Apple M9321G/B DVI to mini-DVI Video Cable Adaptermini-DVI Male to 24-pin DVI-D (Digital) Male

by Apple

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 0.4 x 6.3 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EHSN9Y
• Item model number: M9321G/B
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Make sure that you have a device that has the Mini DVI port and not the Mini Displayport. Some of the latest versions of Macs do nto have the Mini DVI port.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works fine but only for DVI-D, February 8, 2007

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Robert Sugar "www.fpomagazine.com" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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The converter is esssential for anyone who needs to use a second monitor for their imac. In my case, the imac is driving a 1080p HD display, and the video card does a fine job of running both simultaneously. The adapter plugs into the proprietary adapter on the back of the imac. Although technically not a review of the adapter, a larger question is why there couldn't be a standard DVI plug in the first place. The adpter plugs in without a satisfying click or other mechanical prop to help keep it anchored, and whether this is a feature or a bug, it comes out quite easily.

Much has been made in other forums of the fact that the flavor of the connection is DVI-D, lacking the extra 4 pins to make an analog connection, but once you are aware of the limitation it doesn't make much difference. Most modern displays (NOT CRTs) can handle the digital interface. But if you are connecting the female end of the adapter to a DVI-I male connector, it wont fit, lacking both the four pin holes around the ground and supporting a narrower flat ground pin than the DVI-I connector.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Make sure you get the right cable!, December 19, 2007

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Max Power - See all my reviews

This is a great product and is the best choice for connecting your MacBook or iMac to a digital screen. As other reviewers have stated, be careful which DVI cable you are getting. If you are connecting to an HDmi port, I recommend this cable: Cables Unlimited, HDmi To Dvi-d Cable, 6ft. I currently use both to connect my MacBook to my 46" 1080p TV and the quality retention of the digital signal is truly striking. Try Apple's QuickTime HD trailers if you're looking for a demo of the great picture quality. My only complaint is the relatively high price, but then again, there isn't anything else out there that fits the specifications. Remember, make sure the cable you're attaching is DVI-d and you'll save yourself some headache.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Item Fine, Available Direct, February 14, 2008

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Scipio (Chicagoland, USA) - See all my reviews

FYI, as of this writing, you can get this directly from Apple for $19.00 + $4 S&H. A better deal than shown here.

Oh, and you'll probably need another cord for any practical use. I hooked it up w/ this Eforcity Black 2 Meter HDMI Male to DVI Male Cable and now can use my HDTV as a 2nd monitor. Very cool.

Don't know why Apple doesn't just build in a regular DVI output or include this adapter. (Maybe to make more money?)