Monitor adapter/cable for TB to DP

[WrrN]

I've been on a MBP for the last 6 years and am trying to catch up on display technology. I am totally confused after researching this for the last 30 minutes.

My intent: Attached this monitor (http://www.necdisplay.com/p/desktop-...s/pa241w-bk-sv) to a 2012 Mac Mini.

My understanding is that I need a cable (or adapter) that runs from the Thunderbolt on the Mini to the DisplayPort on the NEC.
Do I need to purchase a special cable for this, or an adapter, or what?
Is there a recommended brand to buy?

[Squeak825]

Thunderbolt can also be used by a Mini Displayport cable.

Get one of these Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cables:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...&cs_id=1024606

Pick whatever size you need.

[WrrN]

Originally Posted by Squeak825

Thunderbolt can also be used by a Mini Displayport cable.

Get one of these Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cables:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...&cs_id=1024606

Pick whatever size you need.

So, a Mini DisplayPort connector has the identical size/shape as a Thunderbolt connector?

This cleared things up for me: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20043524-263.html

[SuperRob]

Originally Posted by WrrN

So, a Mini DisplayPort connector has the identical size/shape as a Thunderbolt connector?

This cleared things up for me: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20043524-263.html

Yes. You don't need an adapter that is Thunderbolt-compatible if you're only using the DisplayPort part. I'm using a Mini DisplayPort adapter that can do DisplayPort, DVI, and HDMI on my Macbook Air.