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-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. …More949 of 1012 people found this useful
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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
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. …More642 of 713 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
DID NOT WORK FOR TV CONNECTION
Written by WG from Coal City
Dec 23, 2009
New owner of MAC from a PC
Called Apple support, told them I want to connect my 13 inch MBP to our TV so we can all enjoy a movie downloaded from ITunes. My TV, only has RCA and S-Video inputs. Support said that is ok I just need to buy the Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter that will connect to the MBP. THEN buy the Apple DVI to Video Adapter and an S-video or RCA Yellow video cable and all is good except the sound.
So instead of buying it over the phone I went to an Apple store so I can start watching the movies right away. The salesperson there assured me this will also work and I was in and out of the store within 10 minutes!
WRONG! The Mini DisplayPort to DVI has a SLIGHTLY different DVI pin configuration than the Apple DVI to Video Adapter. When coupled together it CRUSHES the pins in BOTH. Now $55 dollars later I have to ruined adapters, and I am not any closer to my original goal. I should have stayed with a PC! …More2 of 6 people found this useful
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Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
READ THIS BEFORE YOU BUY!
Written by GO from ARVADA
Dec 12, 2009
This adapter will only fit DVI-D connections. It will NOT fit a DVI-I connections!!! This one simple fact ruined a presentation in front of hundreds of people for me. The old MacBook Pro was able to connect to DVI-I, but not this one. Do yourself a favor and make sure that you will be using a DVI-D connection. I'm still reeling about this...
This adapter should have been included with the MacBook Pro, period. You would think that for $2400 they could at least throw in an adapter for their proprietary display port. …More39 of 47 people found this useful
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Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
Pretty Sweet
Written by SG from Pasco
Dec 10, 2009
Only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is cause it's overpriced, works perfect with my old school Apple ADC 23" display that's hooked up to another ridiculously expensive ADC -> DVI Adapter …More
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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Will it transfer audio?
- Asked by RK from West Valley
- Oct 13, 2009
Best Answer
You will need to use a 3.5mm jack to RCA (black and red - Left and Right) cable as the MBP will only output audio from the headphone jack. This is probably the cheapest option to get sound from your Mac to your TV. Quality will not be the best as it will be analogue. …More
- Answered by DC from Epping
- Oct 14, 2009
- 8 of 8 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
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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
- 6 of 7 people found this useful
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Most Recent
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I want to connect my macbook to our Samsung lcd television, is this the right cable?
- Asked by DB from Conglton
- Dec 16, 2009
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This has the proper pins for DVI-D Dual-Link. Will this work with a 2048x1152 display?
- Asked by RM from Glen Ridge
- Dec 14, 2009
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I connected my dell external moniter to my mac book pro. How do I get the mouse to cross over to the external moniter?
- Asked by SN from Tenafly
- Dec 12, 2009
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I bought the 2.66 GHz 15 inch MacBook Pro. In addition to the DVI to HDMI cable, would I be able to output the video to my HDTV?
- Asked by CF from Lawndale
- Dec 10, 2009
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what adapter do I need to connect a 2005 A1082 to my 2009 macbook pro
- Asked by VD from Brooklyn
- Dec 8, 2009
