MBP display port adapter at DVinfo.net

Ed Kukla · June 2nd, 2009, 04:02 PM

I just bought a MBP. I also bought a display port adapter that has a DVI output connector. I want to plug it into a DVI monitor. I compared the 2 connectors; they are similar but not exactly the same.
What should I be looking for in an extension cable to go from the Display Port Adapter into a monitor with DVI??

Thanks

Christopher Drews · June 2nd, 2009, 04:07 PM

It is the difference between DVI-I and DVI-D.
The "I" includes extra pins to allow for analog conversion (ie, making it VGA).
You should go for a DVI-D extension cable.
-C

Noah Kadner · June 2nd, 2009, 08:52 PM

Easily gotten at the Apple Store online or in person. :)

-Noah

June 2nd, 2009, 04:02 PM	#1
Ed Kukla Major Player Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: All over, USA Posts: 512	MBP display port adapter I just bought a MBP. I also bought a display port adapter that has a DVI output connector. I want to plug it into a DVI monitor. I compared the 2 connectors; they are similar but not exactly the same. What should I be looking for in an extension cable to go from the Display Port Adapter into a monitor with DVI?? Thanks

June 2nd, 2009, 04:07 PM	#2
Christopher Drews Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 628	It is the difference between DVI-I and DVI-D. The "I" includes extra pins to allow for analog conversion (ie, making it VGA). You should go for a DVI-D extension cable. -C

June 2nd, 2009, 08:52 PM	#3
Noah Kadner Better than Halle Berry Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 435	Easily gotten at the Apple Store online or in person. :) -Noah