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

      220 of 278 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

      192 of 239 people found this useful

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

    • 1.0 out of 5 stars

      Flicker Issues on Black/Dark Backgrounds

      Like a lot of people, I too am experiencing green & blue flickers on black/dark parts of the screen when connecting my brand new 15" MBP to an Apple 30" Display Like a lot of people, I too am experiencing green & blue flickers on black/dark parts of the screen when connecting my brand new 15" MBP to an Apple 30" Display. I had hoped this wouldn't happen to me with brand new equipment but there you are...

      • Written by Nathan L from Clifton Hill

      71 of 72 people found this useful

      Is this review useful?Flicker Issues on Black/Dark Backgrounds

    • 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

      Stops working every so often

      As the other reviewers state, this product will definitely shut off every so often. You then need to disconnect and reconnect either the DVI connection or the U As the other reviewers state, this product will definitely shut off every so often. You then need to disconnect and reconnect either the DVI connection or the USB/mini-DisplayPort side. I've used this thing for years and it been very random for me. Sometimes days go by with no problems. Sometimes the thing needs to be reset 10 times in one hour. Mac mini feels like a somewhat neglected product and this peripheral doesn't help that perception.

      • Written by Robert M from Cedar Park

      2 of 4 people found this useful

      Is this review useful?Stops working every so often

    • 1.0 out of 5 stars

      The worst product I've ever bought

      This is the worst product I've ever bought. It works fine for a while until the screen goes black and I have to unplug and replug the cables to fix the problem. This is the worst product I've ever bought. It works fine for a while until the screen goes black and I have to unplug and replug the cables to fix the problem. There's also intermittent flickering. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. Adapter Type: Apple Mini DisplayPort To Dual-Link DVI Adapter Adapter Firmware Version: 1,03

      • Written by Håvard L from Oslo

      5 of 6 people found this useful

      Is this review useful?The worst product I've ever bought

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Compatible only with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPort and Mac OS X v10.5.6 or later.