VGA to DVI adapter

I need to connect my powerbook G4 - the very first edition , which comes with a VGA conector on the back - to a apple studio display 17" LCD. Which adapter do I need?

You need a VGA to DVI converter
<http://www.svideo.com/ext-vga-2-dvi.html>
<http://www.gefen.com/kvm/product.jsp?prod_id=4341>

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Using 23" Cinema Display and VGA to DVI adapter??

I have 4 computers (2 deskop PCs, 1 IBM thinkpad laptop and 1 MAC). I have a DVI switcher. 3 of my PCs work great. My IBM thinkpad (T23) has an old style DVI connector on it that I cannot use (I thought I could until I got the Apple Monitor). I have tried a passive (no power) VGA to DVI adapter...but the monitor just ignores the signal. Do I need to purchase a $299 powered VGA to DVI adapter? I was thinking of looking for a PCMCIA (PC Card) video card with DVI out for my laptop, but havn't found anything when searching via google. Any information would be helpful. Thank you!
PowerMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.5) 23" cinema display

The VGA to DVI adapter sounds like it's just an adapter that re-routes the pins to make the cables connect. The DVI connector can carry both analog and digital signals, so all the adapter would do is make a VGA cable with its analog signal go into a DVI cable that still carries the same analog signal. If that's the case, it won't work with the Apple display since the Apple display doesn't accept an analog VGA input even if you get the cables and adapters to hook it up. So yes, you would need the expensive VGA to DVI "converter" rather than just an "adapter".

Can I use the Apple VGA to DVI adapter to connect a PC to a DVI monitor?

Hi
Any idea of the Apple VGA to DVI adapter would work to connect a PC's VGA output to a DVI monitor?
Is it a simple pass through? Or are there drivers needed.

That adapter is for connecting a VGA display to a computer's DVI-I port. A DVI-I port has both digital and analog video pins. The adapter passes just the analog video to a VGA connector. It will not work in the reverse direction because a VGA computer does not provide digital video.
There are VGA to DVI converters that will connect a DVI display to a VGA computer.
<http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=101&cp_id=10114&cs_id=1011401&p_id=8214&se q=1&format=2>
<http://www.aten.com/products/Professional-Audio/Video/Converters/VGA-to-DVI-Conv erter~VC160A.html>
No drivers needed.

Why aren't the VGA or DVI adapter included?

How come one of the video adapters are not included when purchasing a MacBook Pro? I would think that the Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter would at least be included. In previous models of the MacBook Pro a Dual-Link DVI port was on the laptop and a DVI to VGA adapter was included in the box. Now we have to pay for an adapter that should be included? And why do we need a $99 adapter for Dual-Link DVI support? This should be built into the laptop as it was before.
I just did a price compare between what our college purchased before and what will be purchased now.
On September 18th, 2008:
MacBook Pro 15-inch
2.4 GHz Processor
SuperDrive 8x
200 GB SATA HDD @ 7200 RPM
15-inch Glossy Widescreen Display
Accessory Kit (that included the Manuals, AC Power Adapter, Display polishing cloth, the install discs, a DVI to VGA converter)
4 GB 667 Mhz DDR2 SDRAM
AppleCare Protection Plan
$2,308.00
However, today, October 16th, 2008, I respeced out the laptop;
MacBook Pro 15-inch
2.4 GHz Processor
SuperDrive 8x
250GB SATA HDD @ 7200 RPM
15-inch Glossy Widescreen Display
Accessory Kit (that included the Manuals, AC Power Adapter, Display polishing cloth, and the install discs)
4 GB 1066 MHz DDR3 DSRAM
AppleCare Protection Plan
$2,318
Okay, so the memory is faster, but the price difference between the 2GB of RAM and 4GB of RAM is only $135. However when looking at the price of memory (4GB for the 2.4 GHz MacBook Pro 15-inch) on Apple's site I get $300. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that's the same price it was before with the earlier models. So there shouldn't be any price adjustment for the memory. The drive was also increased to 250GB but being that this is now the smallest drive size (and with falling prices on drives) there shouldn't be a price difference with this either. We also loose the DVI to VGA converter ($17). So we are paying more for less.
Because you now have to buy the converters for the new video connector the price gets even higher. $29 for either the Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter or Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, or $99 for the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter.
Instead of hitting the customer with an al-la-carte of extra items to purchase, why doesn't apple continue to include a standard DVI port on the computer with the DVI to VGA adapter with the laptop?

I agree. If Apple would like more people to use the MB and MBP in a business environment you MUST have an easy way to connect the machine to a projector! Nickleing and dimeing people to get an adapter is CRAZY Apple! You are selling even the base machine for at least $1200! The cable cost you MAYBE $1.50 to make... Come on, put one in the box! Don't make people buy one to make it work with a projector! Almost every other laptop in the world comes ready to drive a projector DIRECTLY!

Searching for USB to VGA or DVI adapter compatible with linux

Hello everyone,
Since my HP mini is lacking a VGA connector (in fact, there's a proprietary one, but the cable for that is rare and expensive), I'm thinking of buying an USB adapter to plug a monitor. I don't care if the connector is VGA or DVi.
There're a lot of these adapters, but I'm not sure if any is compatible with Linux.
After a lot of searches, I still didn't find something useful.
Is there anyone who had experience with this kind of adapter or can point me some documentation about that ?

Just so I understand correctly... these USB to VGA/DVI adapters are video cards in their own right, yes? Something that I know works with Linux it the Villagetronic VTBook http://www.villagetronic.com/vtbook/index.html. It's a PCMCIA card (which is faster than usb 2) but you can get USB to PCMCIA adapters.

Hp pavilion a6600f vga to dvi adapter problem

I have 2 LG flat screen monitors and a new HP Pavilion a6600f desktop. The VGA to DVI adapters that I've tried haven't worked. Do you know where I can get one that is the right one?
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the only thing I can think is the monitors dont support DVI-A (a for analog), and only supports DVI-D (Digital) Analog DVI uses different pins on a DVI cable.
If your monitor has a VGA input, use that its the same quality as DVI-A anyway.

Will this VGA to DVI adapter work on Mac Mini 2006

This is a simple question which ssomeone should be able to answet
will this DVI to VGA adapter work on a Mac Mini 2006
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000067SOH/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1419898227&sr=8-3&dp Pl=1&dpID=41daTmtKEEL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

Yes it will.

Mini dvi to dvi adapter not working with monitor

arright *** i got a mini dvi to dvi adapter which is connected to my vga monitor through a vga to dvi adapter. The computer recognizes the monitor in display preferences, but the monitor doesn't display anything it just sits in standby mode... any ideas why this isn't working? You'd think if the problem was going from vga-vga to dvi adapter-dvi to mini dvi adapter that it wouldn't even recognize the monitor but it does.
well that *****, back to best buy to get the other one. Reason i got the dvi one is because i plan on getting a different monitor with dvi soon. But noo dvi adapter wont work with vga adapters.
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The mini-DVD to DVI adapter doesn't pass through the analog video signals needed for VGA, so won't work with a DVI to VGA adapter. All the control signals are there, so the display is recognized, but there will be no picture.
They could have used a DVI-D connector on the adapter, instead of DVD-I, so the DVI to VGA adapter wouldn't even plug in, but then it couldn't be used with some non-Apple LCDs, that use DVD-I connecters.

VGA to DVI to hdmi? For the new Mac Mini.

I'm dying to buy a new Mac Mini but I'm not ready to replace my monitor yet. Sadly, it's a VGA flat panel. It's connected to my current 2009 Mini by a VGA to DVI adapter. The new Mini comes with a DVI to HDMI adapter.
Can I plug my VGA to DVI adapter into the DVI to HDMI adapter and get video for my monitor? My monitor has no speakers, so audio is irrelevant. I just need video.

Unfortunately, my monitor is a VGA only flatpanel. I had to buy a $30 Thunderbolt to VGA adapter to be able to use it with my new Mini. Ah well, problem solved. I'll make sure my next monitor has either DVI or HDMI.
One thing I think Apple should seriously consider doing is STOPPING their practice of including an adapter in the box and, instead, giving a free adapter with purchase. That way, they won't be wasting resources (this is the second time I've bought a Mac with an adapter I don't need, and I guarantee there are people who will already have a compatile monitor and won't need the adapter either) and instead will better serve their customers by sending them home with a new Mac that works with the monitor they have.
The Mini is all about bring your own peripherals, right? Well, there are a lot of VGA monitors out there.

Vga to dvi with cinema displays?

are the aluminum apple cinema display DVI-I or DVI-D? we have some extras and some people with vga computers (analog out) want to use the monitors. will a vga to dvi-i adapter work with these displays? or are they dvi-d (digital signal only)?
thanks

DVI-D digital only. A cheap VGA to DVI adapter won't work. You would need an expensive VGA to DVI converter, such as
<http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=4341>

Adding a VGA or DVI Display to iMac

Good morning Apple Community. I would like to attach a second display to my new iMAC Intels. The trouble is, I can't find an adapter to go from Thunderbolt to VGA or DVI. Does apple make such an adapter? I would like to utilize the monitors I currently have vs. purchasing additional Apple displays. I appreciate any direction you can give me.
Thanks,
Eric

The Thunderbolt port works for both Thunderbolt devices as well as DisplayPort connections. So you need a mini-DisplayPort to VGA or DVI adapter, as appropriate. Apple makes both, and there are third-party adapters as well.
Regards.

Mini-Displayport to DVI adapter not working, but Mini-Displayport to VGA and Thunderbolt work fine

Mini-Displayport to DVI adapter not working, but Mini-Displayport to VGA and Thunderbolt work fine.
This is a brand new MacBook Pro (15-inch, mid-2012) just received. I suspect that this is a hardware problem as:
The mini-displayport to DVI adapter and the external monitor that I am utilizing connect and operate just fine using my older MacBook Pro (mid-2010) with the same OS.
The new MacBook Pro powers the external monitor with a mini-displayport to VGA adapater without issue.
The new MacBook Pro powers an Apple Thunderbolt display without issue.
Both MacBook Pro's are running OSX Lion 10.7.4.
The only combination which does not work is the mini-displayport to DVI adapater used in conjunction with the brand new MacBook Pro (mid-2012).
All adapters and components (mini-displayport adapters) are Apple retail adapter.
I have tried several external monitors, including my Dell U2412m.
When I connect the mini-displayport to DVI adapater to the new MacBook Pro (mid-2012), nothing happens. The external monitor reports "no signal" and attempts to go into sleep mode. Using the "Detect displays" button has no effect, even when used multiple times. Rebooting does not help, nor does resetting the SMC or PRAM.
Any other suggestions before I take it to the Genius Bar?

I turns out that the logic board of my MacBook Pro was faulty (despite being brand new).
I took it to the Apple Store, presented the problem, and one of the Tech's came to the same conclusion that I had -- hardware failure. Phone support was no help in the matter (and even told me that what I was trying to do wasn't a supported option, which is rediculous). However, the Genius Bar did take care of the problem, and my MacBook Pro was back to me with a replaced logic board within a few days.
Hope that htis helps.

Does Mini Displayport to DVI adapter support analog VGA signal?

I'm just about to buy a macbook pro. Since the MDP (mini displayport) to DVI and MDP to VGA adapters are £20 a pop, I can only afford to get one. Obviously DVI is better in general, but VGA supports more older hardware, CRTs, and the spare VGA input on one of my displays (where the desktop uses the DVI).
What I'd like to know is does the MDP to DVI adapter also support the analog VGA signal on certain pins (like most physical desktop DVI ports do)? If it does, since I have about 3 or 4 DVI to VGA adapters lying around, I can get the MDP to DVI adapter and use the DVI to VGA adapters with it if necessary, but if it doesn't I might be better off getting the MDP to VGA...

No. Unlike DVI, which in the DVI-I configuration has both digital and analog pinouts, DisplayPort (and mini-DisplayPort) are purely digital. Mini-DP to DVI then DVI to VGA will not work. If you look carefully at the Apple Mini-DisplayPort to DVI adapter, you'll notice it's a DVI-D connector - digital pins only.
The Apple mini-DisplayPort to VGA adapter contains a digital-to-analog converter.
So, you'll have to choose. If you want VGA, get Apple's mini-DisplayPort to VGA adapter.

Having problems connecting a late 2011 Macbook Pro 2.2ghz i7 to a Sony KDL-32L5000 using a display miniport to DVI adapter (DVI to VGA cord). The TV is not detecting the macbook. Anyone have this problem?

Having problems connecting a late 2011 Macbook Pro 2.2ghz i7 to a Sony KDL-32L5000 using a display miniport to DVI adapter (DVI to VGA cord). The TV is not detecting the macbook. Anyone have this problem?

You really have to mess with the resoluton, espescially the refresh rate, as it varies from projector to projector, monitor to monitor. Even within the same brand! Because so many manufacturers are trying so many different things to become the next cool kid on the block, and the way the formats are being configured that's now part of the game.
That's why so many professionally produced corporate shows hire a dedicated projectionist for the video presentations. Too many bugs in the honey.
Refresh & sesolution are the first things to look at.
Just so you know that colors in PowerPoint PC, and PowerPoint Mac, don't exactly match... go figure.
I forgot to mention another thing, sometimes it's the projector that needs to be tweaked.

Does a DVI to VGA adapter, and a DVI to DVI adapted do the same job?

Does a DVI to VGA adapter, and a DVI to DVI adapter do the same job?

cpc.1234 wrote:
Does a DVI to VGA adapter, and a DVI to DVI adapter do the same job?
A DVI to VGA adapter provides a conversion from DVI to VGA.
A DVI to DVI adapter, what is that? If the input is DVI and the output is DVI, what is the need for an adapter?
Tell us what you are trying to accomplish.

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