Macbook...DVI Output? VGA Output? External Mon?

[musiqzuki]

So I got a Macbook and I want to hook it up with the S2209W Dell 22" Flat Panel LCD Monitor.

Which Video Output do I get...? Cuz I don't know the difference between DVI and VGA..

 

[Knolly]

DVI is superiour to VGA.

DVI is a purely digital signal, thus there is zero loss of detail, whereas VGA is an analog signal, and thus can lose information along the way.

 

[gamer2502]

dvi is the long white one and vga is the small blue one and dvi gives better quality than vga but vga is more commonly used than dvi

 

[RobertD63]

You going to need one of These (DVI, VGA) to run it to. Assuming its a New Alum Macbook. Picked one up today from the Apple store and it works great! VGA at least.

Edit: Did some research and your display uses DVI so you will get this one for the Alum MacBook.

 

[musiqzuki]

thanks a bunch!! DVI it is.

 

[sangosimo]

does a vga adapter work on top of apples dvi connector; I have 2 that came with my graphics card.

 

[kasakka]

does a vga adapter work on top of apples dvi connector; I have 2 that came with my graphics card.

Unfortunately no. Apple has been a bitch once again and the DVI adapter only carries the digital component, not the digital+analog. So if you want DVI and VGA, you need to get an adapter for each.

 

[musiqzuki]

Is there a cord that can extend the Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, seems kind of short...

 

[SFStateStudent]

Is there a cord that can extend the Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, seems kind of short...

I haven't seen an extension yet, you might get a longer cord from your monitor/TV to the DVI-Adapter...