Where to get an ADC to DVI adapter in this day and age?

[hunterjwizzard]

I know, right? Its a passive adapter, it just should not be that tough.

I did discover that ADC cables are not so tough to find, so you could hypothetically cannabalize an ADC cord and an HDMI or DVI cord and make a DIY adapter that way. This was not an option for me as my handywork is... not terribly handy.

But, that said, ADC to DVI to HDMI worked without a hiccup(I currently have the ADC adapter hooked to a cable thats DVI on one end and HDMI on the other).

 

[Amethyst1]

that said, ADC to DVI to HDMI worked without a hiccup

Yep - because single-link DVI and HDMI are exactly the same signal.

 

[MacMaverick855]

All this discussion is great (yes, very late to the party but…) I have a 2009 MacBook Pro with a mini display port and an Apple Studio Display. I would likely need to buy a DVI to mini port adapter and then an ADC to DVI adapter to hook them all up. And to chime in, it IS ridiculous that an adapter would cost more than a compatible monitor but that’s a supply and demand thing. Apparently these adapters stopped being made years ago so those that have them can ask anything they want for those that want them.

MacMav855

 

[Johnny365]

Hmm, seems about the same prices as they were when I got mine in 2015. Actually saw one attached to a Apple Studio Display, but I had no use for it or another monitor--this was at a thrift store, and I think it was around $20-30. Been several weeks.

 

[Superbosco]

I was having the same issue with finding this adapter recently and did some research into the situation as of 2024, which brought me across this thread. I realize I'm going to necro the thread by doing this but here's some relevant info regarding this ongoing dongle debacle that's been years in the making.

Someone made a change.org petition

Help Preserve Vintage Apple Macs - Join the Fight to Bring Back the Belkin F2E9142-WHT ADC to DVI Cable!

69 signatures are needed, let’s get there by the end of the day?

chng.it

And Belkin actually acknowledged that this adapter is in such high supply and launched this program at the end of last year lol

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www.belkin.com

Here's some "media" coverage about it

Check your cable stashes, because this old Apple dongle is worth $200 - macOS Discussions on AppleInsider Forums

The demise of one obscure adapter has vintage Mac fans in a mild uproar because it's the only way older devices can connect to modern digital displays without a hardware swap.

forums.appleinsider.com

Vintage Mac Community Begs Manufacturers for New Supply of Rare Dongle as Resellers Charge $250

“I am deeply concerned about the discontinuation of the Belkin F2E9142-WHT ADC to DVI cable."

www.404media.co

Get that petition signed and shared, boys!