Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adaptor

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3.5 out of 5 stars

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Fragile

    • Written by from Sherwood Park

    I had this adapter for approximately 1 month when the cord started to short out and drop colours. This adapter is junk. One of the few Apple products that has truly disappointed me.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Product works perfectly

    • Written by from College Grove

    I cracked my iMac screen right in the middle, rendering 80% of it useless. Alright, so it was in the back of the car, and a book-bag got thrown on it. It was "just" an accident! But never again...

    Fixing the iMac with a new screen would have cost about $700-$900, which gave me great pause for thought. But I had an old VGA monitor that I had bought years ago, so I got the DVI to VGA Adapter from Apple. IT WORKS PERFECTLY!

    As an added bonus (and I don't know if this is software driven or adapter driven), the desktop size automatically adjusted PERFECTLY for the size of my VGA monitor.

    (1) Apple sure knew what it was doing when it made this adapter.

    (2) Under this number (2), I had written a whole section praising Apple's technical support department, but when I read the "terms and conditions" for posting reviews, I had to delete it because the terms don't allow me to write about the service. Thanks anyway, you guys!

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't work with all TV's

    • Written by from Silver Spring

    Works fine for presentations on the LCD projectors I've tried. Connecting to a Sony Bravia--the TV doesn't
    recognize that a computer is connected, and won't allow you to select the PC input (is dimmed). Workaround: Connected a shutdown netbook via 15pin cable, the TV then can figure out that the PC port is live and can then select the PC port input, then switched the cable over to the Mac, and it then works fine. Am guessing there is probably some
    ground or other sense pin that is not properly being seen.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Great product

    • Written by

    This product does have a limited life span especially if treated poorly. however since apple is an awesome company all of these converters are under a year warranty if it breaks within that year simply bring the receipt to any store they will quickly and easily get you a new one free of charge with a new year warranty. and if it breaks after the year... well than u still got your moneys worth it's only 20$

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great adapter!!!

    • Written by from Glenview

    I bought this for functionality on my TV screen.
    I love the price it, is worth being without a single setback.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    6 Month Life Span

    • Written by from Oklahoma City

    This is the second adapter that I have had die at 6 months. The adapter works fine, but is poorly constructed in that it is not very durable. I never flex, bend, fold, twist, etc. the adapter, yet both have stopped passing the red signal. Going to have to buy a third one tomorrow.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Works fine

    • Written by from Woodbury

    Ive been reading these reviews about the cable being too short and well to all those ignorant people out there its pretty obvious you need another cable in between the adapter to the source being a TV or projector. Overall this product works fine on my sharp tv

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    so far so good, must have

    • Written by from Merritt Island

    this piece of plastic is a must have for the macbook. so far it works GREAT! love it.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    works for Powerbook G4 and MacBook?

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    My old computer is a PowerBook G4 12" and my new one is a MacBook with Intel Core 2 Duo. The overview for this adapter says it's compatible with both. However, both of these have very different mini DVI ports. I have an adapter that was bought a long time ago that fits the PowerBook G4 DVI port but does not fit the MacBook port. So, the overview is clearly misleading and somebody's still bound to be screwed over. Despite the review about different PowerBooks having different DVI ports, they still haven't thoroughly clarified the issue.

    I suggest that no one buy this product and keep leaving one-star reviews until they fix this and put up some more pictures of the DV-side of the adapter so you can at see for yourself if it looks compatible with your port.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    It's an adaptor

    • Written by from Wynyard

    Yes, CP from Langley, remember that this is essentially an adaptor, so it is meant to adapt what you already have in the form of a VGA/DVI cable. Your VGA/DVI cable will be a standard type for your devices. Apple provide this to help you 'convert' your signal. Why do they do this? Well, have you seen the back of a modern PC or non-Mac laptop...who really wants all those ugly holes in the back of their beautiful computer. Just use the adaptor when you need it - you only wear pyjamas when you need to, they're not underneath your clothes all the time!

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Use your VGA cable

    • Written by from Pepperell

    Is this guy from Langley for real??? CP you need a VGA cable between the Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter and the VGA monitor itself. Just like you need a VGA cable between a pc's VGA port and a VGA monitor.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    It works for me ... but..

    • Written by from Hyderabad

    It has worked for me stright away !!
    im using a KVM swith to switch between my Vista Desktop and macbook (inter core duo / 13.3" white) .
    and when i adjusted the display settings of external LCD monitor (Samsung syncmaster 920nw (19")) to suite the resolution which is the best match.. im amazed by the display.

    however, when i returned to Vista the entire display settings got changed / streched ..etc.
    i thought the resolution / strech adjustments were soft updates from macbook display / configuration :(

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Good Luck Getting the One You Need

    • Written by from Guaynabo

    As someone baptized in Mac Religion and having set up my new company only with Mac equipment it is SOOOOOOOOO frustrating to find that every time a new version of a MacBook comes out they change the mini-DVI output configuration.

    One of my various Macs is a black core-duo MacBook fromk about 2 years ago. I went and bought the mini-DVI to VGA adapter and find that IT DOES NOT FIT MY MAC BOOK. NO WHERE on the packaging does it say that the mini-DVI end fits only certian versions of Mac Book. And I cannot find where I can find which one to buy (or even if back issue ones are for sale).

    I have to use this computer as my back up for projecting presentations but I can't without the adapter. What do I have to do - buy a brand new Mac Book and get the adapter the same day????????????????

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    can't use it; way too short.

    • Written by from Langley

    I can't believe that Apple can be so brilliant and so stupid at the same time. What good is cord that's only 2 inches long? I would have to dangle my MacBook from the VGA input at the back of the TV!, with the lid open! (It's at least 12 inches from the VGA input to the stand the TV sits on. Get real Apple.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Inconveniently flimsy

    • Written by from Jackson

    I am currently living and working outside the US, where there are no Apple retail stores. I need to use my Macbook with multiple projectors daily, so when my video output showed signs of discoloration and intermittent failure, I nearly panicked. I guess can order a new one, but they are terribly expensive and difficult to find where I am. Besides, I've only had my adapter for about 3 months--will a new one last as long? It seems they just aren't built to last.

    If not for this fatal flaw, I would have given the adapter at least 4 stars in quality and workability. In short, I'm sorely disappointed.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    When it works, it works well, but...

    • Written by from greenwich,

    I work at a school and these get destroyed very easily. We have about 15 iMacs and any number of MacBooks using these connections to work with SMARTboards, projectors, etc. and we have had to replace, on average, one every two-to-three months.

    They should either have a longer cord, or no cord at all between the connections for better reliability

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Useful but very fragile

    • Written by from Fort Collins

    I had an ibook and the adapter worked pretty well and came with my computer, then I bought my MacBook and I had to buy this, I use it pretty often and after 3 months it is not working anymore. I will have to buy another one,

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Does what it needs to do

    • Written by from Shediac River

    Well let's face it, this is an adapter cable, so really, what do you need to know... I plug one end into the VGA cable that fits my BenQ projector, and the other end into my Macbook pro, and everything works just fine. I've read a few reviews claiming the cable did not work with Samsung monitors. All I can say is it does work with my Samsung SyncMaster 712N. Like just about every cable ever made, it is more expensive than it should be, but this is not unique to apple - Just try to buy a Monster HDMI cable!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Good Product

    • Written by

    it's good, works

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Very, very good

    • Written by from Brooklyn

    I got this with my (now previous generation) MacBook, and I used it with a variety of displays, ranging from a VGA monitor from the 90's to a beautiful 19" flat panel to a HD TV, and every time, it provides a clear and sharp picture. If the DVI version is good, I'll probably get that one too.

    I highly recommend it, but if you just bought one of the new MacBooks, MBPs, or MBAs, be sure to get the one with the Mini Display port. This one won't work with those.

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