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Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter

Not compatible

Written by AP from Chicago

Aug 18, 2009

This cable does not work with the macs from the fall of 2008 either (they say not compatible with white Jan 2009). I bought it because of all the great reviews, but when I got it, the DVI plug does not fit my fall 2008 macbook (the aluminum one). FYI.

Apple: Please be more specific in your descriptions!

66 of 80 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter

Does not work with new (Early 2009) Mac Mini

Written by ML from Seattle

Mar 30, 2009

Was hoping to hook up the new Mac Mini up to my older Television. Called in apple support they said it doesn't work. The newer software on the newer "better" graphics card doesn't work with older TVs. Therefore this product does not work with the new Mac Mini and they should say so on the "Overview" like it does for the 2009 MacBood. My "older" TV does not have HDMI input, so I now have a nice looking silver box sitting there until I get a new HDTV with HDMI.

43 of 56 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter

Doesn't work for 2009 Mac Mini

Written by JA from Issaquah

Sep 15, 2009

... even though the guys at the Apple Store said it would. Apple needs to be more clear about what machines it does work with; more importantly, what machines it doesn't work with.

35 of 44 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter

I want a refund.

Written by GR from Saskatoon

Oct 11, 2009

I bought this for my 2009 mac mini to hook up with my crt tv via s-video. What I didn't know was that this thing does not work with the newest mac mini. It looks like it should work. It does not work.

I am now $30 poorer for no good reason.

53 of 90 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter

Piece of junk.

Written by BO from Chicago

Sep 28, 2008

This worked great for about a month and today it just bombed out on me. The picture is suddenly dark, washed out in blues and blacks. $19 isn't an outrageous price unless I have to replace it every six weeks.

35 of 59 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter

Fragile

Written by AD from Harper Woods

Nov 16, 2008

I bought this adapter last year. I have only had 3 chances of using it. Now it does not work at all. I saw that there were other people who had similar problems with this adapter. Fragile... and disappointing.

22 of 34 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter

Wrong Adapter for a MacBook 13" 2.16.Ghz Intel Duo Core

Written by GL from Rutherford

Apr 10, 2008

I bought one adapter based on the picture above. Big Problem. The socket at the end of the short wire that goes into the side of the computer, is the wrong size/ configuration.
Why? WHY? WHY? I am waiting for a response or and explanation for the misleading information provided.
I'm out over $22.00 .. I wonder if apple cares enough to write back. At least lead me in the right direction. Is there a DVI-2 plug? 32 pin? Is it really Mini?
Apple, be kind and give me a call or write back.

133 of 257 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter

Quality Control?

Written by AW from Kingston

Feb 8, 2009

I worked at the Apple Store for a while and I'm usually a big fan of their products. However, quality control missed this one... It stopped working in less than a month!

26 of 45 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter doesn't work with Mini Mac

Written by YL from Scarborough

Jul 3, 2009

I bought this cable from Best Buy, but I find it doesn't work with my Mini Mac. At here, I also read someone left the same message as mine.

If it's true, apple should be noticed it, and correct its advisory information on this product webpage, or give us a software update on Mini Mac displaying driver.

Previously I love apple product, and this is my first time to encounter this problem.

22 of 40 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter

do not buy

Written by RH from Millersville

Jan 26, 2008

I have previously left a review that this was a good product, now after only five days,i have changed my mind because it is already broken. i have seen other reviews saying the same thing, worked fine then just wouldnt work one day. im really surprised that apple made such a horrible product. they are starting to take micrsofts path. so again, do not buy this product.

81 of 163 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter

Mini Display Port

Written by AR from Sparks

Oct 6, 2009

I am a convert from PC to Mac Pro for our Dj Business. I am very dis-appointed that Apple switch from mini DVI display port to a Mini Display Port on the new Mac Pro
but without available adopter to output video to S-video or RCA video. I purchased a $2500 laptop for music video but could not use this expensive laptop without the adapter.

3 of 9 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter

Not compatible

Written by MR from Ottestad

Oct 6, 2009

Worked on all my previous MBs, did not work with my May 09 white MacBook.. rubbish.

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Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter

not good for wide flat-panels

Written by CN from Santa Monica

Aug 25, 2007

the entire screen didnt get displayed correctly on my tv. maybe it is because it wasnt designed for 32-inch wide flat-panel lcd tvs? the display is also too fuzzy.

38 of 82 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter

It doesnt fit... :(

Written by SE from Metairie

Dec 26, 2005

I have a 12 in. powerbook with a mini dvi port on it. This is a different kind of plug in and it won't fit. I don't know what I should do because i still want an adapter. It would be great if I could use it though.

37 of 82 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter

Image quality is awful!

Written by CR from Toronto

Jun 6, 2008

I used this to hook up my Macbook first to a projector and then to a widescreen HDTV using the yellow end of a composite cable (though I've heard that S-video isn't that much better) but the image quality was really bad in both cases. It didn't register the fullscreen or the entire resolution. It shrunk the resolution, so you had a pixelated image that was all warped because of the fullscreen not being registered, which looked especially bad on a fullscreen TV. I want to return it but I don't think they'll let me.

109 of 233 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter

Will not work under Windows XP Pro using boot camp

Written by CC from Towson

Jun 1, 2008

Of course, as usual apple will ignore this tiny detail.

I m Mac with stupid ports which require custom adapters which will not work with any other OS

But hey it looks cool. It just doesn't work

117 of 249 people found this useful

Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter

this product sucks'!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Written by AL from old brookville

Jun 17, 2007

basically it works great for a while...but after time like a month or so...the screen that it is connected to starts flashing....already had to buy two...and the quality is not even that good.

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Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter

Some Problems

Written by RL from New Carlisle

Mar 29, 2006

It tried to work with my Intel iMac and Sony TV, but did not sync properly.
It is unuseable for this application.

22 of 60 people found this useful