I would like to get an Apple 27" to use with my PC, which has both HDMI and DVI inputs. Thanks!
Windows 7
No combination of cables and simple adapters will let a Mini DisplayPort display work with a computer's HDMI port.
It needs a converter, such as the Kanex XD.
http://www.kanex.com/files/XD_English.pdf
(Note that it runs at half resolution (1280 X 720) with 27" displays.)
Please clearify which Apple 27" display you want to connect. Is the the 2010 model which uses a mini-displayport. Or is it the current thunderbolt model.
If it's the TB model you're out of luck. You cannot connect a TB device to anything other that TB.
Confusing Mini DisplayPort with Thunderbolt
I generally recommend monoprice.com for cables and components. But a female mini-displayport adaptor to hdmi may be a problem to find.
Note, for DVI, if you want to use a 27" to it's full resolution you need dual-link DVI if you decide to use a DVI port. Also DVI does not pass audio.
It will be for the regular cinema display (mini displayport)
I was not able to find anything on monoprice.com that converts the mini displayport to a DVI or HDMI
As I edited my post above finding an adaptor or cable with a female mini-displayport appears to be the problem.
Csound1,
That adapter won't help me at all.
Why is a female needed?
HDMI cable out from PC to HDMI in on the adaptor, MDP male should plug into an Apple display.
simpson309 wrote:
Csound1,
That adapter won't help me at all.
Then please explain what kind of sockets are on your PC,
I'm looking to purchase a video card that has a displayport or mini displayport as this seems to be the only economical solution without getting an expensive 'converter' just to support the display.
HDMI and DVI inputs.
I need:
Apple Display (mini displayport MALE) -> HDMI or DVI (female)
edit: in other words, i need something that will take the mini displayport male on one end and plug into a dvi or hdmi on the other end. it doesnt look like they exist without getting an expensive converter box.
This is not a complete solution but, FWIW, heading in the right direction! 😀
simpson309 wrote:
HDMI and DVI inputs.
I need:
Apple Display (mini displayport MALE) -> HDMI or DVI (female)
The adaptor I posted has 1 x MDP (male) to plug into the monitor and 1 x HDMI (female) to plug the HDMI cable from the PC into.
You can not use MDP to DVI without a converter box.
Yes, that is close.. and I may end up getting one of those AND a new video card that has a regular displayport.
Csound1,
The adapter is useless from the start because you can't even plug the apple display into it..
Other "interesting" (?) stuff I found on that same site:
Atlona HDMI/Mini Displayport to Displayport Scaler and Switcher
Can someone recommend a Mini Displayport Female to HDMI cord/adapter?
