Difference between DVI and DVI-D?

[LostSoul80]

I'm going to buy a monitor to hook up to an iMac old generation (white one).
Now, from what I see from the specs monitors can have either a DVI or DVI-D.
I think they are exactly the same, but can't find clear statements of this.
Where's the difference, if there's one?

Thank you

 

[jenzjen]

Google DVI vs DVI-D, lots of easy to read hits

 

[LostSoul80]

Google DVI vs DVI-D, lots of easy to read hits

Already tried, but the comparison is between DVI-I and DVI-D.

 

[peskaa]

Already tried, but the comparison is between DVI-I and DVI-D.

That is the difference. There is no 'plain' DVI, it's either DVI-D or DVI-I (or DVI-A...).

 

[LostSoul80]

That is the difference. There is no 'plain' DVI, it's either DVI-D or DVI-I (or DVI-A...).

Thank you.
So I guess Apple's Mini-DVI to DVI adapter is, to be precise, a Mini-DVI to DVI-I. Correct?

Edit: In that case, can I use it to connect to a DVI-D screen?

 

[skorpien]

It's actually a Mini-DVI to DVI-D adapter. The DVI-I (or DVI-A) contains extra pins that carry an analogue signal (the A in DVI-A). That cable has no such spot for those extra pins. You can only connect it to a DVI-D monitor.

Here's an image for reference. It shows the physical difference between the two.

 

[LostSoul80]

It's actually a Mini-DVI to DVI-D adapter. The DVI-I (or DVI-A) contains extra pins that carry an analogue signal (the A in DVI-A). That cable has no such spot for those extra pins. You can only connect it to a DVI-D monitor.

Here's an image for reference. It shows the physical difference between the two.

Thank you for your help.

I just don't understand why many sellers don't specify which DVI- is.