Questions & Answers for Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter
153 Questions from the Community
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What is best cable to use for a mac mini to convert to use a VGA cable?
- Asked by Paolo W
- Jun 3, 2013
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What cable do i need to connect my MacBook to my LCD tv?
trying to connect my macbook to my PC input on my LCD tv.
- Asked by Brett C from Osage
- Oct 14, 2009
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Best Answermini-DVI to vga adapter (and extension monitor cable)
- Answered by Valerie S from Coral Gables
- Oct 28, 2009
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I want to connect my macbook pro to projector. Which equipment should I use? Apple mini DVI to VGA Adapter or Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter?
- Asked by Ahmad Kamal O from Pasir Mas
- Mar 13, 2012
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Best AnswerUse the Apple mini display port to VGA adapter. Mini display port is backwards compatible with Thunderbolt.
- Answered by Paul F from Manhattan
- Aug 1, 2012
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Firewire port for Macbook air
Is there an adapter which enables the use of Firewire 400 or 800 externals
- Asked by Sue D from Glenwood Springs
- Dec 15, 2009
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Best AnswerApple just came out with a Thunderbolt to Firewire 800 cable (8/1/2012) cost is $29. This should work for you.
- Answered by Paul F from Manhattan
- Aug 2, 2012
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can I install windows 7 on macbook air
I want to run a windows program NVivo and so need to know if the airbook has the capacity to run windows as well, as do some of the larger mac models
- Asked by Christine B from Melbourne
- Jun 12, 2010
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Best AnswerYes - and it runs great. I copied the Win7 Prof disk image onto a usb drive and did it from there. Everything runs great and Win 7 is fast.
- Answered by David J C from Marina Del Rey
- Feb 24, 2012
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May I use this adaptor to connect Dell computer to first generation iMac Intel Core, and use the iMac as the monitor?
- Asked by Michael J from New York
- Apr 2, 2013
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You will need the Mini Display Port to VGA Adapter. Apple switched from Mini-DVI to Mini-Display Port on MacBook / Pro / Air in Late-2008
- Answered by Tracy B from Beech Grove
- Aug 9, 2012
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Will it work work a Macbook 5,1 Intel core 2 duo 2ghz Aluminum, purchased Late 2008
- Asked by Joe H from Hamilton
- Sep 9, 2010
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AnswerNo, for the MacBook5,1 you're going to want the Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter
- Answered by Daniel M from Keizer
- Nov 25, 2012
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I have a 13" aluminum macbook and need to hook it up to a classroom overhead projector for a presentation. What cable would I need?
- Asked by Kylie C from Dundas
- Nov 10, 2009
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Best Answer13-inch aluminium MacBook uses Mini DisplayPort, and to use with a projector you probably need VGA so both a Mini DisplayPort to VGA adaptor and VGA cable.
- Answered by Dominic M
- Oct 16, 2012
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what cable do i need to hook up my mac book pro to my HD Television?
- Asked by Vanessa Y from Naughton
- Jan 14, 2010
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Best AnswerMoshi Mini DP to HDMI adapter its 35$ but used to connect your mac to an hd tv
- Answered by Marc O
- Jul 29, 2011
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can i connect my mackbook pro to a dell led monitor
- Asked by John M from Waynesville
- Feb 7, 2013
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what adaptor works with macbook air and a vga plug
i have an old monitor with VGA plug and a new MacBook Air...how to connect? tried the mini dvi to vga but the mini portion doesn't plug into the Air
- Asked by Bridget C from Atlanta
- Feb 6, 2013
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2011 macbook pro 13"
I have the new MacBook Pro that came out in 2011 and need to connect to an LCD Projector will this cable to it?
Thks,- Asked by D C from Windsor Junction
- Apr 4, 2011
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Best AnswerNo, The new MacBook Pro's (Early 2011) have a Mini Display Port not a Mini-DVI they are different.
- Answered by Patrick F from Centennial
- Aug 30, 2011
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Is the Apple mini-DVI to VGA adapter dual link (i.e. works with analog AND digital external monitors)?
- Asked by Lynne D C from Sedona
- Jan 1, 2013
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dose Mac mini has a DVI conection
- Asked by Vahagn M from Studio City
- Nov 23, 2012
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AnswerNo, but you can buy an adaptor. I have one on my mini.
- Answered by Daryl T from Junction City
- Dec 8, 2012
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Macbook Air connecting to Projectors
I purchased Macbook Air and I need to connect it to the projector for presentations. What cable do i need to use?
- Asked by Jurga D
- Nov 23, 2009
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Is this product compatible with the Late 2006 X-serve?
- Asked by David R
- Nov 1, 2012
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what cable do i need to connect my mackbook air to a vga display ?
- Asked by Seamus S
- Jun 28, 2012
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Best AnswerYou would need a Mini Display Port (plugs in to your Mac) to VGA (which plugs into your VGA cable) adapter.
- Answered by Jon B from Brookfield
- Jun 29, 2012
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What is the maximum resolution that can be achieved with this adapter?
- Asked by Joshua K from San Diego
- Nov 22, 2009
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Best AnswerTheoretically VGA cables can transmit up to 2048×1536, but this may be affected by the quality of this adaptor and the cable. I have used it without problems at 1680x1050
- Answered by Dominic M
- Oct 16, 2012
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