Questions & Answers for Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adaptor
380 Questions from the Community
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is there a Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter with a longer cord?
it seems in every picture and the one that i have that the adapter is available with only one cord length. it looks like it might be two inches/5cm? is there an adapter with a longer cord?
- Asked by Reginald H
- May 16, 2012
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AnswerNo, but don't forget it's just an adaptor - it isn't supposed to be a "cord" as well. Because the other side of the adaptor is female VGA, you will still need a male-male VGA cable to run to your screen/projector - and that cable will come in a variety of lengths.
Matt- Answered by Matt C from Brooklyn
- Jul 5, 2012
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Can I use this device to run dual (Side-by-Side) monitors from an iMac?
If I use this adapter and an additional VGA monitor, can I set up the secondary monitor to serve as an extension of my desktop or will it only duplicate what appears on the primary screen?
- Asked by Stephen S from Highland Park
- Jan 23, 2011
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Best AnswerMac OS X lets you configure a second display either way, and you can change back and forth anytime. You can mirror the first display, or have the second display serve as more screen space to extend the first display.
- Answered by Kenneth D from Ottawa
- Jan 27, 2011
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Does this adapter carry analog signals, converts it, or uses apple trickery?
This is really bugging me. I want to hook my unibody mbp up to my tv via composite cable. Composite is roughly the analog components of VGA. VGA is analog, correct? but the pin-out on the mini display port does not specify a dedicated analog path. but it does have vague reverences to non-video data lines (pin 2 and 4)
I have tried mini DP ->DVI-I adapter, to a DVI-I -> component cable with no success. (implying no analog present at all)
so, how is analog getting out of the port for VGA? is there a feedback resistor inside the adapter which is communicating with the video card to specify digital for the DVI-d adapter, and analog for the VGA adapter? what this all is implying to me is you only get analog out of the graphics card with a VGA adapter and only digital with the DVI-d.- Asked by Tucker P from Loveland
- Oct 15, 2009
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AnswerTo my awareness, VGA is only Analogue. The DVI Apple offers is the DVI-D version, and therefore digital. I don't know all the fancy terms for it, but in so many words as far as I'm aware, this is Analogue, and the DVI-D version Apple supply is the only Digital version they offer...
- Answered by Andrew P
- Nov 17, 2009
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does it work with original mac air computers
I need to connect my mac air ( pull out tab) to a projector
Is this the one that fits it?
I can't see if it is as narrow of a connection as I have on my 2008 Mac air...original- Asked by Tony S from Acworth
- Nov 17, 2010
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AnswerNo, the orginal Macbook Air has a Micro-DVI, not mini DisplayPort.
- Answered by Scott G
- Nov 20, 2010
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May i used this one for iMac9,1, intel core 2 duo?
- Asked by Omer V
- Oct 22, 2009
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AnswerYes. The Early 2009 iMac has a mini DisplayPort.
- Answered by Matthew K from New York
- Oct 24, 2009
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how do i know if my mac has a mini displayport?
i want to buy a vga adaptor but don't know which one to buy.
- Asked by Kathleen F from Berkeley
- Dec 15, 2009
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Best AnswerThis worked for me: look in your hard disk icon, you should see a link (folder alias) called "User Guides and Information", which should contain a Users Guide soecific for your computer model. One of its parts should be ports for your computer and that will tell you what kind of video output port you have.
- Answered by Robin C from Helensvale
- Dec 22, 2009
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Should this cable be used if you connect a VGA monitor to the Apple Mac mini MB463LL Mini DisplayPort?
Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
- Asked by Sean Z
- Oct 6, 2009
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Best AnswerYes. You can also use the Mini-DVI port on your Mac mini to plug a VGA monitor to it - then you would need the Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter.
- Answered by Bjorgvin B
- Oct 11, 2009
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Will this send a signal over a 100' vga cable without additional signal boosting?
VGA cable length
- Asked by Joshua M from Columbia
- Feb 25, 2010
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AnswerA lot of things must be taken into account in a situation like this. I've had mixed experiences when it comes to long vga cables. There are different grades of quality for VGA cables. Also, since VGA is not a digital connection, you run the risk of gaining a lot of noise, and possibly not having a clean signal by the time the connection gets to the receiving device. You may want to do trial and error. I would recommend getting your cables and adapters from a store where you can return them if you end up being unhappy with the end results.
- Answered by Matthew S from Decatur
- Mar 15, 2010
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Will this allow me to output 1080i video from my MacBook Pro?
I would like to find a VGA to component video cable if this can output HD signals. My HDTV is older and does not have HDMI, only component video for HD input.
- Asked by Abir S from Montreal
- Nov 25, 2009
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AnswerVGA can handle 1080p, but only high-end TV's can display 1080i or 1080p through VGA, the TV you have described seems doubtful.
- Answered by Lawrence D
- Nov 30, 2009
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WHAT ADAPTER IS NEED TO USE A DUAL (2) MONITOR SETUP FOR MAC MINI
I have MAC MINI (Serial #G87221GMWOD), MODELIDENTIFIER "macmini1,1", (1.83 GHz), Intel Core Duo, 2 cores, 2 GB.
I currently have one monitor. a ViewSonic
VA1903wSERIES:(LCD Display)
Resolution: 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz
Pixel Depth: 32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Rotation: Supported
I would like to add another monitor similar to my current ViewSonic, except for a larger display (22").
As I am not technically inclined, not to mention I'm 81 years old, I would appreciate your information as to how to setup/attach the new monitor to my current setup. The end result being that both monitors display the same information.
I appreciate and thank you for any assistance may be able to pass along to me.
Very truly you,
Franklin B. Dreyer- Asked by Franklin B. D from North Quincy
- Oct 12, 2009
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Best AnswerHi Mr. Dreyer,
Unfortunately the model of Mac Mini that you have only supports one monitor. The new model that was recently released has two display outputs (Mini DVI and Mini DisplayPort) whereas yours only has one (Mini DVI).
I am unaware of any method for splitting that single display output to allow it to connect to two monitors. I'm very sorry
- Alex R.- Answered by Alex R from Miami
- Oct 16, 2009
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What adapter do I need to run my hp w2207h 22" monitor using my Macbook pro? I have read DVI to DVI then from that to another adapter DVI To VGA.
It should be as easy as using the Mini with the VGA adapter but I have read it does not work. The monitor has a HDMI port, is there an adapter that can be used from the HDMI to the MacBook Pro?
- Asked by Jodilynn F from Calgary
- Mar 29, 2010
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AnswerIf your monitor has HDMI, then use the Mini Display/DVI and the DVI/HDMI. It worked for me with the telly. No worries, as you need a digital signal only. When you buy the DVI/HDMI in your local electrical store make sure, that it matches the Apple adapter.
Unfortunately my HP2309v has VGA input only and I'm in a pickle.- Answered by Krzysztof T from Leytonstone
- Apr 8, 2010
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How do I connect my MacMini to my Panasonic Plasma monitor?
- Asked by Brad S from Tucson
- Oct 12, 2009
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AnswerJust get a "Mini Displayport Male and USB Male Audio to HDMI Female Converting Adapter"
- Answered by Victor T from Fremont
- Nov 28, 2009
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I have the macbook pro, is this what I should use to connect to a monitor with vga input?
I want to know if this is it, and if it is, do I need anything else?
- Asked by Taylor M from San Francisco
- Oct 21, 2009
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Is this the adapter for 13" macbook aluminum?
I want to know if this adapter is compatible with the port of my 13" macbook aluminum, because i bought one and didn't fit, it was for the old 13" macbook, please someone answer me, I really need to know, thank you.
- Asked by Monserrat P from Queens
- Feb 6, 2010
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AnswerYes, I believe so.
I have a MacBook 13" from last year, and it works great with mine!- Answered by Judah J from Cherry Hill
- Feb 9, 2010
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Is the adapter sold in the Apple store or do I have to buy it online?
- Asked by Susan K from San Rafael
- Sep 25, 2011
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AnswerAll official apple stores will stock this cable.
- Answered by Robin O
- Oct 22, 2011
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Mini Display Port to S-Video or Component Video adapter for new MacMini?
My TV has 3 HDMI ports: 2 on the back and one on the front. Cable and Blueray are plugged in the back. I have a new Mac mini hooked up to the front HDMI port but it does not look tidy. Is there a cable that I can connect the new Mac mini to the rear component or S-Video ports on the back of my TV?
- Asked by Declan M from Lakeland
- Jul 15, 2010
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What cable do I need to connect my MacBook Pro 13 inch to Samsung SyncMaster 213T? The Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter doesn't work currently.
This display worked with my previous MacBook Pro that "officially" retired last week.
- Asked by Patricia B from Vienna
- Aug 31, 2011
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AnswerYou could try usb to vga.
- Answered by Sameer M from Rancho Palos Verdes
- Jun 17, 2012
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