Questions & Answers for Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
430 Questions from the Community
-
-
Which cable do I use to connect to a projector and is there a specific function key to transfer picture to the projector.
- Asked by Gabriela M from Norristown
- 25 Nov, 2009
- Flag as inappropriate (Which cable do I use to connect to a projector and is there a specific function key to transfer picture to the projector.)
-
Does it work with an imac
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxxxxxxx
- 6 Feb, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate (Does it work with an imac)
-
If i plug it in to my tv can i watch a movie from itunes on my tv?
- Asked by Rachel C from Seattle
- 4 Mar, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate (If i plug it in to my tv can i watch a movie from itunes on my tv?)
Best Answer:in short, yes! but only if your tv has a vga input and it wouldnt be HD but good enough to watch a movie from itunes on
- Answered by Jacob T from Nottingham
- 3 Apr, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (If i plug it in to my tv can i watch a movie from itunes on my tv?)
-
-
can we connect this to the new macbook air 11" with 2 usb ports?
can we connect this to the new macbook air 11" with 2 usb ports?
I wonder. because he new macbook air 11" has 2 usb ports. and no MD port.
can anyone help?- Asked by Fatih C
- 13 Aug, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate (can we connect this to the new macbook air 11" with 2 usb ports?)
-
What cable do I use to connect my Dell monitor to my Imac?
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- 5 Jan, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate (What cable do I use to connect my Dell monitor to my Imac?)
-
Best Answer:
Old Sony camcorders do have a firewire 400 4-pin port. You would need something to connect between firewire 400 4-pin to Mac's firewire 800 9-pin port. S-video output only as video, no audio.
- Answered by Srin K from Sunnyvale
- 31 May, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (What cable do I need to connect my old Sony camcorder(s-video output) to the firewire 800 port on my new imac)
-
Answer
Use the Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter, and plug it into the Thunderbolt Port on your Mac Mini
- Answered by Joseph G from Sayville
- 28 Mar, 2016
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (What adapter do I use to attach a 2015 Mac Mini to a VGA flat panel, such as an ASUS, Lenovo, or Dell 19"?)
-
What cable do I need to connect 3.1GHz imac to VGA? There is no video port on it.
I have a new 27-inch: 3.1GHz iMac, and it has no mini video port. I'm not sure what I need to connect a VGA projector to it.
- Asked by James S from Grand Blanc
- 30 Jun, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate (What cable do I need to connect 3.1GHz imac to VGA? There is no video port on it.)
-
What would be the noticeable difference between connecting my 24" monitor to my MBP with a Mini DisplayPort->VGA vs. Mini DisplayPort->DVI?
I have always used a DVI cable to connect my computer to my monitor (with a DVI-I connection), but recently updated my MacBook Pro, and have realized that Apple has changed the connection they support. They only make Mini DisplayPort to DVI-D. The Apple genius at the store wasn't able to help me, or explain why they had made the switch. Right now I need to decide which connector to buy, and whether it makes sense to go out of my way to also get new DVI cables for my monitor setup.
-Thanks!- Asked by Matthew S from Decatur
- 15 Mar, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate (What would be the noticeable difference between connecting my 24" monitor to my MBP with a Mini DisplayPort->VGA vs. Mini DisplayPort->DVI?)
Best Answer:I can see a noticeable change in graphics and color,but, I'm a graphic and web designer. It might not make much difference 2 u. I hope this helps.
Paul Moore- Answered by Paul E M from Coventry
- 7 Dec, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (What would be the noticeable difference between connecting my 24" monitor to my MBP with a Mini DisplayPort->VGA vs. Mini DisplayPort->DVI?)
-
Is this cable bidirectional? can it be used to have a 2015 iMac in destination mode connected to a PC laptop thru VGA?
Id like to use this to use a new 2015 iMac as a second display for a PC laptop that has a via out
- Asked by Jimmy B from Canton
- 7 Feb, 2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Is this cable bidirectional? can it be used to have a 2015 iMac in destination mode connected to a PC laptop thru VGA?)
-
Best Answer:
you need a separate cable for audio--one that can plug into the headphone jack on your computer (1/8" connector) which you can adapt to RCA or whatever you require
- Answered by Jeffrey A L from Brooklyn
- 3 Mar, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Does the mini VGA adapter play video AND audio? or do i need another cable for audio?)
-
Will an XBOX360 with a VGA cable work with this Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter on a 27" iMac?
The XBOX VGA cable has separate audio, so that's not an issue, but will the video work using this method?
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxxxx
- 27 Oct, 2009
- Flag as inappropriate (Will an XBOX360 with a VGA cable work with this Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter on a 27" iMac?)
AnswerI have to recant my previous answer. Although Apple does state that you can connect an external source to the 27" iMac, you CANNOT connect a converted video signal to the mini port and expect it to drive the appropriate signals. I tried this with the MiniDisplay-VGA converter and a laptop and it DID NOT WORK. Reading further, I discovered there are converters that can do this, but none for VGA that I could find.
- Answered by Knute L from Leander
- 16 Aug, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Will an XBOX360 with a VGA cable work with this Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter on a 27" iMac?)
-
can i use this to connected a macbook air to a lg tv?
- Asked by Anonymous A
- 17 Dec, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate (can i use this to connected a macbook air to a lg tv?)
-
how long is the cable?
- Asked by Anonymous A
- 9 May, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate (how long is the cable?)
AnswerThe cable is about 3-4" long, including the Mini DisplayPort end and the VGA end. The cord itself is about 2" long.
- Answered by Anonymous A from Xxxxxx
- 13 Jun, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (how long is the cable?)
-
what cable do i use to connect my 2014 MacBook Pro Retina to an external monitor
15.4-inch MacBook Pro 2.5GHz Quad-core Intel i7 with Retina Display june 2014
I have an older Apple cinema display with a vga,USB and firewire connection , also a hi def dell display with a vga connection.- Asked by Joseph L from Winston Salem
- 28 Dec, 2014
- Flag as inappropriate (what cable do i use to connect my 2014 MacBook Pro Retina to an external monitor)
Best Answer:Found this in support:
1. Can I connect a Mini DisplayPort monitor or monitor using a Mini DisplayPort adapter to a Thunderbolt port on my Thunderbolt-equipped Mac?
Yes. A Mini DisplayPort display or a display connecting with a Mini DisplayPort to VGA, DVI, or HDMI adapter will work just like it was connecting to a Mini DisplayPort connector when plugging in directly to the Thunderbolt connector on your Apple computer. Click here for more information on Mini DisplayPort connections and adapters.- Answered by Lynne C from Edinburg
- 2 Feb, 2015
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (what cable do i use to connect my 2014 MacBook Pro Retina to an external monitor)
-
If my monitor resolution is higher than that of MacBook monitor. Can i go beyond MacBook's limit once i connect my monitor through this adapter?
Are there any known issues with that type of setup?
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxx
- 8 Jan, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate (If my monitor resolution is higher than that of MacBook monitor. Can i go beyond MacBook's limit once i connect my monitor through this adapter?)
AnswerYes. The precise resolution for an external monitor depends on which machine you have, but could be up to 2560x1600. My MacBook Pro 13" is presently simultaneously driving an external at 1680x1050 and its own display at 1280x800.
- Answered by Patrick R from Calgary
- 17 Jan, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (If my monitor resolution is higher than that of MacBook monitor. Can i go beyond MacBook's limit once i connect my monitor through this adapter?)