has anyone here used this cable to connect to a monitor? I am having issues with my mac mini and dvi, so any help is greatly appreciated.
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I've been using this cable on my iMac and Macbook Pro for a few months now with no problems.
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The thunderbolt cable only works with the Apple thunderbolt monitor. You can get a thunderbolt adapter that will change it to DVI/VGA/HDMI fairly cheap
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Hi,I don't know if my uses will help you, however I use the cable regularly to connect my MacBook Pro to an iMac for use as an external monitor and to connect external hard drives to both the iMac and the MacBook Pro
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I think you need the cheaper Mac display port cable. The TBolt is pretty much for data I believe.
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If you want to plug a DVI Monitor into a MiniDisplayport/Thunderbolt, you could just use the Apple Mini-Displayport to DVI Connector.http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB570Z/B/mini-displayport-to-dvi-adapter?fnode=51
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I am using this monitor on a MacBook Pro 2014 with Mountain Lion 10.8 and now Mavericks 10.9. It requires 2 connection cables - one for the monitor (I use the HDMI, but have also used the DVI-to-mini-display/thunderbolt (which requires an adaptor)) AND a usb for the webcam. It works great. Seems like if you have an open USB port the webcam should work.
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The Mac mini has what is called a mini display port and a HDMI port. This means you have lots of options for connecting a monitor as it does not come with one. Most monitors use VGA or DVI and with an adapter that will work just fine. In my case, I actually use my television as my screen so I use an HDMI cable. It's great for me because it is the only cable of the three which transmits video and audio.
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I just tried this and it does not appear to work (it could be my DVI to VGA adapter, but I don't think it's broken). You are better off buying a mini display port to VGA adapter.
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I have a macbook pro 15in mid-2010. This cable is working with my dell 2713hm monitor but I don't know what kind of a monitor you have... If your monitor has a DVI channel because that is not a HDMI cable, It might work. and if you can't get a full resolution. You should check out this site http://embdev.net/topic/284710#new. Hopefully my answer is good enough for your question.
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Hi, thanks for contacting us. This connection is for a specific type of DVI cable. If there is anything else I can do for you or if you have any other questions please let me know. Sincerely, Chris Nickels Red planet Trading
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Peter, I have to agree with the answer provided to you by Cory Church. The cable has worked beautifully on our MacBook Pro. Using the cable is a LOT better than using a VGA cable with an Apple VGA "dongle" adapter.
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Since the 5770 has only one display port, and only one hdmi (as well as two single-link DVI ports) I'd suggest hooking one up with the (included, in my case) HDMI cable and one to the display port. The display port on the monitor is full size, so if you're connecting it to a comp with a mini display port, you'd need either a cable from full size to mini, or a regular display port cable with a full-size-to-mini adapter at the end. If you happen to have purchased a recent Mac laptop or Mac Mini, check for an adapter. Depending on the model and when you bought it, a DVI-to-mini display port adapter, or a display port to mini display port, or even an HDMI to mini display port adapter may have been included. Since the 5770 has only one display port, and only one hdmi (as well as two single-link DVI ports) I'd suggest hooking one up with the (included, in my case) HDMI cable and one to the display port. The display port on the monitor is full size, so if you're connecting it to a comp with a mini display port, you'd need either a cable from full size to mini, or a regular display port cable with a full-size-to-mini adapter at the end. If you happen to have purchased a recent Mac laptop or Mac Mini, check for an adapter. Depending on the model and when you bought it, a DVI-to-mini display port... » Read More Since the 5770 has only one display port, and only one hdmi (as well as two single-link DVI ports) I'd suggest hooking one up with the (included, in my case) HDMI cable and one to the display port. The display port on the monitor is full size, so if you're connecting it to a comp with a mini display port, you'd need either a cable from full size to mini, or a regular display port cable with a full-size-to-mini adapter at the end. If you happen to have purchased a recent Mac laptop or Mac Mini, check for an adapter. Depending on the model and when you bought it, a DVI-to-mini display port adapter, or a display port to mini display port, or even an HDMI to mini display port adapter may have been included. « Show Less
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Thanks so much for your response. I'll go ahead and bust it out of the package and try it out. Trying to connect an extra monitor!! Lee
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I don't have much experience with Mac products, but i did find this link for you. https://discussions.apple.com/message/22067174?tstart=0 If you get a DVI converter, make sure it supports Dual Link DVI, as it will not work otherwise.
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I am sorry to say I can't answer it because he cable in question did not work. There seems to be issues on forums with this being a common problem between Mac / VGA. I only had luck with a direct hdmi to hdmi connection.
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1. Verify that you have have correctly set the input source in the on screen display for the cable/input you are trying at the time . This monitor does NOT automatically switch to the active source. 2. Disable DisplayPort 1.2 mode in the monitor. There seems to be a problem with this mode when connected to Macs, not clear where the problem is, but likely an issue in 10.9.2. 3. Verify that the Mac "sees" the monitor in the "about this Mac" Display panel 4. The best option for you is the miniDisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, as that does not require any additional components, so concentrate on that cable/mode, set the monitor to DisplayPort input (not miniDisplayPort!) and make sure the cables are fully seated. Without more information on what you see on the monitor and mac when you try, it is difficult to guess what your problem is.
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I'm afraid I can't answer your question, but it sounds like you might be able to answer mine. I connected the monitor to a DVI to DVI cable, and connected that to a DVI-Mini-display adapter to my 2011 MacBook Pro. But the monitor isn't recognizing that there's a digital connection and the computer isn't recognizing any external display (and I rebooted both and disconnected and reconnected all cables). Samsung tech support told me that if I wasn't having any luck, then it meant the machines weren't compatible but they couldn't confirm that for sure -- they essentially shrugged. It sounds like you had success with the connection (even if not calibration). Can you confirm and describe your set up? Thanks in advance.
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I have one here for that purpose but have not had time to connect them. I have run a Mac Mini into the Dell and it looks fine except for some issues in the top menu bar. Take a look at the article on the diglloyd blog (Lloyd Chambers is a noted photo reviewer and mac guy) where he tests this exact set up and gives it two big thumbs up as well as set up instructions which are pretty much plug and play.I assume from this that the MacBook has a better graphics card then the Mini.Anyway I just did a 2 second fire it up test to see and yes the image came right up and the menu bar was perfect. I have one here for that purpose but have not had time to connect them. I have run a Mac Mini into the Dell and it looks fine except for some issues in the top menu bar. Take a look at the article on the diglloyd blog (Lloyd Chambers is a noted photo reviewer and mac guy) where he tests this exact set up and gives it two big thumbs up as well as set up instructions which are pretty much plug and play.I assume from this that the MacBook has a better graphics card then the Mini.Anyway I just did a 2 second fire it up test to see and yes the image came right up and the... » Read More I have one here for that purpose but have not had time to connect them. I have run a Mac Mini into the Dell and it looks fine except for some issues in the top menu bar. Take a look at the article on the diglloyd blog (Lloyd Chambers is a noted photo reviewer and mac guy) where he tests this exact set up and gives it two big thumbs up as well as set up instructions which are pretty much plug and play.I assume from this that the MacBook has a better graphics card then the Mini.Anyway I just did a 2 second fire it up test to see and yes the image came right up and the menu bar was perfect. « Show Less
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So far this cable is working fantastically for me.Your problem might be your laptops' settings. Make sure it's set to mirror your screen and not set to use a secondary display.
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Yes, you'll just need one of these: C&E CNE11274 Mini DisplayPort to DVI Female Adapter Cable for MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, MacBook Air and Mac miniI use this same set-up on my mac mini, works great.