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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Just doesn't work

Written by CB from North Vancouver

May 5, 2007

I bought the Mini DVI to VGA adapter so I could show my photos on my projector. The projector doesn't 'see' my MACBOOK and the MACBOOK doesn't see my projector. Rebooted, fired up the projector first then MACBOOK first, every possible combination, but no luck... blew an hour trying to get the thing working. BOOHOO, had a bunch of people over to see my pics of Europe and it was just a big bust. This is a passive device so hard to understand why it wouldnt work.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Incompatible with VMWare beta

Written by RW from East Lansing

May 2, 2007

Works fine with OSX outputting to an ancient LCD projector but Windows running in VMWare beta doesn't recognize the hardware.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

very universal

Written by NC

Apr 29, 2007

i use this on projectors and LCD HDTVs. it is very universal and works with not just computer monitors, it works on flat panels, projecors and a lot of other things. works great with my 13" MacBook

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Coolest thing ever (from a soon to be former PC user)

Written by PS from Fort Collins

Apr 29, 2007

Full resoluiton on both Macbook and Dell monitors make for a gigantic desktop. Worked with no problems.

I started with Apple back in the Apple II days, went over to the dark side for a long time (but still recently owned a G4 MMD), but I think my new Macbook may soon become my only computer. If so, this adpater is one of the reasons. I got this (and a mini DVI to DVI that I haven' tried yet), plugged it into the VGA port of my Dell 2005FPW and now I am experiencing the multi-monitor, full resolution (1680 x 1050 and 1280 x 800), spanned-desktop love.

No problems whatsoever. The resolution on the Dell monitor, even in VGA, is quite good. I was going to keep the PC plugged into the DVI, but now I may switch and relegate the PC back to VGA and put the Macbook on the DVI port. I can hardly wait. This is a great product that works just as described. Kudos to Apple. Whooo hooo! Get one (or both). You'll be glad that you did.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Mini DVI to VGA Adaptor

Written by AB from San Francisco

Apr 28, 2007

I can't get the new Mini DVI to VGA adaptor to sync with my Sharp projector when connected to my MacBook. I see the projector in the Display preferences, but it cannot find my MacBook to project it. I have had success with connecting my 14" iBook to the projector. That connector is different however to the one sold for the MacBook.

I'm frustrated and disappointed.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Plug it in & it just works !

Written by CM from Gloucester

Mar 12, 2007

I use the adapter with my 13" macbook & it works perfectly. There is no configuration required. The video quality is quite good despite being downgraded to VGA.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Compatibility issue

Written by SA from Lethbridge

Feb 27, 2007

Although the copy above states:
"The Apple Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter is designed for use with the iMac (Intel Core Duo), MacBook, and 12-inch PowerBook G4."
The adapter that came (and works) with my 12" Powerbook G4 (867 MHz) has a different plug configuration than the one on my MacBook. The two are not interchangable. The description could stand to be more specific regarding _which_ models of PBG4 are compatible.
Both models have worked like a charm for me.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

WOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!

Written by NC from Anchorage

Feb 23, 2007

awesome! works like a dream!

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

mini-dvi ambiguity

Written by MB from kensington

Feb 16, 2007

the unannounced & visually negligible difference between mini-dvi sockets for ibook and macbook is a serious issue. i have been in the position of rescuing a visiting speaker's PC presentation by offering my laptop only to discover that the "mini-dvi adaptor" i already owned ( ibook ) did not fit my macbook. the reputation of the mac for ease and adaptability suffered. it needn't have.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

AMAZZZZZING!!!

Written by JC from Oakland

Feb 4, 2007

I just hooked up the adapter to my Macbook and my 19" dell monitor and they instantly became one. So may great features!

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Great...for a time

Written by CK from New Orleans

Feb 2, 2007

Worked well connecting my 12" G4 PowerBook - it's the ONLY way to connect an external monitor. UNTIL the adapter turned a year old. Poor cord design resulting in some kind of short in the adapter. Now the only way to see anything but an all-purple (or red or yellow) monitor screen is to twist the adapter's cord into a crazy pretzel. Very shoddy manufacturing. If Apple's continuing the use of mini-DVI, they need to devise a better solution than this!

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Works Great!!

Written by DM from Florissant

Feb 1, 2007

I've had this for 3 months and it works like a charm (not to be confused with Lucky Charms which are also good). I use it with my MacBook and a MAG LCD, and it works no prob.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

I read the specs? I did!

Written by TL from Monrovia

Jan 9, 2007

Regarding the issue about the mini-DVI to VGA adapter that does not fit the ibook, it is useful to point out that nowhere on the package does Apple indicate that different model laptops require different mini-DVI adapters. It would be useful if Apple simply wrote, on the packaging, "This adapter fits the following models ...". This is not a difficult thing to do. Moreover, the average consumer is going to assume that a mini-DVI adapter made by Apple will fit all "mini-DVI" ports, unless, of course, Apple makes it clear that this isn't the case.

This said, the adpater works just as it is supposed to when you get the right one.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Perfect

Written by JS from Wahpeton

Jan 3, 2007

This is great! Could using two displays on a Mac be any easier? I just hooked it up to my MacBook, then the second monitor to the adapter, and now I have dual displays with separate windows on each! You can tell your Mac where the second display is located, too. Total time to set up another display, 8 seconds. Well worth it.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Wow, I love it!

Written by WW from Glen Burnie

Dec 28, 2006

I recently converted to the iMac (6-10 months ago) and had the iMac and PC next to each other. I no longer use the PC but had a very nice 19 inch VGA LCD display. I figured I may be able to use it as a 2nd display on the iMac and ditch the PC all together. Bought the mini DVI adapter, plugged it in, plugged the monitor into the adapter, and it JUST WORKED! No drivers, no reboots! I then simply chose the display size I wanted for the 2nd monitor, but both the iMac display and 2nd LCD are in high res and working flawless! Fantastic freedom and option on the iMac, thanks Apple! I have to encourage all who want a 2nd monitor to try this out! Works on the new Intel iMacs.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Works great!

Written by 啓片 from 練馬区

Dec 28, 2006

Works great with my MacBook! Just plug it in, and it works.
I use it mostly to connect to a projector for presentations, but I don't see any kind of distortions/noises on the screen. Should be the same for normal CRT/LCD displays.

Some people have stated that it doesn't work with the iBook.
Well, that's pretty obvious... iBooks never had Mini-DVI. iBooks have Mini-VGA, which is not compatible with this adaptor.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

read the specs!

Written by JD

Dec 21, 2006

It really gets on my nerves when people write angry reviews when its thier fault that the item is not working (i.e. trying to use this with a ibook g4 when its not intened to be used with an ibook g4, obviously it will not work!!!!!!!!!!!!) However if you try reading the specs you will find the compatible machines. WOW what an idea acctually checking to see if it work with your machine before you buy it. This product works very well with the machines it was designed to be used with. I imagine apple has released several different mini dvi ports because they are making improvement in engineering and change the port for the better of the product not to be sneaky and have you buy all kinds of equipment. Apple makes tons of money they are not worried about trying to get you to buy a 20.00 product. Read the specs!!!

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

frustrated person.

Written by JF from new haven

Dec 10, 2006

i just came back from nyc to my home in connecticut after buying a
"mini dvi" to vga adapter for my ibook g4.guess what...IT DOES NOT FIT!!! what is the deal with mac making different mini dvi adapters that look excactly the same but in reality they are a nano meter wider than the other one that, unless you know this, looks like the right one for your machine.heres a novel idea , apple inc...stop trying to be so different, to be so original, that you make longtime customers or any customer for that matter, like myself, get so fed up that they "being me , for whom i can only speak but are surely not alone on this matter" decide to switch to PC just for sanitys sake.by the way those "mac man vs pc man" commercials speak volumes...more than you could have ever known...

signed,frustrated pc,i mean mac person!

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