Mini Display cable length
Can anyone tell me how long exactly the mini display cable is for the 24 inch dispaly.
tks
Just measured mine at 43.75" from rear of monitor to tip of Mini DisplayPort connector.
Inexpensive extensions are available for these (and necessary in my case).
Message was edited by: myaka
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