Reviews for Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adaptor

Ok so about a month ago I really really wanted to play my wii in my room. So I figured out how much money I had so i could buy a tv for my room. Then I asked my mom if I could buy it and she was like "no absolutely not!!!" So i looked around trying to find other ways to get my wii in my bedroom and I finally realized I could do it on my macbook pro. So I bought the converter box but that needs a VGA to mac adapter (FAIL). And now I finally have that (this thing) AND IT DOESNT FIT IN MY MACBOOK!!!!!!!!what the heck?????

The description for the product says, and I quote, "The Apple Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter is designed for use with the iMac (Intel Core Duo)...". Well I just went to plug the adapter it into my "iMac", and it's not the right end to plug it into my computer. Did I mention my brand new computer is a iMac with the Intel Core Duo processor. I even got the upgrade 3.33GHZ Intel Core Duo processor. Maybe the upgrade changed the port to a port that doesn't fit "Common" everyday ports!! My port is an elite port, so maybe I will have to pay extra for an adapter from Apple that will actually fit my stupid port!! What is this?? For supposedly such smart people, why in the world do you have different style ports for the same exact use? The pictures match up, but that is it. Maybe I'm reading the description wrong when it says, "USE WITH THE iMAC (INTEL CORE DUO)". It doesn't give exceptions to the description, does it?? DON'T THINK SO!!! I AM SO UPSET RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a MacBook, and this cord appeared to be the proper size, but apparently it isn't the right mini-DVI cord. I needed it for a presentation, I would have had it in time, but now I have to get a hold of one somehow else.

I bought this cable March 25th, 2010. It arrived, and I was able to use it teaching my class. It worked great! I was able to make my class so much more interactive and didn't have to rely on paper copies. The next day I pulled out the cable to use it, and the cable was dead. No signal, nothing.

I might add I had the same issue with a cheaper, non-mac cable. I'm not sure what the problem is (I have a 2007 13 inch MacBook). I guess I'm going for the third cable. Any recommendations? I've thrown about $35 away between the two.

So, sorry Apple, I can't recommend this cable.

I´ve just bought this adapter to connect my IMAC Intel Core 2 Duo to my LG LCD FULL HD monitor and works just great!!!

I bought this to connect my monitor to my computer. First of all, why can't they just put a standard VGA and/or DVI adapter on the computer? Second, it doesn't stay in the computer very well. Third, you have to wiggle it and bend it just right or the color on the monitor will be messed up. I think that is because of a short in the wire. Last, it should be cheaper.

This adapter is totally unreliable: there must be an internal short or poor connection made with one or more of the wires carrying color data. The first time we used it, we had to wiggle and twist it and set it down 'just right' to avoid getting a green picture on a black and white version of "Scrooge" (the 1951 Christmas classic). I'm surprised at Apple making such shoddy workmanship available. Other reviews report the same low quality.

Had this cable 1 month. Used three times and now it doesn't work. Read the other comments before buying this cable. There's a reason the rating is low.

As with most people, I always thought to keep my accessories from previous MACs to use on newer models.
That doesn't work this time. I had kept my mini DVI to VGA cord from my iBook G4 to use with my 2007 Macbook. I just found out today that the ports on these two models are different.
So, now I have to cough up more money to buy a cord that will work. And I believe there is no mention of this change as the ports are just referred to as "mini DVI" ports...not "mini DVI 2" like they refer to USB 2.0 or Firewire 400 and/or 800.

I recommend to everyone; before you get excited at the prospect of watching your Family Guy episodes you downloaded from iTunes on your new flatscreen TV, make sure you know if you have the proper cord (if you kept one from a previous Mac).
Best of Luck.

For the most part it is pretty useful for connecting your macbook to your hdtv. But I wish the one end of the cable fit a little more securely in my computer.