macbook pro to monitor

[idealcanadian]

Hi, I just bought a used macbook pro 15". It is not a new one. It is the old non-unibody from 2008. I think the last one before they switched to the unibody. I would like to hook it up to a monitor. However, I do not know how to do this as this is my first mac. Can someone please explain what cords I need and how to hook it up. Please be very basic in your explanation...

Especially as I am already confused as some websites say I need a mini dvi - dvi other websites say i need a mini display port to dvi and others say that because my computer is older I just need a 29pin dvi male/female extension cable ????????

Please help I am so confused

 

[miles01110]

Well it depends on what your monitor requires, of course, but the connector on the older MBPs is DVI.

 

[Tomorrow]

We need to know two things:

1. What type of external monitor port does your MBP actually have?

2. What type of cable does your monitor actually have?

Mini-DVI

Mini DisplayPort

Standard DVI

 

[idealcanadian]

macbook connection for monitor

My macbook pro has the connection that you labeled as - standard dvi (your bottom picture).


The monitor is vga

 

[snaky69]

My macbook pro has the connection that you labeled as - standard dvi (your bottom picture).


The monitor is vga

You therefore need a DVI to VGA adapter, and a VGA cable that is long enough for your needs.

If you don't mind not having the instant gratification of going to a brick and mortar store, I recommend monoprice.com

This would do nicely:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10419&cs_id=1041903&p_id=2396&seq=1&format=2

with the length of cable you need from this page:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/s...rd=Video+Cables+-+<b>VGA/SVGA</b>&keyword=vga

 

[Tomorrow]

+1 for monoprice.com. Best prices I've seen on just about any kind of adapter, cable, or connector.