Connecting 2010 13" macbook pro to external display

[killaray]

so I just got my Acer h233h monitor and am wondering how I can connect the MBP to it? It only has a mini display port? Seems kind of ridiculous that apple would create a port only macs use? Or is there another way I can do this? I'd rather not pay 30 dollars for a Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter. Also can I buy this at a store like target or something? because I'd like to get my monitor working tonight.
Thanks.

 

[ziggyonice]

Mini DisplayPort is not a port Apple created — it's used in a lot of different devices, including Macs.

Since your external display isn't nice enough to use Mini DisplayPort, the only alternative is to get a Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter.

 

[killaray]

Mini DisplayPort is not a port Apple created — it's used in a lot of different devices, including Macs.

Since your external display isn't nice enough to use Mini DisplayPort, the only alternative is to get a Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_DisplayPort
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[Jason Beck]

so I just got my Acer h233h monitor and am wondering how I can connect the MBP to it? It only has a mini display port? Seems kind of ridiculous that apple would create a port only macs use? Or is there another way I can do this? I'd rather not pay 30 dollars for a Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter. Also can I buy this at a store like target or something? because I'd like to get my monitor working tonight.
Thanks.

Monoprice
Amazon
Ebay

All have the adaptors, generic versions that work just as good, for around 5-10 bucks *shipped*. I got mine off Ebay for 9.99 shipped.

 

[Jason Beck]

By the way, nice choice on the monitor. I have it too. : ) You can hook up your xbox at the same time as your Macbook. Sometimes I use it with my macbook closed and sometimes with it open.. like when I am doing design work.