New macbook pro to video
I need to know if the Apple mini- DVI to video adapter works for the macbook pro late 2008-2009 or what kind of adapter do i need to connect by composite video and s-video???
Please help me!
If you have a silver unibody mbp (I bought mine in 12/08) you need a mini DisplayPort to VGA/DVI/etc. adapter. afaik mini DisplayPort is something Apple made up, it is not a standard and the cables are only available from Apple store. It is not the same as mini-DVI. Even non-Apple store outlets like Best Buy don't have the cables yet.
If you need to go to composite/SVideo, you will need another adapter if there is no direct adapter.
fwiw I am using a mini DisplayPort to VGA cable right now and it works great. I have read about flashing display issues but have not experienced same....yet.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=8375980
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