Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter MB572Z/A (Retail Packaging)

by Apple

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001IF252M
• Item model number: MB572Z/A
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (107 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #5 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Connectors & Adapters
  • #5 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Computer Cable Adapters
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 16, 2008

Product Description

The new MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air each have a Mini DisplayPort that allows you to connect an external display or projector using an adapter. 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. Use the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter to connect your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air to a standard analog monitor, projector, or LCD that uses a VGA connector or cable. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer of your monitor to make sure you re choosing the right adapter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fixed!, March 18, 2009

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Trevor Burnham (Cambridge, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter MB572Z/A (Retail Packaging) (Personal Computers)

My home display uses DVI (which is a far more modern standard than VGA), but I often need this adapter for running presentations. Other reviewers have complained about several problems with this adapter. However, Apple recently released a firmware update, which you can download at http://support.apple.com/downloads/_Mini_DisplayPort_to_VGA_Firmware_Update and run (you must have the adapter plugged in and connected to a display) to solve everything. After that, it should work perfectly.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Apple Mini Display Port Mac laptop to Flatscreen TV, November 30, 2009

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JTWoods "3bullies" (California) - See all my reviews

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I bought this for my daughter who is at college and has her own flatscreen TV in her room. She wanted to be able to hook up her Mac laptop to her TV so that she could watch either DVD's played on her laptop or streamed programs from Hulu. She was able to get this hooked up and is really happy with the setup.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars works without a hitch, July 22, 2009

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S. Sharon - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter MB572Z/A (Retail Packaging) (Personal Computers)

No complications or special instructions. I bought it to hook my 13" Macbook Pro (mid-2009) to my 40" Samsung 1080p LCD TV. Works just like it should. I know some people are having a hard time pairing new macbooks with Samsungs using these adapters, but luckily I was not one of them! If you need it, just buy it.