this was a wasted opportunity for an extension. And as others have noted, the adapter is DVI-D not DVI-I, meaning you cannot attach a readily-available DVI->VGA adapter to it but have to buy yet another proprietary connector instead. (Contrary to what one commenter implied, this was not necessary to support dual-link cinema displays; DVI-I supports dual-link just as well as DVI-D.)

Then, yet another gripe about the connector's existence: there is ample room on even the smallest macbook (let alone iMac) to accommodate a full size DVI-I port, which takes care of DVI and VGA. Even if these mini-DVI connectors had a compelling reason to exist, Apple should have just bundled them with the macbook; like they do for the macbook air and the like they apparently used to for the powerbook. After the premium I paid for the macbook in the first place it's insulting to be nickel-and-dimed for adapter cables as well.

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Apple Mini DVI to DVI Adapter

Too expensive, should come in the box.

Written by TL from Leominster

13-Dec-2007

Ok, I'm sure this adapter will do what it needs to do for many years to come, but it should come in the box with new MacBook. Apple seem to have really cut down on the stuff they include in the box nowadays - my good old G4 PowerMac came with all sorts of cables included, five years ago.

I've never seen a monitor with a Mini DVI input, so if you want to add a 2nd display to your MacBook (which is pretty likely with its 13" display) you're going to need this adapter (assuming most people are using DVI now). Ok, MacBooks are at the budget end of Apple's computers, but they aren't exactly cheap, so please Apple - stop trying to rip us off even more. I like your computers, but get a bit sick of paying ridiculous prices for your extras!!

To top it off, I was charged a fiver for postage and the thing arrived via second-class royal mail post after FIVE DAYS! Sort it out Apple - we're getting a bit sick of this.

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Apple Mini DVI to DVI Adapter

Might not be what you think

Written by PH from London

04-Feb-2008

Turns out that not all Apple DVI products are created equal. Bought this at the Apple store in London on Saturday since they don't stock the mini-DVI-to-VGA adaptor, thinking that I could just plug it into my existing DVI-VGA adaptor. No such luck, this one lacks the 4-pins-around-the-flat-thing interface.

Yet another example of why I love Apple products (usually) but hate buying from Apple themselves. You'd think that a company that so prides itself on design would take a bit more care with the customer experience.

This adaptor probably does what it says if the two things at either end are compatible. Just because you bought everything from Apple doesn't mean that they are... caveat emptor.

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Apple Mini DVI to DVI Adapter

DVI-D, not DVI-I

Written by JB from HOLYWOOD

29-Jul-2006

The adapter works well enough, but make sure you know what you're buying; it's a DVI-D adapter, which means you can't use a VGA adapter on the end.

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Apple Mini DVI to DVI Adapter

Does what it says on the tin But...

Written by MS from yeovil

20-Nov-2008

Too short, and expensive thats why Ive Dropped 2 Stars!
But it works, and my Black MacBook (late 2008) when
Connected to my Dell 24" Displays in that screens Native Resolution.
Overall I'm Very pleased with this product and would recommend it.

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Apple Mini DVI to DVI Adapter

Another Be Careful Comment

Written by DE from Telford

23-Jan-2008

I bought this after reading all the comments about it not having the extra slots for a VGA adapter, since I was planning on using it on a DVI monitor anyway, but found out that my DVI cable needs those slots too. Before you buy I'd recommend looking at your DVI cable ends. If it has pins above and below the horizontal bar, this won't fit it.

Fortunately for me I also have a VGA monitor and I bought the mini DVI to VGA adapter at the same time, which has worked perfectly.

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