Which adapter for Dell U2410 monitor?

[Sounds Good]

Hi guys,

Which adapter would be best to use with a MBA and a Dell U2410 monitor?

A mini-display port to DVI adaptor?
A mini-display port to HDMI adaptor?
Something else?

Thanks!

 

[brand]

A mini-display port to DVI adaptor?
A mini-display port to HDMI adaptor?

Thanks!

Mini-Display port to DVI adaptor would work best. HDMI supports audio but not all of the resolutions that DVI supports. Also your monitor does not support audio.

 

[Sounds Good]

Thanks very much!

 

[jenzjen]

Hi guys,

Which adapter would be best to use with a MBA and a Dell U2410 monitor?

A mini-display port to DVI adaptor?
A mini-display port to HDMI adaptor?
Something else?

Thanks!

Monoprice - get a mini DP to DP cable if you don't want to deal with adapters.

 

[Sounds Good]

Monoprice - get a mini DP to DP cable if you don't want to deal with adapters.

Oh gee, I didn't even know the u2410 had DP. Nice. Thanks!

Now if you could just help with the 11" vs 13" decision...

 

[dt70]

U2410 does have an audio out that works with DP and HDMI.

I have the U2410 and 2011 MBP (15"). The U2410 does have an audio out that can be connected to the Dell speaker bar if you have one. HDMI and Displayport both work for this. However, the Mini DP to DP cable doesn't work for me, but this problem seems to be limited to the new Thunderbolt MBP.

 

[truciet]

I would recommend mini to DVI because its more likely you'll run into monitors with DVI more often compared to HDMI.

Check out Amazon. They carry them for about $7-15 and you can use Prime Shipping

 

[spacepower7]

I have the U2410 and 2011 MBP (15"). The U2410 does have an audio out that can be connected to the Dell speaker bar if you have one. HDMI and Displayport both work for this. However, the Mini DP to DP cable doesn't work for me, but this problem seems to be limited to the new Thunderbolt MBP.

Yep, I have hooked up HDMI to the U2410 and the audio is passed to the 1/8" headphone/line mini-jack to hook up any external speakers.