Re: Apple DVI Adapter query
On Dec 22, 2009, at 8:37 PM, DLC wrote: Greetings all. I have a question for those who have dealt with an adapter from Apple that is being sold these days. We purchased a new Mac Pro and MacBook Pro recently. Both were to have been provided with a Mini Display Port to DVI adapter (not the former mini-DVI to DVI adapter) - they were, but the DVI end was unlike any DVI configuration I had seen (and indeed, no DVI monitor that we own can connect to this adapter). Does it look like this? http://tinyurl.com/yfycvok That looks like a normal DVI interface to me. It's strictly digital; it's lacking the pins around the wide pin for the analog lines; if your existing DVI monitor cable has them, you may need to get a new cable. If the adapter doesn't look like that, then you've been getting the wrong part all along... I'd reccomend Monoprice http://www.monoprice.com they've got the best deals on cabling (and other AV accessories!) going. (Related, but OT: If you get a shiny new LCD TV this season, don't pay Best Buy prices for HDMI cables or Wall Mounts, go to Monoprice. The mount that Costco wanted to sell me for $89 cost me $29 at Monoprice. A 6' HDMI cable is about $6-7.) -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Apple DVI Adapter query
On 12/23/09 10:57 AM, Bruce Johnson of john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu sent On Dec 22, 2009, at 8:37 PM, DLC wrote: Greetings all. I have a question for those who have dealt with an adapter from Apple that is being sold these days. We purchased a new Mac Pro and MacBook Pro recently. Both were to have been provided with a Mini Display Port to DVI adapter (not the former mini-DVI to DVI adapter) - they were, but the DVI end was unlike any DVI configuration I had seen (and indeed, no DVI monitor that we own can connect to this adapter). Does it look like this? http://tinyurl.com/yfycvok That looks like a normal DVI interface to me. It's strictly digital; it's lacking the pins around the wide pin for the analog lines; if your existing DVI monitor cable has them, you may need to get a new cable. If the adapter doesn't look like that, then you've been getting the wrong part all along... I'd reccomend Monoprice http://www.monoprice.com they've got the best deals on cabling (and other AV accessories!) going. (Related, but OT: If you get a shiny new LCD TV this season, don't pay Best Buy prices for HDMI cables or Wall Mounts, go to Monoprice. The mount that Costco wanted to sell me for $89 cost me $29 at Monoprice. A 6' HDMI cable is about $6-7.) Hi Bruce, Thanks for the response and information. Does it look like this? Well, yes and no - that's the product, ours does not have that extra perpendicular slot on the left (middle picture at Apple page) I'd recommend Monoprice Thanks for the tip! - looks like great prices. Happy Holidays, Dana P.S. - for Fabian - I'll take such queries to the Intel group next time, thank you for that tip. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Apple DVI Adapter query
On Dec 23, 2009, at 2:25 PM, Dana Collins wrote: Hi Bruce, Thanks for the response and information. Does it look like this? Well, yes and no - that's the product, ours does not have that extra perpendicular slot on the left (middle picture at Apple page) Well, that's odd, because that's supposed to be that exact product. I'm fairly certain that that slot is part of the DVI spec... -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Apple DVI Adapter query
Greetings all. I have a question for those who have dealt with an adapter from Apple that is being sold these days. We purchased a new Mac Pro and MacBook Pro recently. Both were to have been provided with a Mini Display Port to DVI adapter (not the former mini-DVI to DVI adapter) - they were, but the DVI end was unlike any DVI configuration I had seen (and indeed, no DVI monitor that we own can connect to this adapter). I called Apple, and they were, citing possible production issues, willing to send me two new ones, which they did. Darned if the new ones didn't have the same questionable design. I go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Visual_Interface for a visual of various DVI grid arrangements - all our adapters look like none of these (on the left side of the female face is supposed to be at the very least a slot - ours has nothing, nada, zip). So, my question: for those of you who have such an adapter, what kind of DVI adapter should I be expecting? Should I contact Apple *again* and ask for new ones (I'm inclined to do so, but want to know what type of adapter to cite). Thank you much; Happy Holidays to all, Dana -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
