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Which mini display port adaptor do I need?

aimeeinohio

aimeeinohio

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My cord came today and it doesn't fit the MBP....I have a 23" Asus monitor, and it's HDMI. Hubby thought he knew which cord to get and I've been waiting anxiously for it and of course when it arrived today, the end that goes into the MBP is too small. The monitor also has built in speakers, which i will be using.

So, can you tell me which adaptor I need? Pretty please? :p
 
Are you sure it is Mini DisplayPort?
Could it be Mini DVI?

Mini DVI
Mini DVI is a digital common interface on the later G4 12" PowerBook, on Intel iMacs till 2009 and on the white and black pre-Unibody MacBooks and on Intel Mac minis before they changed the design to Unibody.
MR_video_out_Mac_Mini_DVI.png
Mini DVI adapters can be bought online from:

Also of interest: "Mini DVI, what it is and how to capture it"
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Mini DisplayPort (MDP)
Mini DisplayPort is the current digital standard on all current Macs to transfer video to an external display or TV. It has been introduced in 10/2008 with the release of the Unibody MacBook and MacBook Pros and has gradually been adopted on all other Macs.
MDP is capable of transmitting video, and since 2010, audio too. MDP is a miniaturised version of DisplayPort. It is also license free and can support resolutions of up to 2560 x 1600, which Mini DVI and Micro DVI are not able to do.
MR_video_out_Mac_Mini_DP.png
MDP adapters can be bought online from:
MDP to VGA adapter from Apple
MDP to DVI adapter from Apple
MDP to Dual-Link-DVI adapter from Apple

Moshi Mini DP to HDMI Adapter with Audio Support adapter from the Apple Online Store

Mini DisplayPort + USB to Dual-Link DVI adapter from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter from Monoprice - *NOTE* This product does NOT support audio for Macs that outputs audio through the Mini DisplayPort.
Mini Displayport Male and USB Male/Toslink Audio to HDMI Female Converting adapter from Monoprice
Mini Displayport Male and USB Male Audio to HDMI Female Converting adapter from Monoprice - *NOTE* Will only support 2 channel stereo. Will not support 5.1 Dolby Surround like the above adapter.

Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort Cables from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to VGA Cables from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to DVI Cables from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cables from Monoprice​

Also of interest: "What is "Mini DisplayPort"? Is it an industry-standard? How is it different from or better than Mini-DVI and Micro-DVI?"
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You will need a Mini Display Port to HDMI adapter. Preferably one which transfers sound aswell.
Check on amazon, dozens there, really cheap too, i dont have a link, but u could look yourself, post here and someone probably can confirm if it is compatible :)
 
moshi make a mini display port to hdmi ive got ,and it outputs to my 42 inch lcd tele no probs,sound too,looks great,works perfectly,but it is a bit expensive.
 
Mini display port adaptor came, hooked it up, the space/sky shows up on it. I know I need to change some settings to get my screen to show, but where are those settings and what do I change 'em to?
 
aimeeinohio said:
Mini display port adaptor came, hooked it up, the space/sky shows up on it. I know I need to change some settings to get my screen to show, but where are those settings and what do I change 'em to?
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Drag windows to the left or right of your primary screen, as you currently have an extended desktop.
If you want to see the same on both displays:
System Preferences > Displays >> Arrangement >>> Mirror Displays (but know, that the display with the lowest resolution determines the maximum resolution used on both, thus one display will have a lower than native resolution, except when both displays have the same native resolution)
 
We found it- but when I close the MBP the screen goes dark. What do I need to do about that? :D
 
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