Multiport Adapter

[Flo_SCFan]

Hello,

does anyone know, whether there is a Multiport adapter like the one below but instead of HMDI with Mini-Displayport?

USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter

USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter lets you connect your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) enabled Mac to a HDMI display, standard USB device, and charging cable. Buy now at apple.com.

www.apple.com

The reason I'm looking for it is that I would like to connect my old Apple Cinema Display (from 2010) to a brand-new Mac.

Thanks!

 

[DeltaMac]

Do you need a multiport?
Would a USB-C to mini Displayport adapter cable do the job for you?

vienon 6FT USB C to Mini DisplayPort Cable, 4K@60Hz Type C(Thunderbolt 3/4) to Mini-DisplayPort Cable Compatible with iPhone 15,MacBook Pro/Air/iMac/Surface etc (Not for Thunderbolt 1/2)

The USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Cable supports the newest thin notebooks with USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 to connect a 4K UHD display monitor with Mini DisplayPort. -MacBook Pro 2021/2020/20192018/2017/2016, MacBook Air 2021/2020/2019/2018, iPad Pro 2019/2018, iMac 2017, Mac Mini 2021 -Google Chr...

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If you need an adapter with a female mini DP socket, you can find those, too.

JSAUX USB Type C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter 4K@60Hz, C to Mini Display Port Dongle Cable, Compatible with MacBook Pro 2019 2018, Dell XPS, Samsung Galaxy S21 S20 Plus-Grey

Support up to 4K@60Hz milatary nylon marerial and relief strain design make this USBC to Display Port adapter much more Sturdy, suffer from 20000+ bending test. MacBook Pro 15inch 13inch, 2019 2018 2017 2016 MacBook 2017 2016 2015 iMac and iMac Pro 2017 Dell XPS 15 13 Surface Bo...

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[arw]

I'm not aware of any adapters you seek. The problem is that the mini-displayport cable is fixed to your cinema display.
Some thoughts:
You could use your suggested adapter and add a HDMI to mini displayport (female) adapter but feedback on Amazon seems pretty bad: HDMI to Mini DisplayPort Adapter
If you can spare one USB-C plug for video and one for USB-A (camera, mic, hub, speakers) it would be easy:
- 1. USB-C to female mini-displayport adapter: USB Type C to Female Mini DisplayPort DP Adapter Support
- 2. A simple USB-C to USB-A adapter or a hub with multiple USB ports and card-readers; If your Mac is a Laptop, look for Power Delivery (PD) so that your device can be charged through said hub with your original power supply without wasting another of your precious USB-C ports

 

[Flo_SCFan]

I'm not aware of any adapters you seek. The problem is that the mini-displayport cable is fixed to your cinema display.
Some thoughts:
You could use your suggested adapter and add a HDMI to mini displayport (female) adapter but feedback on Amazon seems pretty bad: HDMI to Mini DisplayPort Adapter
If you can spare one USB-C plug for video and one for USB-A (camera, mic, hub, speakers) it would be easy:
- 1. USB-C to female mini-displayport adapter: USB Type C to Female Mini DisplayPort DP Adapter Support
- 2. A simple USB-C to USB-A adapter or a hub with multiple USB ports and card-readers; If your Mac is a Laptop, look for Power Delivery (PD) so that your device can be charged through said hub with your original power supply without wasting another of your precious USB-C ports

So my goal was to reduce this all down to a max of 1 USB-C port on my MacBook so that all I have to is just to plug in 1 cable into my MacBook. It’s just weird that apple has the multiport adapter for HMDI and VGA but not for MiniDisplayport…

 

[arw]

So my goal was to reduce this all down to a max of 1 USB-C port on my MacBook so that all I have to is just to plug in 1 cable into my MacBook. It’s just weird that apple has the multiport adapter for HMDI and VGA but not for MiniDisplayport…

Apparently too little demand… How about that combo:
1. Hub with Power Delivery, USB A and Displayport

USB C to Display Multiport Adapter, Portable Type-C Hub to DisplayPort, USB-C Charging Port, USB-A for MacBook Pro/Air Type C Laptops

Portable 3-in-1 USB C HUB

www.amazon.com

2. Displayport to Mini Displayport adapter

CABLEDECONN Mini DP to DisplayPort 8K/4K Cable - 5cm, Bi-Directional, 8K@60Hz, 4K@144Hz

CABLEDECONN Mini DP to DisplayPort 8K/4K Cable - 5cm, Bi-Directional, 8K@60Hz, 4K@144Hz

www.amazon.com

Should be everything you need for half the price of Apple‘s HDMI adapter.

 

[Flo_SCFan]

Apparently to little demand… How about that combo:
1. Hub with Power Delivery, USB A and Displayport

USB C to Display Multiport Adapter, Portable Type-C Hub to DisplayPort, USB-C Charging Port, USB-A for MacBook Pro/Air Type C Laptops

Portable 3-in-1 USB C HUB

www.amazon.com

2. Displayport to Mini Displayport adapter

CABLEDECONN Mini DP to DisplayPort 8K/4K Cable - 5cm, Bi-Directional, 8K@60Hz, 4K@144Hz

CABLEDECONN Mini DP to DisplayPort 8K/4K Cable - 5cm, Bi-Directional, 8K@60Hz, 4K@144Hz

www.amazon.com

Should be everything you need for half the price of Apple‘s HDMI adapter.

Hmm you’re right, that should do it! I would’ve preferred less adapters, but as long as it does it’s job I’m happy. I will try it out. Thanks!

 

[Flo_SCFan]

So I got the equipment as described above and USB and power works, but the Apple Cinema Display stays black. Any idea what could cause that?

I have the LED Apple Cinema Display 2008, model number A1267

I tried to connect an Apple MacBook Pro 13” 2020, model number A2338

 

[arw]

That’s too bad... Regarding protocols and directions of the adapter, it should work, nothing wrong there.
However, it seems that Apple‘s Mini Displayport displays and M1 were a tricky combination.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/27-apple-cinema-display-and-m1-mac-mini.2269980/post-29279121
One would assume, all incompatibilities would have been eliminated by now and all adapters would work.
For completeness’ sake, in Apple‘s discussion forum this one was recommended but requires a separate port: https://www.uptab.com/usb-c-to-mini-displayport-adapter-4k-60hz-silver/

Do you see anything besides the internal display in “About this Mac > System Information > displays“ ?
I‘m still on x86 so can‘t be of much help. Hopefully someone else with an M1 can shine some light on this matter.

I would contact Apple. And when you‘re at it, the last combination I could think of, is your linked adapter in post#1 and then a HDMI to female mini Displayport adapter

Answin HDMI to Mini DisplayPort Adapter, 4K HDMI to Mini DisplayPort Active HDMI 1.4 Source for Xbox One/360, Mac Mini, PC/Laptops to Mini DP 1.2 Out Monitor with DisplayPort/Mini DisplayPort

It supports 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz) with no transmission loss and delay. You could enjoy cinema-like experience easily at home. The premium copper cores covered with double shielding enhances its anti-interference ability to ensure flawless transmission of digital sign...

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But your current solution seems more straightforward (Thunderbolt > Displayport).

 

[Flo_SCFan]

It does not say anything about the external monitor under system info.

Just fyi - with a simple mini-DisplayPort to USB-C adapter it works to connect the monitor.

 

[Flo_SCFan]

Maybe there is another straight-forward idea. Is there a multiport adapter that would take USB, usb-c power delivery and usb-c (for external monitor) as input?

 

[Flo_SCFan]

I tried to connect a ThinkPad with the same setup. Monitor wasn't showing anything. Maybe the Mini DP > DP adapter is faulty?
I noticed that the hub only works up to 4K. My monitor has a 1080p resolution, but the Mini DP > DP adapter allows up to 8K. Could that create an issue for the hub that only works up to 4K?

 

[Flo_SCFan]

I think I found a few options for what I originally asked for:

1. A bit of an overkill but it has all the ports needed for ~$50: https://www.hypershop.com/products/...macbook-pc-usb-c-devices?variant=362482728985

2. A hub that contains exactly the 3 required ports but connects in a way to the laptop that it would cover other ports. Costs ~$20:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324917608769%3Fchn%3Dps%26mkevt%3D1%26mkcid%3D28&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwjl5IzN7rT4AhVEIDQIHR5MDvUQ5jEISA&usg=AOvVaw3DEqdI8iyrhmaJ4H4SNIip

3. And lastly my favourite, as it comes with a little bit of cable length and one extra USB-A port at a cost of ~$25:

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/2251799913685269.html?_t=pvid%3A5095bd3e-c2e0-4139-b4f7-ee9736a24687&afTraceInfo=100000021__msite__c_ppc_item_bridge__xxxxxx__1655482161&spm=a2g0n.ppclist.product.0&gatewayAdapt=gloPc2deuMsite

Thoughts?