Using cinema 30-in monitor with MacBook pro

is it possible to use a 30-in apple cinema with a recently-purchased MacBook Pro? The monitor has DVI and fireware cables.

Posted on Oct 5, 2025 5:02 PM

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Niel

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Oct 5, 2025 5:17 PM in response to nf113

Use a DisplayPort to dual-link DVI adapter. Single-link ones can't drive it at its full resolution.

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