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Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Nervousness overcome by relief

Written by DG from New Hamburg

Mar 27, 2009

I was hesitant to buy it because I have a 42" Plasma Samsung. I've heard horror stories that the adapter wouldn't work with a Samsung. But with the recent Firmware update, reports circulated that it would work fine with a Samsung TV. I've happy to report it works great with my TV. Thanks Apple for fixing this!

34 of 42 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Useless under Boot Camp

Written by BC from Seattle

Mar 25, 2009

I've tried to connect my MirrorBook Pro (2.53 GHz) to an external display under Boot Camp in XP, and then Vista. XP refuses to drive the monitor at any higher than 800x600. Under Vista it's even worse - max of 640x480. This was *AFTER* applying the Firmware update.

Working on an external monitor was to be my primary method of using this machine, as the shiny screen is good for migraines and not much else.

I have, no joke, 6 Apple video dongles that I've accumulated over the years. This is far and away the worst of the bunch, and the most trouble I've had trying to get a Mac to talk to a monitor, ever.

26 of 37 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Great Product!

Written by WC from Plymouth

Mar 18, 2009

This product was just what I expected. It worked great with all of the displays that I have used it for so far. It even worked for my Samsung T.V. the first time I tried. Overall this product was a very satisfying buy and I am glad I purchased it! I would greatly encourage you to buy this if you are debating about purchasing this product.

21 of 31 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

With new firmware in Adapter now works with Samsung LCD TV

Written by PM

Mar 18, 2009

With the old firmware, the Adapter did not work with my LN-S4095D 46 inch LCD TV. The new firmware for the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter now fixes all of these problems. My Samsung LCD TV now works great, thanks Apple for fixing this!

31 of 35 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Use with Samsung 2333HD Monitor

Written by NB from Hailey

Mar 18, 2009

I got this adapter and bought a new 2333HD monitor to use with it. I couldn't get it to work with my old monitors cable and was thinking I would need to convert to HDMI as mentioned in other reviews. When I got to the store I saw there was a VGA cable for monitors over 17" in size. I went ahead and tried it and worked great. This product works just make sure you have the right cables to go with it.

8 of 11 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Picky Adapter

Written by BD from Kremmling

Mar 17, 2009

If you are having trouble with this adapter, try a different VGA cable. I tried four cables before I found one that worked. All of the cables I tried worked with both my old MacBook Pro's DVI to VGA adapter and my MacBook mini-DVI to VGA adapter, but only one of them worked with the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter. This is one picky adapter.

6 of 8 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

VGA Monitor goes blank intermittently with the adapter

Written by AP

Mar 17, 2009

I have connected my 13inch unibody MacBook to an HP 24inch hi res monitor using the VGA adapter. Every 5 mins or so the screen goes blank and then comes back on. This is extremely irritating. Apple needs to have a solution for this -- either new drivers or graphics card software update ASAP. Other than this issue -- the MacBook works flawlessly with the external monitor.

7 of 9 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Firmware update fixed it

Written by RW from NEW YORK

Mar 17, 2009

I was connecting a Mac Mini up to a 40" Samsung 720p LCD. At first it would not display anything, but then (using a different monitor) I updated the firmware of the adapter (who knew it would have firmware?!) and it worked fine.

10 of 12 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Firmware update fixed it

Written by AW from Santa Cruz

Mar 16, 2009

I have an Aug. '08 Macbook connected to a Westinghouse 26" monitor. Previously, running at the highest resolution caused the intermittent blanking issue that others have described. But the Mar. 2009 adapter firmware updated fixed this!

So try that update if you have screen-blanking-randomly problems.

5 of 7 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

It Just Works

Written by JH from Markham

Mar 13, 2009

This product follows closely (at least in my case) to the Apple philosophy that its products should just work. I read the reviews about the error-prone behaviour this adapter had with Samsung Computer Displays - however I am currently using the adapter on a Samsung LCD HDTV (19 in) and it works perfectly. I also tested the adapter on a Dell Computer Display and it again worked wonderfully. Very pleased with this product and glad that Apple has delivered on it's motto once again.

9 of 14 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

TO ALL SAMSUNG LCD OWNERS

Written by GI

Mar 13, 2009

This adapter works just fine, just change the VGA cable that you got with Samsung LCD. It misses some wires in it, and this is why this displayport adapter wont work with it.

P.S.
Apple should test this issue and write a notice somewhere, cause many users waste a lot of time experimenting this.

25 of 32 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Works Perfect on Vizio 32" HDTV

Written by HH from Federal Way

Mar 12, 2009

I have a Samsung 40" TV and a Vizio 32" TV (as my monitor. It works with the Vizio fine. I didn't even need to set up, it worked the moment I plugged in. I Have yet to try the Samsung but I don't expect anything different from what others have experienced. But the product is great. It does it job right and well (when it works).

Pros:
-Looks nice and subtle
-Works well (on Vizio at least)

Cons:
-The threading for the cable lock is kinda far back so some plugs might not be able to lock. It doesn't affect performance but I'm a perfectionist.

I'll update if I try my Samsung

10 of 16 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Don't use VGA for an HDTV, use DVI/HDMI!

Written by MA from Littleton

Mar 11, 2009

This adapter works well with my HP w2007 20" LCD monitor. The picture is crisp and steady. It's hard to distinguish from a DVI connection.

I do find it's best to let the monitor sync itself when I plug it in and then just leave it and not fuss with it. If I hit the monitor's "Auto Sync" button the result is often a blurry display. If this happens, unplugging and plugging the adapter fixes it, as does performing a "factory reset" using my monitor's menu. I suggest trying these things if your monitor is having trouble getting a good sync.

For those of you having trouble using this to connect a MacBook to an HDTV, let me offer this advice: Your HDTV probably has an HDMI port, so that's what you should be using, not VGA. Get the Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter and also a DVI to HDMI cable. You will get a far better result. I use this method to connect my MacBook to a Panasonic HDTV and it works beautifully. Please, do yourself a favor and do not use the VGA port if your HDTV has HDMI (or DVI). Hope that helps!

15 of 18 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Does the job

Written by TA from Portland

Mar 10, 2009

When I migrated to the aluminum MacBook I was disappointed I had to buy yet another display adapter and that there wasn't one for SVGA. That said, the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter lets me continue using my inexpensive ViewSonic monitor and has always worked reliably. One of the sockets doesn't seem to accommodate the thumbscrew from the VGA cable but it hasn't affected performance as far as I can tell.

5 of 8 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Works as advertised

Written by TS from Denver

Mar 7, 2009

I have a generic 42" LCD TV purchased from a big box store. I wanted to use my new Macbook as a part time media center computer. I purchased the VGA input and it worked just fine, including adding displays that my Macbook was not capable of reaching but the TV was. Picture was clear.

2 of 4 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

DONT RATE THIS LOW

Written by CN from west hills

Mar 6, 2009

BECAUSE YOU DONT KNOW HOW TO USE IT CORRECTLY. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO BASHED THE PRODUCT BECAUSE YOU COULDNT HOOK IT UP TO YOUR HDTV, BUY A VGA TO HDMI CORD TO USE WITH THIS. I HAVE A BRAND NEW 24" IMAC AND 15" MBP, AND BOTH WORK PERFECTLY WITH THE TWO CONNECTIONS. PLEASE, GO TO AN ELECTRONICS STORE, PREFERABLE A LARGE ONE THAT WILL HAVE WHAT YOU NEED, AND BUY A VGA TO HDMI CORD. OR FIND ONE ONLINE. IT WORKS BEAUTIFULLY. ONCE YOUVE DONE THIS, DOWNLOAD A PROGRAM CALLED SWITCHRESX TO CHANGE THE RESOLUTION OUTPUT OF YOUR COMPUTER TO WHAT WILL WORK WITH YOUR HDTV. HOPE THIS HELPS. AND THE CAPS ARE FOR GETTING YOUR ATTENTION. SORRY.

27 of 60 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Works perfekt!

Written by VS from Hamburg

Mar 3, 2009

The Mini DisplayPort works perkectly. I got a MBP and the connection to my LCD-TV is great.
I never experienced any trouble with it.

8 of 17 people found this useful

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Works without a single flaw!!!

Written by WJ from SAN ANTONIO

Mar 2, 2009

I bought this and it worked just fine for me. I have tried it on a few Sony projectors, a Dell and an HP widescreen LCD monitor, and worked the instant I plugged it in. No playing around had to be done! Very pleased with Apple products.

14 of 21 people found this useful