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    What are mini display port to dual-link dvi options?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by cheapnoob, May 10, 2010.

  1. cheapnoob

    cheapnoob Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a 13.3" MBP and a HP LP3065 monitor. At times, I would like to use the monitor for more real estate. I know there is the Apple mini display port to dual-link dvi adapter. Are there any other options that I will be able to use my monitor at 2560x1600 resolution with the MBP?

    The reviews for the apple adapter suck and basically all of them have flickering issues. I would hate to buy it, return it, and waste my time on something I know that has a great chance of failure.

    I also have Logitech Z-5500 speakers that I would like to use with my Macbook. Would a toslink to mini-toslink cable work?
     
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    Matt_Smi Notebook Enthusiast

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    I own a 15" MBP and I have the Apple Mini DispayPort to Dual Link DVI Adapter that costs $100. I am way to tried to do a short write up on it at the moment but I will tomorrow or early this week I promise! I will also say yes you should be able to use toslink to mini-toslink for you speakers, pick up the cable for $4 from Monoprice.com
     
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    moosez3 Notebook Guru

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    If the monitor does not support Display Port, then the mDP to dual DVI is the only option I believe.

    Buy it on amazon, there return policy is good.
     
    moosez3, May 12, 2010
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