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Which VGA adapter for the 2008 model ???

Webb

Webb

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Aug 21, 2007
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Which VGA adapter will fit my 2008 model.seems like Apple doesn't have them.

Thanks
 
White MacBook? If so, you need a Mini DVI to VGA adapter, which Apple still sells via its Apple Online Store (link below image):

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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If you do have that Unibody Aluminium MacBook, you need a Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter, again, link below image:
mdp
Mini DisplayPort (MDP) / Thunderbolt
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.
Since 2011, all Macs come with a Thunderbolt port, which is meant for fast data transfer and also as means to connect to an external display device to mirror or extend the Mac's screen.
To learn more about Thunderbolt (TB) and its compatibility with Mini DisplayPort (MDP): Introducing Thunderbolt​
MR_video_out_Mac_Mini_DP.png
MDP adapters and cables can be bought online from:


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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thanks a lot for posting those various adapter links! been trying to figure if there's a Mini DVI to HDMI adapter out there for my MacBook!

BTW, I see that Mini DVI to HDMI adapter from monoprice DOES NOT transfer sound. What would you need in order to get sound?

I'm guessing I'll need the Mini DVI to DVI then a DVI to HDMI to get the sound transfered as well...
 
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