I'm connecting an older 23" cinema display to a one year old MacBookPro. I have purchase two adapters, a Mini DisplayPort to DVI and an HDMI to DVI. Both work. Which one is better or is there no difference?
Thanks.
MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mavericks (10.9.2)
Using the HDMI adapter frees a Thunderbolt port, which has more uses than just a connecting display.
Honestly, until I got some advice on how to connect an older Cinema Display to my MBP, I didn't even realize that the MBP had an HDMI port! I do agree that it is best to keep the Thunderbolt ports free and appreciate that answer. That said, out of curiosity, what else do/can you use the HDMI port for????
Also, would one of the adapters yield a better picture or more stable connection?
Thanks so much.
The HDMI port has only one function.
The image quality will be the same from either adapter.
Thanks again for your advice and expertise.
Which DVI adapter is better?
