Proper Port Name Mini-DVI or Micro-DVI or Mini-DisplayPort

Hello.
I have got a new Macbook Pro but the connection for external monitors on it does not fit with my DVI connections for my old macbook pro.
What connection do I need to connect to a DVI cable coming from my monitor?
Is there a cable that works for VGA too? like a splitter from mac port connection (dunno name) to both VGA and DVI?

Hi,
Apple has introduce the Mini DisplayPort connection to the MacBook Pro with the "Late 2008" models.
Here are the various technical specifications for the MBPs through the years http://support.apple.com/specs/#macbookpro
So you need a Mini DisplyaPort to DVI adapter like this http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB570Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDA5OQ&mco=MTA4MzU1NTE
There also is a Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB572Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDA5OQ&mco=MTA4MzU1NDg
But to my knowledge no such thing a splitter to connect both at the same time to your MBP.
Regards
Stefan

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