I recently bought myself a 13.3" MacBook Air and I was considering getting an external display. However, I cannot afford the Apple Thunderbolt Display or an iMac, so, is there any way for me to connect the MacBook to a monitor other than one made by Apple?
Thanks,
Chris
MacBook Air, OS X Yosemite (10.10.4)
Of course. The Thunderbolt port can also be used by a Mini DisplayPort adapter, which lets you plug your Mac to most displays or televisions. For example, there are Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters to connect your Mac to a HD display, Mini DisplayPort to DVI/VGA, etc.
(Most of those adapters are made by Apple, but you can get third-party adapters too).
Of course. The Thunderbolt port can also be used by a Mini DisplayPort adapter, which lets you plug your Mac to most displays or televisions. For example, there are Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters to connect your Mac to a HD display, Mini DisplayPort to DVI/VGA, etc.
(Most of those adapters are made by Apple, but you can get third-party adapters too).
So would it plug into the thunderbolt port in my laptop and the DVI/VGA port in the display? I'm sorry I am not very good when it comes to this kind of stuff..
Yes. However, you would need the cable to connect the adapter to the display too (for example, if you are going to use the HDMI adapter you need a HDMI cable; a VGA cable for the VGA adapter, etc.).
Ok, I think I understand. Thank you so much!
You are welcome
Can I connect my MacBook Air (2015) to an external display OTHER than the Apple Thunderbolt Display?
