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What do I need to connect my Macbook to a projector?
Monday, October 27, 2008 / Laptops & Notebooks, Media Center
I purchased a MacBook from PowerMax and when I go to hotels and try to hook up to data projectors, the AV folks tell me I need to have a connector (aka Dongle) and that I need to get my own because they are specific to each type of Mac.
What is it that I need to successfully connect to a Data Projector?
There are two types of adapter cables that work for connecting MacBooks to an external monitor. The type of adapter you will need varies depending on what display connector your monitor or projector uses. Most new displays can use the all-digital signal of a DVI connection with a DVI to mini-DVI cable adapter. Older or less detailed displays use the analog Apple Mini-DVI to VGA adapter.
There is also a third adapter, called an Apple Mini-DVI to Video adapter, that allows you to connect your Mac to your television. If you travel often, it may benefit you to buy both monitor cables and the TV cable, so you can always connect your MacBook.
November 27th, 2008 at 7:31 am
For new MacBook,MacBook pro, two new adapters were introduced: MiniDisplay port to DVI adapter and MiniDisplay Port to VGA. You need the MiniDisplay port to VGA adapter to connect to a DVI-VGA cable first then connect the VGA to a projector. Details here: http://web500.us/how-to-connect-your-macbook-or-macbook-pro-to-a-projector/