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Apple's Mini-DVI to DVI-D cable does not carry the analog signal coming from the mini-DVI port on the Apple computer. This means that it is not possible to use this cable with an inexpensive DVI-to-VGA adapter for VGA output; Apple's mini-DVI to VGA cable must be used instead. This could be avoided
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Non-OEM Mini-DVI to HDMI adapters are also available at online stores such as eBay and Amazon, and from some retail stores, but were not sold by Apple.
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The Apple mini-DVI to DVI-D cable's package shows a DVI-I figure instead of DVI-D and does not specify that it comes with only DVI-D.
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Connecting to a DVI-I connector requires a Mini-DVI to DVI-D cable plus a DVI-D to DVI-I adapter.
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As Mini-DVI is pin-compatible with DVI, it supports both DVI and VGA through adapters.
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In October 2008, Apple announced the company was phasing Mini-DVI out in favor of
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Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter (DVI-D) Apple part number M9321G/B (discontinued)
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Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter Apple part number M9319G/A, provided both
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Mini-DVI connectors on Apple hardware are capable of carrying DVI,
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if Apple provided a mini-DVI to DVI-I cable. The purpose of
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12-inch PowerBook G4 Developer Note: External Display Port
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Digital alternative to the Mini-VGA connector by Apple
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