Questions & Answers for Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adaptor
380 Questions from the Community
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Can I use this to connect my macbook to a tv that has rgb written next to the port?
- Asked by Daniel D from Glen Mills
- Nov 29, 2009
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How do I connect a Samsung monitor from 2006 and an HP keyboard to my Mac mini?
- Asked by Lori K from Baltimore
- Feb 3, 2011
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What sort of cable adaptor I can use to connect my iPad 1 to a projector?
- Asked by Ismael M
- Apr 28, 2011
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I have a sony handy cam that uses mini dvd's. It has no firewire or usb> What do I need to to use to turn the mini discs into dvd?
- Asked by Melissa H from Oregon City
- Mar 1, 2011
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Is there an adapter to connect an iPhone 3 or 4 to a multimedia projector?
I have an iPhone4 and would like to hook it up to a multimedia projector. I know the MC552ZM/B adapter will work with an iPad2 for the same purpose, but I have not been successful in using the same adapter with my iPhone and the projector.
- Asked by Alice H from Harlingen
- Feb 21, 2012
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Is this the correct one to connect a 2005 iMac G5 (via VGA cable) to a TV?
- Asked by Denis W
- Oct 7, 2009
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No, you would actually need the "VGA Display Adapter" for the G5 iMac. Search the Apple store for specifically that item.
- Answered by Lori S from Austin
- Oct 7, 2009
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is there a cord to connect macbook to imac
- Asked by Stephanie M from Richmond Hill
- Dec 26, 2009
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Can I use this adapter to get sound to my TV? The picture is coming through but not the sound.
- Asked by Sara C from Pittsburgh
- Feb 20, 2012
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the VGA cable is only used to display the image on your screen. The VGA isn't capable of transferring the sound through the television. if you want sound try plugging the mac into some speakers. but if you want the sound coming out of the television, you have to get an HDMI adapter, which is also sold in the apple store.
- Answered by Ray C
- Apr 13, 2012
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i have the "newer version" of the 13' backbook. What cord would i need to buy? Whats the difference between the dvi and the display port?
the first time i bought one of the cords it was too big
- Asked by Emily P from Sunland Park
- Apr 20, 2011
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I would like to connect my G5 desktop to an iMac to sometimes share the iMac screen. Is this possible?
- Asked by Katie C from Charleston
- Jul 8, 2010
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iPod to VGA/LCD display
Hi,
I would like to show a video I created on iMovie. Instead of transporting my entire MacBook, I'd like to just transport the video on my iPod. Is there a cable that can go from my iPod to a VGA/LCD projector? Is there a combination of 2 cables that would make this work?
Thank you,
Courtney Ward- Asked by Courtney W from Chesterfield
- Oct 18, 2009
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Yes and no. There is a Composite Cable available for the iPods on this store. Search for it, I can't name a single LCD projector that doesn't have a traditional composite (yellow, red, white) cable setting system available on it. That should work, however you're in the wrong section for this. Try iPod. P.S. Check first that you iPod is on the compatible list for the Composite cable (this is always at the bottom of the page..)
Cheers.- Answered by Andrew P
- Nov 17, 2009
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What cable do I use to connect my Dell monitor to my Imac?
- Asked by Timothy W. K from Carmel Valley
- Jan 4, 2010
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Do I need this cable, or the MiniDVI cable to connect my iMac (21.5 inch) to a different screen?
I need to connect my iMac to my Sony TV, so do I need to use the Mini DisplayPort cable or the MiniDVI cable?
- Asked by Abhayraj J
- Mar 4, 2010
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You need the Mini DisplayPort one
- Answered by Andrew J from Round Hill
- Mar 6, 2010
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what is the difference between Mini display port to VGA and the Mini DVI to VGA
- Asked by Rasha Y from Charlotte
- Feb 16, 2010
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Will the Adapter Make the Laptop Screen go Blank?
I want the screen image to display on the screen of my Early 2011 MacBook Pro, as well as on whatever I plug into the adapter. Will it do this?
- Asked by Linda R from Ridgefield
- May 20, 2012
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Answer
Linda,
I am new to apple (migrated from a PC to iMac about 2-3 weeks ago).
Purchased a Mini DisplayPort Adapter for DVI only because the store did not have a HDMI adapter.
Hooking up the adapter between the iMac and my 23" external display was very easy. The iMac display configuration was also easy. The system did an excellent job of determining the best resolution for the external display.
I chose not to "mirror" the two displays (what shows on the primary display also shows on the other). I like to bring up a window of what I want shown and then drag that window to the external display presentation area for viewing. That way, if I have notes or something else I want to do it does not show up on the external display. Works very well if you are giving a presentation and want to bring up key notes, document questions and answers during your presentation, or look up something on the web during a presentation.
I believe your MacBook Pro will operate in a very similar manner as an iMac. Please check with a staff member at your local Apple store. They will be able to clarify your MacBook Pro display capabilities and make configuration recommendations to best suit your needs.
I hope this information helped you.- Answered by Greg R from Galena
- Jun 5, 2012
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can i use this cable to connect with a vizio tv? i hav a mac book pro. Also, would i need any other cords to get audio and video?
- Asked by Alex L from Mequon
- Nov 21, 2010
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Does it work in reverse? From a VGA Graphics card to the Apple Cinema Monitor?
I have a regular PC with a graphics card that has a VGA output. Can this cable be reversed to put the VGA end on my PC and the Mini DisplayPort into the back of the Apple Cinema monitor?
- Asked by Ronald B
- Sep 25, 2012
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Will mini display port to VGA connect a Macbook 13" to a samsung le26r87bd?
- Asked by Daniel C
- Dec 1, 2010
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