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    mini dvi to dvi cable

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by superman23, Jun 12, 2007.

  1. superman23

    superman23 Notebook Consultant

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    Does anyone make a Mini-DVI to DVI cable so I can connect the MacBook directly to my monitor w/out using Apple's adapter and a regular DVI cable?
     
    superman23, Jun 12, 2007
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  2. Nicholie

    Nicholie Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I believe Mini-DVI is proprietary and Apple owned, which could explain why 5 minutes on Google showed nothing but Apple's adapter. Looks like no luck mate.

    Plus, a mini-dvi to cable? What are you hooking up to? Most monitors that support DVI come with the cable.
     
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  3. vegeto626

    vegeto626 Notebook Enthusiast

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    On a Macbook, the connector is called "Mini-DVI" I'm guessing they shrunk it in order to put something with video output on the Macbook. As for third party adapters, I think your out of luck superman23. It's 20 bucks, but if you have a big screen (like my 22") then its worth it for watching movies and what not.
     
    vegeto626, Jun 12, 2007
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