MacBook: Mini DV to VGA Adaptor

[dwright1974]

EDIT: Missed the I off DVI!!

Hello

Was wondering if somebody could help me please?

Just ordered a MacBook and forgot to add the Mini DV to VGA adaptor so I can connect it to a monitor.

Before I ordered it from the Apple Store, just happened to Google it and saw this from www.play.com

http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/3478327/Apple-Mini-DVI-To-VGA-Adapter/Product.html

The description says:

"The Apple Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter was specifically designed for use with the latest 12-inch PowerBook G4. Connect the adapter to the Mini-DVI port of the PowerBook G4 and the VGA end of the adapter to an external VGA monitor or projector. Both video-mirroring or dual display modes are supported."

So, my question is, will this work with a SR MacBook? The Apple description for the adaptor says it is designed for the Powerbook G4 so I'm guessing it is but thought I would check first! The one from play.com is £12 as opposed to £20 inc delivery from Apple!

TIA

- D

[Agent Smith]

I'm using the one I got for my old PB, so it should be fine. I don't have the SR MacBook, but I don't think that the physical architecture of the thing has changed.

[Muncher]

I didn't know they had a cable that went from mini DVI straight to VGA, but I think I know the cable you were looking at, and a good rule is: if it does not explicitly say mini DVI, then it isn't what you want. Maybe you can use this one (http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=A9ADA2DA&fnode=home/shop_mac/mac_accessories/cables&nplm=M9319G/A) instead though? (If the link doesn't work it is :apple:'s mini DVI to video cable). Component to VGA cables shouldn't be all that expensive.

Good Luck!

[dwright1974]

I didn't know they had a cable that went from mini DVI straight to VGA, but I think I know the cable you were looking at, and a good rule is: if it does not explicitly say mini DVI, then it isn't what you want. Maybe you can use this one (http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=A9ADA2DA&fnode=home/shop_mac/mac_accessories/cables&nplm=M9319G/A) instead though? (If the link doesn't work it is :apple:'s mini DVI to video cable). Component to VGA cables shouldn't be all that expensive.

Good Luck!

Hey thanks - This is the one from the Apple Site (http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=7E4EB91E&nplm=M9320G/A).


So I'm guessing it's the right one.

@Agent Smith:

Thanks for the advice, think I will give it a go, if it doesn't work, eBay will be my friend!

- D

[tdhurst]

yes, it is the right one. the last 12"pb g4 (and maybe the second to last) use the same mini dvi to whatever as the macbooks and MBPs do.

[dwright1974]

yes, it is the right one. the last 12"pb g4 (and maybe the second to last) use the same mini dvi to whatever as the macbooks and MBPs do.

Excellent, thanks!

Ordered!

- D

[admiraldennis]

All mini-DVI related adapters are compatible with any Mac they can physically plug into.

[seany916]

Don't bend the short thick cable too much.

It might stop working if you do.

[roguelogo]

I know it's probably to late, but most of the new MacBooks do not use the Mini-dvi connector. It's a Mini-DP connector. It's different. Make sure you get the right connector.

Good Luck,
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[svndmvn]

I know it's probably to late, but most of the new MacBooks do not use the Mini-dvi connector. It's a Mini-DP connector. It's different. Make sure you get the right connector.

Good Luck,
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make sure you read the date:)