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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.

1240 of 1886 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Great Product!

Written by AU from Richardson

Jul 3, 2008

I was just looking over the reviews, and I've seen a lot of people complaining that the cable is not long enough, the VGA side is female, etc. Well, THIS PRODUCT IS AN ADAPTER, NOT A CABLE. The reason why the VGA side is female is because it is supposed to connect to a male-to-male VGA cable (typically a blue cable received with any purchase of an external monitor). So, you plug this cable into your apple computer or laptop, and the male-to-male VGA cable connects to the monitor on one side, and the mini DVI to VGA adapter on the other side. That's what this product is made for.
Other than that, I have been using my adapter for about 5 months, and it has worked excellently. As any computer accessory, it has to be taken good care of and not thrown around. Thanks Apple!

166 of 176 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Works just fine.

Written by MS from Ferguson

Mar 31, 2009

The adapter works fine, but you have to be aware of which adapter you need for your computer. It's extremely frustrating that the adapters keep changing with the new models. It would be helpful if apple included the correct adapter with the computer, especially with the laptop models. It seems to me they used to do that.

109 of 115 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Works perfectly connecting 2009 Mini to Sony Bravia

Written by JB from Calgary

Mar 24, 2009

I bought a 40" 1080p Sony Bravia television in anticipation of the Mac Mini refresh. Due to the delays I hooked up my G5 tower to be our media center in the meantime. It worked pretty well but the new setup is far better - the Sony Bravia works perfectly as a monitor for the new Mini via this connector. It's seamless.

48 of 52 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Lasted over two years

Written by CM from Missoula

Feb 21, 2006

I assume this is the one I have because it says 12 inch PB G4 in the description. Mine just recently, after more than two years, began to loose its connection. It has been indispensable to me for teaching and I am ordering a new one right now.

102 of 161 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

mini-dvi to vga

Written by JM from Panama City

Sep 7, 2007

Absolutely fantastic. The cord is just the right size and not too short at all. In this case, the shortness is great. I hooked this up from my Macbook to my 19" widescreen Acer monitor. It could not have been easier to set up. Just go to System Preferences > Display, and you're all set. Now with my Apple Remote, external hard drive, and Surround Sound, I have an awesome media center in my room. Thanks Apple!

64 of 88 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Works great!

Written by CY from Los Angeles

Sep 21, 2006

I got this adapter so I could hook up my macbook to my hdtv. Everything works as advertised and I even tried seeing if I could output when booting in windows XP and I was pleasantly surprised to see there were no issues extending or mirroring the desktop onto the tv.

53 of 66 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Can't People read?

Written by MM from Moncton

Jun 28, 2008

I have bought many things from the apple store, all of them work perfectly and to the exact specifications that they were intended
The Biggest problem i have with the apple store is the people who order stuff and then complain that it doesn't work because they can't read. If you read the description on what the device your ordering is for then you will get what you want. Its really not that complicated.
Specifically on this cable, yes it is only for Intel based macs, NOT the older macs, (iBook...etc) and its not meant to be long, I don't know of any devices that have male connection points? It replicates a port on the side of your computer, its not an extension.
So for all the complainer's, please for the good of all the Online store shoppers, please go back to grade 5 and learn how to read

82 of 125 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Saved me 1200$ (well, an iMac...)

Written by AH from Saint-Donat

Dec 15, 2007

I bought this back in october and it permitted me to send my PC to junk and use my MacBook as a real desktop (bought keyboard and mouse as well) , Even when i go to my parents house, i just connect to a screen, keyboard and mouse (even M$ keyboards) an it just give a great feeling. Never had any problem.

138 of 237 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Overall Great Product.

Written by AG from Oakdale

Oct 27, 2009

I got this product for my Macbook. I am gonna dual screen my Macbook to my 32" Samsung Tv. I suggest that everyone make sure what model your Mac is before purchasing any Mini Dvi Adapter. Because they are different Like with this one.

36 of 37 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Works very well!

Written by DT from Morden

Apr 1, 2008

I use the adapter to connect a macbook to multimedia projectors at schools where I do presentations on the landmine and cluster munition issues. I've been using it for close to a year and have not had any problems.

121 of 207 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Works with Mac mini (Early 2009) too

Written by AD from Houston

Sep 22, 2009

This adapter works with the Mac mini (Early 2009), notwithstanding a claim to the contrary by another reviewer. My Pioneer plasma TV has a "PC" wide XGA (analog) port for connecting to a Mac or other personal computer. The Mac mini automatically recognized the available resolutions and color profile. The picture is beautiful. Couldn't ask for more.

39 of 44 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Very, very good

Written by FS from Brooklyn

Oct 22, 2008

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.

38 of 43 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

mini DVI to VGA adapter

Written by MS from Toronto

Aug 15, 2007

I have a widescreen 20' ultrasharp Dell monitor and wanted to connect my new MacBook to it. The adapter works perfectly, but I have to say it took a bit of looking around to actually set it up via system preferences. I wish though the adapter came with my MacBook. It costs 29$CAD plus taxes. I love Apple products, but sometimes wish there were more more deals on them, especially for students.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

AMAZING.... but be carfull

Written by AT from ETOBICOKE

Jun 21, 2009

So when I purchased this cord i had no doubt that I would be impressed, and I was! it was amazing it worked great and improved my computer use so much! But however I noticed one thing that could be easily fixed, I found that the mini DVI side of the cord easily fell out or got disconnected, this resulted in the displays having to reset, which does not take long but can be a bother. So make sure that your cord is in there nice and tightly and not in a awkward position.

Other that than it was a amazing product!

35 of 39 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Does what it needs to do

Written by ML from Shediac River

Nov 4, 2008

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!

38 of 45 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Works Fantastic!

Written by AG from Goderich

Jun 25, 2009

Just got it in a few minutes ago, and it works perfectly! The only problem with the negative reviews is that they order the wrong adapter! Do what I did, and really research it!

The delivery was faster then I ever expected. All in all, 5 stars.

35 of 41 people found this useful

Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Works, apple should have included it.

Written by JE from Bakersfield

May 5, 2007

This obviously works with my macbook. My problem is that apple didnt include this with the macbook. I realize that there are differnt addapters, bt i really think it should have come with my macbook, so i dont have to pay 20 bucks for one. I had one with my ibook, why not the macbook?

42 of 55 people found this useful