DisplayPort vs mini DisplayPort?

[superspiffy]

Besides the size, what's the difference between the DisplayPort and mini DisplayPort on the MacBook?

 

[thedarkhorse]

displayport works with various monitors that are already on the market.
minidisplay port works only with apple's $900 LED monitor, and can convert to old standards.

But I think really the actual technical difference is just physical, apple needs to release a mini displayport-> regular displayport adaptor.

 

[JadedRaverLA]

But I think really the actual technical difference is just physical, apple needs to release a mini displayport-> regular displayport adaptor.

That's correct -- and not releasing a mini-DP to DP adapter is just stupid. DP monitors are out there (Dell's latest high-end models among others) and having to use DVI between a monitor and notebook that both support DP is rather dumb.

If Apple doesn't do it soon, I'm SURE someone else will as quickly as they can get them to market.