I got a Samsung monitor for Christmas to go along with my MacBook. The only problem is that I don't have a keyboard or a mini DVI converter cable. The monitor came with a VGA extender; however, I'm not sure if I should use a VGA or DVI cable to connect it to the MacBook. How much better is DVI than VGA? I need to decide now since I'm going to the Apple store to either get a mini DVI to VGA or mini DVI to DVI cable tomorrow. If I do use DVI I'll need to get a DVI extender. Also, I'm not sure if I should get a wired or wireless Apple keyboard. Is the wireless worth the extra $20? Thanks, and Merry Christmas.
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dukebound85
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i cant tell the difference between dvi and vga to be honest
just a question if you want to spend the 20 or so bucks on a dvi cable
just a question if you want to spend the 20 or so bucks on a dvi cable
I'd keep it with VGA. You won't be doing anything powerful enough with that graphics card to be able to see the difference between the two.
SnowLeopard2008
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DVI is more clear and can transmit higher resolution signals. The cables are not dirt cheap, but affordable. I would also suggest a wireless [bluetooth] keyboard since the MacBook only has 2 USB ports and Apple's keyboard is bluetooth wireless; it doesn't have a small USB receiver dongle. It's worth it IMHO; unless you need a number pad and the total of one extra USB port;the wired version has two, but you use 1/2 on the macbook, so 1 + 2 on the keyboard is 3.