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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Fragile and unreliable

Written by CG from elstree

May 15, 2009

The Mini DisplayPort IMHO is a disaster!
Received two new MacBook Pro's a couple of weeks ago. First time one was used we had problems with Dual-link DVI display
Second unit developed a fault with its Mini DisplayPort to VGA connector (no blue displayed - very embarrassing during a client presentation!)
Apple need to deal with this

10 of 11 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Worst Apple Product Ever

Written by SJ from Clinton

May 14, 2009

I've had two of these so far...I tried them both with a 30" Apple display and a 30" Dell display driven from three different computers - a 24" iMac, a 13" Unibody MacBook, and a 15" Unibody MacBook. In every case the end result produced either a flickering display or a display image that had no depth (i.e. it looked shallow and out of phase).

To begin with, it's disappointing that Apple forces you to buy this for their new line of MacBooks and iMacs. But to produce a product this lacking in quality, it's ridiculous.

I'm so disappointed with this product, that I've just downgraded to a 2.5 GHz MacBook Pro so that I can run my 30" display without problems.

Apple needs to fix this or design a new product! I'm not buying a Unibody MacBook Pro again until you do.

13 of 15 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

I have problem.

Written by SS from Sby

May 12, 2009

I Just get the new Mac Mini with Mini Disolayport to Dual-Link DVI Adapter using them with my HP LP3065 30" LCD monitor with 2560 X 1600.

When I start my computer after while my screen goes unreadable, I have to unplug the display cable and re plugin again or put the computer in sleep mode and start it again to make the display readable.

Also the screen flecks many times during my session.

I hope Apple provide patch for this problem ASAP.

Note:

I use my HP LP3065 with my Windows machine with no problems at all.

8 of 9 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Mine works great

Written by KC from Tooele

May 11, 2009

Purchased this after reading of all the problems. Happy to say mine is working perfectly. Running a Mac Mini and Dell UltraSharp 3008WFP.

I have 4 gigs ram in the mini, the USB cable on the monitor adapter is plugged into a hard drive enclosure/powered USB hub, and I do NOT have the monitor connected via the passthrough USB on the adapter (its also plugged directly into my hub). I purchased a 3' dual link DVI cable from a local vendor for $20, (not the $90 ripoff from Best Buy) as the Dell monitor shipped with a SINGLE link DVI cable. No flicker, mouse issues, distortion, or any wake from sleep issues.

I waited 5 days to post this review, to make sure no problems cropped up. Barcode label on the cable box says "january" so I would assume this particular cable was NOT recently manufactured.

6 of 9 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Works beautifly with Dell 3007WFP-HC

Written by MW from Las Vegas

May 8, 2009

Hooked up new 30 inch dell monitor to new imac - no problems - recovers from sleep perfectly.

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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Terrible - defective junk

Written by CS from Chicago

May 8, 2009

Bought it for my uMB, tested it and it left all sort of distortion lines everywhere. Slightly better if you plug the USB into an external USB power adapter but that lasts 10 mins. There needs to be a recall on this. I returned it the same day.

10 of 10 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

It is broken

Written by DM from New York

May 3, 2009

I have the same issue often reported here of flicker and noise coming through the adapter. For those who think it works, I suggest you test with a black background (or play a movie) as the high contrast makes the noise impossible to miss.

It maybe, as one reviewer suggests, that people complaining merely have a defective adapter and it should be returned. Well, I did that and it still doesn't fly. Given the number of complaints here, I think it is pretty clear that the adapter is faulty. I tried two Apple Cinema displays with a new mac book pro, and I get the noise. My old macbook pro works fine. I am a huge supporter of Apple, but this product needs to be replaced.

13 of 14 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Awful product

Written by JM from New Farm

May 2, 2009

Have this connected to a mini and my Dell 30" ... after wake from sleep, the screen will invariably muck up (as described in other posts) requiring me to reconnect the adapter.

I expected better Apple. I expected it to work.

10 of 13 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

If it is broke, RETURN IT!

Written by DH from The Woodlands

Apr 27, 2009

For those with the 1 star review, did any of you brainiacs think of returning it for a replacement? I had the colored lines interference, and this may be a surprise to some, but I packed it up and went to the store to exchange it for another one. The "Genius" tested out the broken unit to verify that it was the cause, and then brought out a new one and verified that it worked properly in store. Yet another great example of good customer service from Apple.

25 of 42 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

works for me

Written by LS from Den Haag

Apr 27, 2009

I just got this adapter delivered a few hours ago and its working fine so far. I'm using it with a 30" apple cinema display and a month-old macbook.

I was worried about whether it would work ok after the negative reviews here and elsewhere, but it seems to be just fine for me - I can not tell the difference between connecting up to my previous-model macbook pro (which has a dual DVI port built in) and my new macbook.

Of course the price is still rather outrageous, hence no 5 stars.

6 of 10 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Perfect

Written by PM from Dublin

Apr 21, 2009

Works exactly as described... no issue here! Remember, most people satisfied with this adapter WILL NOT post a positive review!

10 of 35 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Great connector

Written by ML from Riverside

Apr 19, 2009

I like this so I can connect my mac book pro to the 30 in screen. It is nice because it keeps most of the cords out of the way. I recommend this to anyone who wants to hook their 30-inch to their macbook or macbook pro.

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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

So Far So Good

Written by AA from Orlando

Apr 19, 2009

Despite months of negative reviews I bought this yesterday for my 2.53Ghz Unibody Macbook Pro. When I first got it home I was seeing all kinds of problems running it at 2560 x 1600 on my Dell 3008wfp. The image was shifted making text blocky and unreadable. Just when I was about to go return the adapter, I tried the cable that came with my monitor. Since then I've had no issues running at full res for about 24 hours in and out of sleep both with integrated video and dedicated. I'm using a USB port on my MBP with no special configuration. If you're having issues, try swapping out your DVI cable with a high quality, short length dual-link DVI cable.

I'm suprised and happy that it's working great, but still mad at myself for investing in a laptop that requires a $100 adapter to use with my monitor.

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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

fail, bigtime

Written by BJ from laurel

Apr 16, 2009

When the computer wakes the monitor up out of sleep, it has about a 1 in 4 chance of having lost sync with the monitor. So I get two images superimposed, about an inch or two apart; impossible to use. This same monitor has worked flawlessly with my previous-generation MBP (which had direct DVI out) for almost two years, so it is either the new MBP or the adapter. I suspect the latter; I tried a lower-resolution "normal" mini displayPort to DVI adapter and had no problems at all ... other than the lack of resolution. Apple support seems surprised at the problem; odd, given the feedback on this page. I think I'm going to return the MBP and go back to the old one. Sigh.

Minor problem: occasional flicker, but limited mostly to waking up.

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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Don't buy it until fixed

Written by RK from Brampton

Apr 15, 2009

I just bought the adapter at the Apple store today. I though they possibly could have fixed the flicker and distortion problems seen by other users.

Hooked it up to my Dell 3007 only to discover both the flicker and distortion are present intermittently. Approximately two times an hour. Forcing me to put the display to sleep and wake it up to resolve the problem

I would stay clear of this until a working fix is released.

23 of 23 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Works fine for me.

Written by DW from San Francisco

Apr 13, 2009

Not sure if they revised the product or what; but I'm finding this product is working extremely well hooked up to a Samsung 305T. I used to have the straight DVI dongle hooked up to an HP 24" LCD panel, and frequently had trouble with the video output occasionally being unsuitable for the panel and requiring a display sleep and then rewake to rectify. I haven't had to do that since switching to the 30; and the display is gorgeous.

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Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

FAIL

Written by BA from Atlanta

Apr 11, 2009

I am seeing the same problems as everyone else. It drives my Samsung 305T plus for a while, but then it flickers and vertical stripes appear, requiring a reset.

Waiting for a fix, firmware or otherwise.

19 of 19 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Terrible Product

Written by AE from Greenville

Apr 10, 2009

We bought 6 of these for work to connect the new Mac Minis with our 30" Samsung displays. Many of them have problems, and need to be disconnected and reconnected several times an our. Apple should be ashamed to have it's name on this product. It is garbage!

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