My MacbookAir has a Thunderbolt port. Is a "mini-display port to Dual Link DVI-D convertor" the thing I need to connect to this monitor?
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That is a correct question. I'm a seller, ecomadearena. I'm living in Korea South and I'm a authorized dealer of this brand monitor. Basically, this kind of bypass monitor has only one DVI-Dual link input. Resolution rate is 2560x1440(1600). Macbook users should have to use Mini Display port to Dual-link DVI (DVI-D) adapter. In apple store, above adapter price is USD 99.00 Some buyers choose monoprice's mini DP to DVI-D adapter. that is more cheaper price than original apple adapter. Additionally, I'm a business seller live in Korea South. I'm a actually official dealer of this kind of monitor. In my personal opinion, there is multi input monitor, DP port, DVI, HDMI, RGB Qnix and X-star is twins brand. X-star DP2710 MDP model has DP port from the birth. So, it is important to choose proper monitor for your purpose. -------- Samsung PLS wide panel monitor ---------- Qnix QX2710 Glossy or Matte panel : Wide purpose, Gaming monitor - overclockable. X-Star DP2710 Glossy or Matte panel : Twins model with Qnix QX2710 - overclockable. X-Star DP2710 MDP : Multi input monitor with DP port (ASIN: B00ED8KCD0) In short, I suggest bypass monitor to desktop users and gamer who want overclockable monitor Laptop and Macbook users are suggested X-Star DP2710 MDP model or something like this model. Good luck!
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Hopefully someone else with more knowledge of Macs and their Thunderbolt connection can answer. I'm not sure since I use this monitor with a Windows 7 Home Premium box with the supplied cable.
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That's how I use this for, external monitor. Since there are two types of display port for Macbook Pro, make sure you buy the right one. My Macbook Pro was bought couple of years ago so it usese thunderbolt display port.
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I have not used it on a MacBook Air, but Apple makes a proprietary FireWire adapter for the Thunderbolt port. If you MacBook Air predates Thunderbolt, it may be hard because your hard drive is supposed to operate off of a threshold speed. If you have Thunderbolt, you will need to buy Apple's adapter, then this, and I would imagine you could hook it up pretty easily. If you MacBook Air predates Thunderbolt, I am not sure what you would do.
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Did this work for you? I too have a 2013 MacAir. The Thunderbolt port is NOT the same size as a MiniDisplayPort on these newer Mac Airs. I see many MDP to HDMI cables on the market that say "Thunderbolt compatible," but it seems they are compatible only with an earlier (different size port) Thunderbolt.
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The small end will plug into a macbook pro., but if your monitor does not support displayport, you may have to get a cable with a dvi connector at the other end
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Yep - definitely. Thunderbolt supports Mini DisplayPort. I have quite a few people using these with Thunderbolt ports.
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Display port (DP) and Thunderbolt use the same connection. The thunderbolt wire is a higher quality video connection, but the port itself is interchangeable between the two wires. I found an informative article on Wikipedia @ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbolt_%28interface%29. I use the thunderbolt to directly connect my Macbook to the HDMI port on my television.
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I do not have one to test, but if you mean Apples display port to DVI-D adaptors, they should work, but you need to check on something first. Try to look up if your adapter is "single link" or "dual link" DVI...If it is single, you will run into problems with the resolution of this monitor, you need to have a DUAL LINK cable for higher resolutions. Given that Thunderbolt displays I have seen are at high resolutions, I would presume that it would be dual link DVI.
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I use one of these: ASIN: B00C7RJQPY "Cable Matters Gold Plated Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt™ Port Compatible) to DisplayPort Cable in Black 6 Feet - 4K Resolution Ready" with mine. It works great. Very happy with my monitor purchase. No regret at all.I have a MacBook Pro mid2010.
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You will need a converter! It might be an Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter, but I apologize that I cannot remember exactly - I bought one, and it looked very much like this: http://www.showmecables.com/product/Mini-DisplayPort-to-DVI-Adapter.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=2914&zmam=49733141&zmac=5&zmas=1&zmap=2914&gclid=CMWt0KeH_L4CFbRj7AodaB8AEg. Check to make sure I'm not telling you the wrong thing! I also looked into HDMI converters, but I don't think so fit. I was able to check one out from my local library, because they keep HDMI converters to connect Macs to overhead projectors, and that allowed me to try and find out that it didn't work.
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Hello from Ecomade Arena.No.Mini DisplayPort(Thunderbolt) to DVI adapter does not works.That is Mini DP to DVI-Single adapter, it only support 1920*1080 resolution rate.Mini DP to DVI-dual link adapter can support 2560*1440 resolution.
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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.
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First You Have To Know Your Model Number And Start Looking For The Cables You Need,You Can Try This Model Cable-Mini DisplayPort | Thunderbolt to DVI Adapter
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Yes. You'll need an adapter, and which kind depends on the model of Mac you have. I have a Macbook from 2010 and it has a Mini Display Port. So I bought a DVI to Mini Display Port Adapter. This attaches to the DVI cable that comes with the machine. Other machines use FireWire and there is an adapter for that as well. Get the right adapter for your Mac and then you're good to go.
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i use it to connect my MacBook Air to a Dell Ultrasharp U2412m monitor with 1920x1200 resolution - works perfect!
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All I can say is that it did not work with my MacBook Air (a 2011 model). Instead I bought "Cable Matters Gold Plated Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt™ Port Compatible) to VGA Male to Female Adapter in White" for $13.99, and it works fine.
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I am currently using an HDMI to DVI adapter without issue. My assumption is that you can use the Thunderbolt to DVI as well. I chose to use HDMI to keep my Thunderbolt ports available for other devices.