Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
The Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter lets you connect an advanced digital monitor, such as the 20- or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display, to a Mac with a Mini DisplayPort.
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Overview
Every Mac with a Mini DisplayPort allows you to connect an external display or projector using an adapter. You can use an external display as your main workspace or to extend your desktop, or you can work in mirrored mode with a projector so you can view what your audience sees.
Use the Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter to connect an advanced digital monitor, such as the 20- or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display, that includes a DVI connector. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer of your monitor to make sure you're choosing the right adapter.
Compatible only with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPort.
Most Useful Reviews
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Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
DVI drops Analog signal, DVI-D only
Written by DJ from Gray
Oct 24, 2008
We know the Mini DisplayPort can output an analog signal because there's a Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter. So why does this adapter drop the analog signal and go strictly to DVI-D (Digital only) instead of DVI-I (analog & digital)? The old MacBook Pro's had DVI-I. So this adapter is not a replacement to what used to come standard on MacBook Pros! I'm left very frustrated. …More
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Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
DVI-D Single Link (Digital only, 1920x1200@60Hz)
Written by VT from North York
Nov 11, 2008
This is the Mini-DisplayPort to DVI-D single-link adapter.
DVI-D single-link means that ONLY DIGITAL signals will be output, with the maximum supported resolution at 60Hz being 1920x1200 (2.75 megapixels to be exact).
The adapter easily plugs into the Mini-DisplayPort jack of new aluminum unibody Macbooks and Macbook Pros, and the other end is female DVI-D. Be aware that you cannot physically fit your DVI-I cables into the DVI-D female end. However, since all 24 pins are open, DVI-D dual-link cables can physically fit just as well as DVI-D single-link cables, and can be used to carry the SINGLE-LINK signal to your TV or monitor.
I was surprised how light-weight this adapter is; a plus for carrying around. I was worried that the relatively heavier cables would pull the plug out from the notebook, but the adapter fits quite snugly in the Macbook Pro. The two screws on the DVI cable I used could not reach their holes in the adapter (female end is not deep enough), however, it was not a concern since the cable still fit tightly into the adapter.
So, if you don’t have a DIGITAL display larger than 1920x1200, this adapter will be fine. Since HDTV is 1920x1080 this adapter is good enough for me. If you are looking to drive larger digital displays, get the dual-link adapter instead. Also, remember that analog is not supported with this adapter. …More848 of 905 people found this useful
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Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
Be sure of your pinouts
Written by AM from Salamanca
Oct 21, 2008
This is a DVI-D (single-link) connector - look up DVI on Wikipedia, if you're not sure of the difference. You can NOT simply connect to a DVI-I connector, like Apple's own DVI-VGA adapter, because of the extra pins in DVI-I.
With the correct cabling, it seems to work just fine. …More587 of 652 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
Doesn't work with a perfecty fine Samsung monitor
Written by MF from chelles
Oct 31, 2009
I had read all the reviews on the Apple Store before buying this adapter. Turns out, it doesn't work with my SyncMaster 940bw, even with a brand new DVI-D cable...
I have had it with Apple...Not only does this adapter is too expensive, but also it simply do not do the job.
Thumbs down on this one. …More9 of 12 people found this useful
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Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
Be sure your battery charger is attached to use this adaptor
Written by EO from Lowell
Oct 25, 2009
At first I thought this cable didn't work. Well... unless your macbook pro is attached to its charger - it won't work. It will work for a few seconds - then lose the external monitor signals.
Once I hook it up to the charger - it works fine. …More9 of 12 people found this useful
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Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
F-R-U-S-T-R-A-T-I-N-G
Written by RE from Scotch Plains
Oct 17, 2009
I bought a MBPro with the intention to use it with my Optoma projector using a DVI-D connection. (I confirmed with Apple whether this would work, of course, long before I decided to purchase. And the answer was YES.) Well, this adapter DOES NOT work! I just wasted several hours trying to figure this out and sifting endlessly through forums to find a solution. A LOT of people have the same problem. It seems like Apple is stumped by this one!
I'm a first time Mac user on his first day of usage (TODAY) who wants to convert to Mac out of his frustration with Microsoft products. What a disappointment! Apple, please give me a solution or give me a refund! NEGATIVE FIVE STARS!!! …More35 of 54 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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1. What is the maximum resolution that this Single Link DVI adaptor will output?
- Asked by RC from Burbank
- Oct 11, 2009
Best Answer
max output for single link dvi is 1920x1200
- Answered by KR from OZARK
- Oct 12, 2009
- 5 of 6 people found this useful
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Does this adapter allow me to connect my 3 year old MBP 2.16 C2D to the new 24" LED display with mini display port connector?
- Asked by SM from Fitzroy
- Oct 6, 2009
Best Answer
It will not work for a 3 year old MBP. The Apple LED Cinema Display is designed to work only with Mac computers with the Mini DisplayPort. …More
- Answered by RG
- Oct 6, 2009
- 5 of 6 people found this useful
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I have a new MacBook Pro 10/09 and want to connect it to Panasonic which has HDMI 3 connection. Which adapter/cables do I need? Sound cables too?
- Asked by LB from London
- Oct 24, 2009
Best Answer
you need the mini display port to DVI adapter.
you also need a digital cable with DVI male on one end and HDMI on the other.
the only difference between the output of your computer and and the HDMI cable is audio. Most digital sets nowadays serve very well as an external monitor. most have an audio input dedicated to play with a certain HDMI port. you would need an audio cable that has 1/8" mini stereo male on one end with the normal red/white RCA male plugs on the other end.
On the vizio in my office, I think it will play audio over any of the 3 inputs. I believe the Mitsibushi in the living room requires me to use HDMI port # 3 in order to sync up the two inputs. …More- Answered by TO from Las Vegas
- Oct 26, 2009
- 6 of 6 people found this useful
Most Recent
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Does this work with IMAC 24 inch Late 2008 and Macbook Air?
- Asked by SL from Oakland
- Nov 1, 2009
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Will this displayport adapter work with windows xp on boot camp?
- Asked by SA from Lafayette
- Oct 29, 2009
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Which connector do I need use the 27 iMac with a 2008 MacBookPro?
- Asked by CM from Wendlingen
- Oct 26, 2009
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So will this adapter also work as video input on the new 27"
- Asked by TM from Brisbane
- Oct 20, 2009
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Is there any connector that I can use to connect my 17" MBP to an Apple 24" LED Cinema Display?
- Asked by DB from san jose
- Oct 20, 2009
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If I have an earlier Mac Pro with DVI output, will this work "in reverse." Or is there no support for MacPros built before the Mini DisplayPort?
- Asked by AW from Berkeley
- Oct 20, 2009
