Connecting Macbook Pro to DVI Monitor?

[MOKHAN]

To connect my 13" 2011 Macbook Pro to a monitor that has DVI input, I would just need a mini displayport to DVI (male) cable, correct?

If the mini displayport to DVI (male) cable I have is only 10 centimetres long, would I need a DVI (female) to DVI (male) cable to lengthen it?

Would the only simpler option be to buy a longer mini displayport to DVI (male) cable?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Yes, you will need the MDP to DVI adapter and the DVI cable, but most monitors come with DVI cables already.
I don't know of a longer MDP to DVI cable/adapter though.

Mini DisplayPort (MDP) / Thunderbolt

Mini DisplayPort is the current digital standard on all current Macs to transfer video to an external display or TV. It has been introduced in 10/2008 with the release of the Unibody MacBook and MacBook Pros and has gradually been adopted on all other Macs.
MDP is capable of transmitting video, and since 2010, audio too. MDP is a miniaturised version of DisplayPort. It is also license free and can support resolutions of up to 2560 x 1600, which Mini DVI and Micro DVI are not able to do.
Since 2011, all Macs come with a Thunderbolt port, which is meant for fast data transfer and also as means to connect to an external display device to mirror or extend the Mac's screen.

To learn more about Thunderbolt (TB) and its compatibility with Mini DisplayPort (MDP): Introducing Thunderbolt​

MDP adapters can be bought online from:

MDP to VGA adapter from Apple
MDP to DVI adapter from Apple
MDP to Dual-Link-DVI adapter from Apple

Moshi Mini DP to HDMI Adapter with Audio Support adapter from the Apple Online Store

Mini DisplayPort + USB to Dual-Link DVI adapter from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter from Monoprice - *NOTE* This product does NOT support audio for Macs that outputs audio through the Mini DisplayPort.
Mini Displayport Male and USB Male/Toslink Audio to HDMI Female Converting adapter from Monoprice
Mini Displayport Male and USB Male Audio to HDMI Female Converting adapter from Monoprice - *NOTE* Will only support 2 channel stereo. Will not support 5.1 Dolby Surround like the above adapter.

Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort Cables from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to VGA Cables from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to DVI Cables from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cables from Monoprice​

Also of interest: "What is "Mini DisplayPort"? Is it an industry-standard? How is it different from or better than Mini-DVI and Micro-DVI?"
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[MOKHAN]

Yes, you will need the MDP to DVI adapter and the DVI cable, but most monitors come with DVI cables already.
I don't know of a longer MDP to DVI cable/adapter though.

Wow, thank you!

 

[yauzers619]

Damn good write up simsaladimbamba. I've purchased many cables from Monoprice and they are top notch. I've had to replace two APPLE branded MDP->DVI adapters for the office while the Monoprice adapters are going strong.

 

[MOKHAN]

Another question, can a DVI-I input accept a male DVI-D?