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sclough

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May 23, 2008
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Ok, yes I've searched but I'm a little unclear. I have a Macbook Pro the most current version (matte screen!:) ). I need to be able to get RCA/composite video out for presentations but would like to also have DVI capability. Can I go mini-display port to DVI using this adaptor ( http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB570Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDA5OQ&mco=Nzk2MDk5OQ ) and then go DVI to RCA using this adaptor ( http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9267G/A?fnode=MTY1NDA5OQ&mco=Nzk2MDk4OQ )?

My question is because I know there are different kinds of DVI and my understanding is that the current MBP uses DVI-D which I wasn't sure would work in this kind of setup. This was so much easier when Apple just made the correct adaptor...

Anybody ordered from monoprice.com? I've seen it mentioned in a few posts and their prices are much lower than Apple's...
 
It won't work. The mini DP to DVI adapter only puts out DVI-D, and the RCA adapter requires an analog signal, which is not included in DVI-D.

I have ordered lots of stuff from Monoprice. Not any Apple cables, but everything I have bought there has been good quality.

Your best bet to get RCA might be to get the VGA adapter and get a converter box like this:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10114&cs_id=1011407&p_id=4724&seq=1&format=2
It even has a USB power cable so you can use it on the go.
 
You will need the converter box to go from VGA to RCA. The cheaper adapter only works with video cards (like ATI) with TV out. I don't think the MDP-VGA adapter has TV out.
 
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