caronte88

Q: mini displayport to VGA/DVI

Hello everyone! I would like to connect my display (DVI) or TV (VGA) to my MBP 13 "early 2011.

I was wondering if my mini displayport (thunderbolt) supports the adapter mini DP to DVI-I in order to buy one adapter in place of 2 (DVI-I compatible with DVI-D and VGA). thanks to all.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Aug 11, 2014 11:33 AM

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Q: mini displayport to VGA/DVI

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  • by braden85,

    braden85 braden85 Aug 13, 2014 8:03 AM in response to caronte88
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    Aug 13, 2014 8:03 AM in response to caronte88

    Hey caronte88,

     

    The DVI to Mini DisplayPort cable will work with your computer. You can use the following article for further information pertaining to this question:

     

    Apple Mini DisplayPort adapters: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3382

    3. My computer has the same connector but the symbol is different, what does that mean?

    Some Apple computer have a Thunderbolt port instead of a Mini DisplayPort. Computers with a Thunderbolt port will have the following symbol next a port although the port physically appears the same as a Mini DisplayPort:

    Thunderbolt ports:

    • Are compatible with all of the Mini DisplayPort adapters referenced below in question 5 and with Apple Mini DisplayPort equipped displays.
    • Support adapters like Apple's Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter and Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter which are not otherwise compatible with Mini DisplayPorts.

    See Thunderbolt ports and displays: Frequently asked questions (FAQ) for more information on Thunderbolt.

    Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!

     

    Cheers,

    Braden

  • by caronte88,

    caronte88 caronte88 Aug 13, 2014 12:20 PM in response to braden85
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    Aug 13, 2014 12:20 PM in response to braden85

    thanks for the answer. I know the compatibility with DVI and VGA standard: on the apple store there are the adapters that I need (mini DP to DVI-D and mini DP to VGA). During a search on google, I have found some posts which states the full compatibility of thunderbolt with DVI-I (but not with original adapter) (so, with a simple DVI-I to VGA adapter, that I have, I must buy only the mini DP to DVI-I ), while in other states the opposite. I would like to know who is right and who is not.

  • by braden85,Helpful

    braden85 braden85 Aug 13, 2014 12:52 PM in response to caronte88
    Community Specialists
    Aug 13, 2014 12:52 PM in response to caronte88

    Hi again caronte88,

     

    Thank you for using the Apple Support Community. Due to the nature of your issue or question you may find more information by using another one of Apple's support resources - https://getsupport.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action.

     

     

    Cheers,

    Braden