USB to DVI A1082 Cinema Display Issues

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Scottiestuff Author

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USB to DVI A1082 Cinema Display Issues

I have a 2GHz i7 MBP. In the office I run two external monitors, both are Samsung 23" Syncmaster 2333.

One Samsung is from the Mini Display Port via Apple Mini Display to DVI adapter.

The second Samsung is from a K-World USB to DVI adapter.

These work fine.

I cannot make the K-World USB to DVI adapter paly nice with my A1082 23" Apple Monitor. I have two of these Apple DIsplays and want to replicate the set up. I have tried other USB adapters and agian, no joy.

Is there a USB Adapter in existence that works for these screens? I would hate to buy everyone on the market just to find one that works!

Any guidance or help greatly appreciated. I have been to over 4 Apple Stores, and get looked at like I have 2 heads.

Apple Cinema Display 23"-OTHER, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on May 22, 2012 4:58 AM

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Answer 1

pklemek

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May 24, 2012 1:55 PM in response to Scottiestuff

Why not put the Apple Cinema Display into the Mini Display Port and use a Samsung Monitor with the K-World adapter?

The problem is that the K-World adapter only supports resolutions up to 1680x1050 and the Apple Display has a resolution of 1920x1200. There is no way possible to run that high resolution through your USB to DVI adapter.

Hope this solves your question.

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Scottiestuff Author

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May 25, 2012 2:16 AM in response to pklemek

Thank you for replying! THis has been driving me demented for months now.

The Samsung monitors are supplied by my employer and the 2 x Apple 23" Cinema Displays are personal and at home.

The OCD in me wouldn't allow different monitors even if work allowed me to take one home......

The K-World adapter claims to support 1920 x 1080 so I suppose that is what is killing me. ****

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