More questions on resolution of Mini-Display Port (Monitor)

I have used several types of cables to connect several different types of external monitors all via my MBP's mini-display port.
My questions:
What resolution will the minidisplay port output to if it is a SINGLE output (says my Nvidia graphics cards) to a display port and to a DVI?
Both my graphics cards say they will output 2560 x 1600.
But since the input type on the monitors and tv is deciding what the resolution is, I'd like to know more about the Mini-Display port. Is it just going to MATCH whatever cord/input?
My newest monitor says that BOTH the Display Port and the DVI will receive 2560 x 1600 resolution.
Does anyone have good experience using one over the other? Is this true, given the adaptability of the mini-display output port?
Does anyone have success with buying a dual mini-display port adapter (they have poor ratings on Amazon from MBP (non-2010) users?
Will a mini-display port to a regular display port carry the 2560 x 1600 data??????

Will a mini-display port to a regular display port carry the 2560 x 1600 data??????
Yes it will. Electrically speaking, Mini DisplayPort is no different than the full sized version.

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