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Apple DVI to ADC Adapter

Works As Expected

Written by VD from Franklin

Apr 1, 2009

I replaced my workhorse PowerPC G5 with a MacPro Quad-Core which didn't support the ADC connector on my Cinema HD display. Since the display was working fine, I decided to spend the $100 to buy this adapter. Sure beats retiring a perfectly good display!

The first unit I received was defective, but the Apple Store shipped a replacement overnight, and supplied the free return shipping label.

The replacement unit is working fine. No problems with the USB port as reported in another review. No problems with sleeping or waking. Works for me as expected.

The unit is 5" x 5" x 1-1/4", but comes with long power, video and usb cables so it fits easily under my desk and easily reaches the display, computer, and power plugs.

44 of 45 people found this useful

Apple DVI to ADC Adapter

Does as advertised, great product

Written by JS from Madison Heights

Jan 6, 2008

If you're dealing with the issue of making an older Apple Display work with your new machine, this is a great solution.

Although other people have talked about heat, etc - I notice none of those issues. It just lays happily on the floor under my desk, which is it's permanent home.

What some other reviewers do not calculate is that Apple Displays, I find, even the older ones, to be graphically superior to most of the displays out there, and even buying one and getting this device will be cheaper than getting an equivalent modern one with the quality and color. I have kept my old displays for years, and still find them very good.

Sure, you can buy a run of the mill LCD for $100. But it will be useless for anything but web browsing and email. This takes something you can find for $100-$150 on e-Bay and makes a $250, awesome, large display with great resolution.

It's why I buy Apple - until six months ago, our firm still had laptops in service from 2002 - and they did the job. You pay more initially, but get much better life out of your machine.

88 of 138 people found this useful

Apple DVI to ADC Adapter

Works perfectly

Written by JP from Prospect

May 5, 2008

It's been under my desk for years doing its job without any problems. It's well worth it to keep a nice monitor compatible with new Macs. The used market is a good indication of how well these adapters hold their value; people are paying more than 75% of the new price.

80 of 134 people found this useful

Apple DVI to ADC Adapter

As advertised

Written by MF from Chesterfield

Jul 22, 2009

Works great connecting my Cinema Display to my Macbook Pro. For those complaining about size, bear in mind that the unit contains the power supply for the monitor. No complaints from this user.

26 of 27 people found this useful

Apple DVI to ADC Adapter

A charm with PowerBook 17" 1.67 GHz and 23" HD Cinema Display

Written by RL from Victoria

Aug 19, 2009

Debated buying the DVI to ADC adapter for months based on some bad user experiences in the reviews but my product has been solid and wish I had bought it months ago when my PowerMac Dual 2.0 GHz motherboard died. Now my very costly (and soon to be 6 year old!) original Apple 23" HD Cinema display is back in use and flawless as ever, saved by a relatively modest additional expense.

I tested my Cinema display as the secondary display and all features worked with the PowerBook display running as the primary display. Now I keep the PowerBook lid closed so the PowerBook is my temporary 'desktop' computer... until 2010. I hope I'll be able to use the display on next year's Mac Pros but the docs do not specifically say the adapter works with current Mac Pro graphic cards.

Do not know if this product has had any engineering or manufacturing changes in the last year to explain the improvement I see compared to the older reviews. Best to borrow a page from the App Store and associate the version of a product with the review - of course we the consumer don't always know what version of the product we have unless the part number (model) actually changes. Recent reviews should guide your purchase decision.

23 of 23 people found this useful

Apple DVI to ADC Adapter

Does what it needs to do, no drama

Written by PT from Kodiak

Jan 26, 2008

I got this so that I could connect my old (circa 1999) 23" Cinema Display (with the ADC connection, duh) to my MacBook Pro and my Dell at work (barf), and some day I will plug it into a Mac Mini (as soon as Apple puts 802.11n wireless in the Mini to motivate me buy one- Apple, are you listening?). Both recognize my Cinema Display immediately and without fuss thanks to this adapter. Both computers offer up a native resolution for the Cin Disp (1600 x 1024) and all options appear to be available. The USB on the CD even works through my Dell, no fuss no muss.

The adapter brick is big, and it does contribute to cable clutter (WHY did Apple dump the cool ADC system!!?????), but it works without drama. Nice. This is the unit to use to keep those old ADC displays hooked up to current DVI computers.

37 of 51 people found this useful

Apple DVI to ADC Adapter

Lifesaver

Written by GR from Dallas

Jun 2, 2007

Recently, I had to replace the video card on my vintage Mac G4 Quicksilver. The new card had no ADC port for me to plug my 23" Apple Cinema display into. The Apple DVI to ADC Display Adapter was the solution and it works perfectly. Plug and play. Absolutely no problems. Full functionality ... including screen saver. A little pricey for an adapter, but considering the only other alternative for me if I wanted a Cinema Display was to buy a new one, then it's quite reasonable.

Thanks Apple!

38 of 53 people found this useful

Apple DVI to ADC Adapter

Just What I Needed

Written by BB from Tulsa

Oct 20, 2008

I had bought my 20" apple cinema display and was using it for an 867MHZ G4. I decided to use the display on my new MBP as an extra screen. The size of the converter is larger than the MBP plug, but cables are long and I have them tucked behind desk on floor, so no lost desk space. I love it because I can still utilize the 2 USB ports on the back of my display, so the one I lost due to plugging in adapter gains me two more. Well worth it.

26 of 32 people found this useful

Apple DVI to ADC Adapter

Most useful -saved a lot of money

Written by PC from SINT-AMANDSBERG

Jun 6, 2006

Switched from a G4 desktop (noisy) machine to a cheep and quiet MacMini. With this display adaptor I can still use my 22" Cinema display. Otherwise I had to buy another new monitor. The $99.00 price may seem high, but it replaces also the power supply that was build in the older G4's. The Mini, given their price setting, do not provide this because the newer DVI displays have again their own power supply.
Good stuff. Works flawlessly somewhere onder my desk.

20 of 21 people found this useful

Apple DVI to ADC Adapter

DVI to ADC adapter

Written by CS from Lakewood

Sep 19, 2005

I have a 1st generation 23" Cinema HD Display for my Quicksilver tower and a Powerbook G4 1.67GHz laptop. This adapter works GREAT. I am now portable with an unbelieveably gorgeous display . . . and no money wasted. One fantastic buy. Thank you Apple.

29 of 39 people found this useful

Apple DVI to ADC Adapter

Ignore all the bad reviews

Written by JR from Montebello

Oct 23, 2006

The whole point of this is to review the product and not whine like a bunch of babies about how you had to spend an extra hundred bucks. Don't any of you even look into what you are actually buying? Apple lists all the specifications for every product they sell. I just upgraded my video card in my G4. I have a 15" apple lcd with a ADC cable. The card I purchased doesn't support an ADC connection. So I guess I'm going to have to spend another $100 bucks to use my Apple display. It doesn't bother me because I know that if I buy something from Apple, I know its going to work. Mac users should be grateful that we are not stuck with some 3rd party options. As much as you hate having to buy this adapter, you can't say it won't work flawlessly.

34 of 52 people found this useful

Apple DVI to ADC Adapter

For what I am using it for, this thing was a steal!

Written by CS from Burbank

Nov 20, 2006

Reading below, you will find that some people are unhappy with this device, and I cannot speak to their points as being invalid, however the adapter has completely upgraded my computing life. My situation may be like many of you out there. Around 5 years ago I purchased a G4 tower and an Apple Display (17" ADC). Recently, I wanted to upgrade, but the G5 tower was a little out of my price range and it did not come with a ADC port for my display. Instead I bought a 24" iMac, and with a mini-DVI-DVI adapter plus the Apple DVI to ADC adapter I am able to use my old 17" display as a second monitor. I can have iTunes or Safari running in full view without cluttering up my iMac's workspace. As far as I am concerned this adapter saved me money and has completely changed the way I am able to experience my computer. Thanks Apple!

29 of 43 people found this useful

Apple DVI to ADC Adapter

ADC to DVI Adapter

Written by BA from Springville

Oct 17, 2009

I bought it, hooked it up to my 20" iMac, 2.4ghz dual core and my old 23" HD Cinema Display (this also required the mini dvi to dvi adapter which I got on web auction for $5). It works perfectly! The USB ports in the back of my old display work perfectly as well and they power my devices that need allot of power like the iPhone. I chose to buy straight from apple because of the horror stories I read here on the old versions of the adapter, I wanted to be sure I got a new one. I am very happy with my purchase and how well it works.

I don't love having to spend $100 bucks, but now that I have the adapter I can see why it is so much money. I went to buy a firewire cable locally and it was $25 - $35 for a simple cable. So maybe the adapter price isn't that unreasonable since it also has a USB adapter and a power supply built in.

14 of 14 people found this useful

Apple DVI to ADC Adapter

Works well and as expected

Written by MM from MANHATTAN

Jul 14, 2008

This adapter, while large, works exactly as I expected. Set it up in about 5 minutes with no problems. Sleep works when you use the function through the computer. I have no complaints.

23 of 32 people found this useful

Apple DVI to ADC Adapter

Just what the doctor ordered

Written by TG from Bellevue

Mar 2, 2009

This baby is what I needed to hook up my older cinema display with my new Mac Pro tower. I spent $100 instead of $800 for a new display. Works great, sleeps and wakes up. I could care less about the pulsing sleep mode light. I'm going to purchase another older cinema display and another one of these adapters to hook up dual display system. Cool beans. Go for it!!!!!

16 of 19 people found this useful

Apple DVI to ADC Adapter

Worked perfectly!

Written by DM from Mississauga

Jan 29, 2008

I had an old 22-inch cinema display just gathering dust, so I picked up one of these adapters. Hooked it up to my old Powerbook G4 and bingo, twin displays. Right outta the box.

Very Happy

36 of 60 people found this useful

Apple DVI to ADC Adapter

Technology marches on.

Written by JL from Cheyenne

May 10, 2006

I have thousands of dollars worth of dimms, sodimms, laser printers, CRT monitors, ISA expansion cards, modems, hard drives, floppy drives, Zip drives, old software and who knows what else--all now obsolete and unused. When ADC came out I thought it was great, one cord to the monitor instead of two, and USB ports to boot (did I mentention parallel and serial devices?). Well now ADC/VGA is being replaced by DVI and all anyone can do is complain that Apple is charging money to keep their now obsolete technology alive. Should I also be mad that my 233 Bondi Blue iMac won't run Aperature?

I thought my 15" display was going south but now it is as bright and beautiful as ever. The adapter box is tucked away from my desktop out of the way and unseen, and I still have the USB ports on the monitor. It also drives my high-power-required Cube USB speakers.

The bottom line is this thing works, and is Apple simple. If you don't like the price of technology advances go buy a new monitor.

17 of 22 people found this useful

Apple DVI to ADC Adapter

Just what I needed for 12" PowerBook

Written by JJ from Acton

Jan 3, 2009

Works perfectly! My 12" PowerBook G4 needed more display area. I bought a used 15" Studio Display and this Adapter. Of course, the adapter and cables are all well designed and top quality.

Cabling the display to my PB is a bit messy, but it's all hidden in an Ikea desk. I wish Apple's Mini-DVI to DVI adapter was a bit longer. The display looks super and it's great to continue using the display instead of throwing it in a landfill!

18 of 25 people found this useful