Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

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  • Overview

    Every Mac with a Mini DisplayPort allows you to connect an external display or projector using an adapter. You can use an external display as your main workspace or to extend your desktop, or you can work in mirrored mode with a projector so you can view what your audience sees.

    Use the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter to connect your Mac to a 30-inch display that includes a DVI connector, such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display HD, and enjoy the ultimate widescreen canvas with a resolution of 2560 by 1600 pixels.

    Tech Specs

    Mini DisplayPort

    Dual-Link DVI

    System Requirements

    Mac OS X v.10.5.6 or later

    Compatible with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPort and Thunderbolt ports

    Mini DisplayPort

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    • 5.0 out of 5 stars

      It works - for those who can't get it to work read below

      I read all the negative reviews on here before buying and still made the purchase anyway to try it for myself. Don't forget everyone - most people who write re I read all the negative reviews on here before buying and still made the purchase anyway to try it for myself. Don't forget everyone - most people who write reviews on the Internet are complaining about something. The majority of purchases that work never get written about because it is as expected. So always take "reviews" with a grain of salt. So anyway, I hooked this "Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter" up to my MacBook Pro (2.53GHz model) and to my 30" Apple screen. YOU HAVE TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE RUNNING YOUR GRAPHICS IN PERFORMANCE MODE to not get any color or tearing issues. You might also need a fresh reboot to make it reset as well. Steps: 1) Click on your battery or charging icon in the upper right hand part of your screen 2) Click on "Energy Saver Preferences" 3) Ensure that the "Higher performance" button is selected when connected to the adapter (you can switch it back when portability is needed) 4) Then exit Now... 1) Go Apple>System Preferences> and click on "Displays" in the Hardware section 2) You can play around with the settings in here to get the resolutions, colors and displays set-ups however you want. **Important note - make sure your laptop is using the battery charger when connected to the adapter for all of the above to work consistently. Hope this helps - worked for me.

      • Written by Scott H from Lake Forest

      223 of 281 people found this useful

      Is this review useful?It works - for those who can't get it to work read below

    • 1.0 out of 5 stars

      Design Engineering Staff Shouid be Publicaly FLOGGED!!

      Please forgive my possibly ignorant rant knowing I am open to any schooling from an informed source, unless otherwise corrected I believe the Design Engineering Please forgive my possibly ignorant rant knowing I am open to any schooling from an informed source, unless otherwise corrected I believe the Design Engineering Staff at Apple should be publicly Flogged or at the very least be made to give up a portion of their paychecks to accommodate the prolific permutations of video connectors Apple has SPAWNED! Really now, Intel / PC based computers, that offer equivalent graphic performance have managed to utilize the same 15 Pin cable for 20 years!!! Could someone please tell me WHY APPLES FEELS IT IS COMPULSORY EVERY TIME A MODEL OR MID MODEL CHANGE HAPPENS THEY MUST INVENT ANOTHER *&!@#!# VIDEO CONNECTOR?!!!! One must carry a printed product compatibility map the size of a bed sheet to PURCHASE the correct $30 to $125 adapter so that one can connect AN APPLE MONITOR TO AN APPLE COMPUTER!!! Shame on Apple once again for showing absolutely NO ALLEGIANCE to Long Standing Consumers! I had hoped Intel would have put a stop to the 8Pin, D-Sub, BNC, 15 Pin, Powerbook 100 Series adapter, Powerbook Duo Adapter, DVI, VGA, Mini DisplayPort to VGA, Mini DVI to VGA, Mini DisplayPort to DVI, Mini DVI to DVI, Mini DVI to Video, Mini DisplayPort to VGA, Micro DVi to Video, MADNESS!!! Just to name a few.....

      • Written by David B from San Diego

      194 of 245 people found this useful

      Is this review useful?Design Engineering Staff Shouid be Publicaly FLOGGED!!

    • 1.0 out of 5 stars

      Serious noise / interference problems - as widely reported

      I purchased one of these (expensive) adaptors for use with a new MacBook. Unfortunately there is serious interference on black parts of the screen. Many other u I purchased one of these (expensive) adaptors for use with a new MacBook. Unfortunately there is serious interference on black parts of the screen. Many other users have encountered this, so I don't believe my experience is uncommon.

      • Written by Ben M from LONDON

      148 of 169 people found this useful

      Is this review useful?Serious noise / interference problems - as widely reported

    • 1.0 out of 5 stars

      Adapter is intermittent

      I still haven't found any of these adapters that work properly and continue to work properly. The Apple version of this lasted about 18 months before it starte I still haven't found any of these adapters that work properly and continue to work properly. The Apple version of this lasted about 18 months before it started displaying green lines through any of the black areas. It also occasionally just arbitrarily decides to show a black screen, flickering back and forth between working and not for no apparent reason. I suspect that having USB power the adapter was a poor design choice, as it seems that it's a voltage drop that causes the problem. I've tried two of these adapters with varying success. My recommendation? If you are given a 30" display and only have a Thunderbolt or mini displayport to plug it into, just move along.

      • Written by Matthew A from Orlando

      Is this review useful?Adapter is intermittent

    • 4.0 out of 5 stars

      Works in Macmini Late 2012 with 10.9.5

      Im happy with this Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter, its working, the native resolution of my monitor is 2560x1440, and looks great!!! But the price... Im happy with this Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter, its working, the native resolution of my monitor is 2560x1440, and looks great!!! But the price... is expensive.

      • Written by David G from Coatepec

      Is this review useful?Works in Macmini Late 2012 with 10.9.5

    • 1.0 out of 5 stars

      very very unreliable

      Almost every day I have to unplug this device from my Imac 27" Retina, and plug it back in to reboot it to power my external Benq monitor to unscrew the image o Almost every day I have to unplug this device from my Imac 27" Retina, and plug it back in to reboot it to power my external Benq monitor to unscrew the image on the Benq. What a load of rubbish!

      • Written by tim S from Bedminster

      1 of 2 people found this useful

      Is this review useful?very very unreliable

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