Questions tagged [mini-displayport]
Mini DisplayPort is a smaller version of the DisplayPort interface developed by Apple for its Macintosh computers.
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Is there a difference between "Thunderbolt" and "Mini DisplayPort" cables?
TB-to-TB cables seems to be more expensive than mDP-to-mDP cables.
Is there any actual difference besides the branding?
This is for use in connecting a MacBook Pro to a dock with multiple ports (USB ...
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How to connect two Dual-link-DVI displays to a Thunderbolt MacBook Pro
I want to connect two 2560x1440 displays to a summer 2012 MacBook Pro Retina (MBP from now on). The best way to do it would be to buy two Apple thunderbolt displays, which would connect
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2560 x 1440 Resolution: is Mini DisplayPort or HDMI better?
My first foray beyond 1080p begins today.
Should I use HDMI or DisplayPort to connect my new laptop to my monitor?
If I have both cables, which will allow me to maximize my graphics experience?
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Can a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable support resolutions above 1920x1200?
Is it theoretically possible for a cheapo Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable or adapter to support resolutions above 1920 × 1200, e.g. 2560 × 1440 (QHD)?
Or is it always electrically-...
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DisplayPort vs Mini DisplayPort
Is DisplayPort identical to Mini DisplayPort in everything except physical configuration? Same capacity/bandwidth/etc?
Is there ANY advantage to using one over the other beside the physical size?
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30" monitor that supports mini DisplayPort? [closed]
I want to buy a 30" monitor to go with my new MacBook pro, but the 30" monitor in the Apple store seems to use a dual link DVI connection (which requires a $100 adapter).
Are there any 30" monitors ...
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Calibrating external monitors (HDMI, Mini DisplayPort)
I have a Dell XPS L502x laptop and two LG IPS235 monitors.
One of them connected through HDMI-HDMI, another through Mini DisplayPort - HDMI.
Although these are the same monitors, if I set them to ...
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Can the Microsoft Surface Pro drive multiple external monitors?
I am interested in simultaneously connecting two Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP 24-inch Widescreen Flat Panels to my Microsoft Surface Pro. Currently I am attempting to utilize a StarTech Mini DisplayPort to ...
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MacBook 2015 - dual/triple external monitors?
I’m interested in the new 2015 MacBook (not Pro or Air), but only if it supports the ability to have two or three external monitors.
I’ve only found sources indicating that this is not possible, but ...
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Mini DisplayPort -> DVI -> VGA?
I have a Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter which I use to connect my MacBook to a screen that has DVI input. I also have a screen with VGA only input which I want to be able to use, so instead of buying ...
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How can I tell if a displayport / mini-DP to DVI adapter is active or passive?
I have a bunch of mini-Displayport to DVI adapters lying around. Some of them came from Macbooks, some came bundled with ATI video cards, and some I have no idea where they came from. How can I check ...
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Mini DisplayPort to DVI-D Dual Link up to 2560 * 1600
I have a ThinkPad T530 with Mini DP++ and NVS 5400M, which are said to support 2560 * 1600 resolution. The display is Dell 3007WFP, which also supports 2560 * 1600. But, I have never seen any cables ...
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What is an Acer Converter Port?
What is this port "Acer Converter Port"? Is it basically the same as miniDP? Can I connect a monitor like Dell U2713H on this one?
From Frequently Asked Questions on the Aspire R7 series:
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What are the steps to enable Apple monitor on Centos 7
I have Centos7 installed on a Dell XPS L502X which has a thunderbolt compatible? (Mini DisplayPort) port. I've plugged in my Apple Mac monitor but predictably enough Centos detects it as an unknown ...
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Mini displayport cable max length?
I will have a server with a great GPU around 20 meters away from my pc (iMac 27"). I would like to run windows on the server to play from my iMac a game running on the server. (running windows on a ...
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