Apple Desktop & Laptop Video Adapter Info

Revised: 2011-04-19 richard

Introduction

I have been asked this question many times and haven't found an quick & easy source for the info that covers the type of video adapters that are needed with various Apple laptops & desktops. So, here it is...

To view a complete list of apple adapter types, click here.

DVI to VGA Video Adapter

The DVI to VGA adapter plugs into the DVI port built into the new Mac mini, a PowerBook G4 or into Power Mac with NVIDIA or ATI Radeon graphic cards which feature DVI ports.

Works with Mac mini, PowerBook G4, or Power Mac to an external VGA monitor or projector for 24-bit video-mirroring or dual display.

For more info or to order, see web site...

http://store.apple.com/us/product/M8754G/A

Micro-DVI to VGA Adapter

The Micro-DVI video adapter used by the Apple MacBook Air laptop computer. It is smaller than the Mini-DVI port used by its MacBook sister models.

Works with MacBook Air.

For more info or to order, see web site...

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB203G/A

Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter

The Mini-DVI connector is used on Apple computers as a digital alternative to the Mini-VGA connector.

Works with iMac (Intel Core Duo), MacBook, and 12-inch PowerBook G4.

For more infor to order, see web site...

http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9320G/A

VGA Display Adapter

The VGA cable plugs into the VGA video-out port built into your eMac, iMac flat panel, PowerBook G4 (12"), or iBook.

Important
Compatible ONLY with eMac, iMac G5, iMac G4 flat-panel, 12-inch PowerBook, or iBooks having a VGA port.

Works with iMac G5, 12-inch PowerBook G4, or iBook to an extra VGA monitor or external projector (equipped with VGA) for 24-bit video-mirroring.

For more infor to order, see web site...

http://store.apple.com/us/product/M8639G/A

Mini Displayport to DVI/VGA Adapter

The Mini Displayport to DVI/VGA connector is used on Apple computers o connect an external display or projector. You can use an external display as your main workspace or to extend your desktop, or you can work in mirrored mode with a projector so you can view what your audience sees.

Here is a list of model that uses Mini Displayport to DVI/VGA Adapter

MacBook Pro:
MacBook Pro (13-inch Early 2011)
MacBook Pro (15-inch Early 2011)
MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2011)
MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2010)
MacBook Pro (15-inch Mid 2010)
MacBook Pro (17-inch Mid 2010)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.53 GHz, Mid 2009)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008)
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2009)
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009)

MacBook:
MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2010)
MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009)
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008)

MacBook Air:
MacBook Air (11-inch Late 2010)
MacBook Air (13-inch Late 2010)
MacBook Air (Mid 2009)
MacBook Air (Late 2008)

Mac Mini:
Mac Mini (Mid 2010)
Mac mini (Late 2009)
Mac mini (Early 2009)

iMac:
iMac (Mid 2010)
iMac (Late 2009)
iMac (Early 2009)

Mac Pro:
Mac Pro (Mid 2010)
Mac Pro (Early 2009)

For more infor to order, see web site...

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB570Z/A
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB572Z/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

List of all Apple Adapters

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