Posts Tagged mini displayport

Updated MckBook

May 21

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Basically, now you can use the Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter to pass both audio and video through a single cable.  In the previous MacBook you could only pass video through the Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable.  The only option for passing audio was to use the audio out port on the MacBook.  This is self-defeating since HDMI is fully capable of passing both audio and video.

The current iMac and MacBook Pros offer this feature with the Mini DisplayPort, and now the MacBook is equipped with this hardware.  One would think that Apple is blurring the lines between their entry level MacBook and their Macbook Pros.  I would have to disagree with that statement.  Apple is giving the consumer better hardware for less money.  With this new MacBook you’re getting more bang for your buck.

As a side note, I noticed that Apple has not included a FireWire 800 port.  The entry level MacBook has had this port removed for sometime now.  You can only get this port on the MacBook Pro line.  When it was first removed there was a huge uproar in the Mac community, and rightfully so.  A lot of people use FireWire devices for things like FireWire hard drives, or for placing their Mac in Target Disk Mode to transfer data.

As I mentioned earlier, Apple is giving us more for less.  With the exception of the FireWire 800 port we are getting better hardware than what was previously offered.  With this new information in hand you can now connect your MacBook to your HDMI enabled TV and start watching movies and TV shows right from your MacBook.

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AMD FirePro 2460 Multi-View: four Mini DisplayPort sockets, 13W, no frills

Apr 30

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It’s no Radeon, but AMD’s new range of FirePro GPUs might just strike a chord with a few of you multi-monitor maniacs. Just a few short weeks after the debut of the FirePro V8800, AMD as launched the ATI FirePro V7800, ATI FirePro V5800, ATI FirePro V4800, and ATI FirePro V3800, all of which are aimed at assisting digital content creators, well, create content. Frankly, those pro-oriented cards don’t do a lot for us, but the FirePro 2460 Multi-View most certainly does. Boasting a low profile (half height) form factor, this relatively simple (read: not for hardcore gaming) card packs 512MB of video memory, hardware acceleration of DirectX 11, an average power drain of just 13 watts and not two, not three, but four video outputs. AMD tells us that this was designed for day traders who need four displays to accurately watch their stock prices fluctuate, but we can think of quite a few others who’d benefit from having access to four Mini DisplayPort sockets on a single, low-power card. All of the devices mentioned here should begin shipping today, with the 2460 in particular demanding a reasonable $299.

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DVI to mini DisplayPort converter

Feb 4

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It’s not uncommon as we upgrade parts of out computers to need adapters and other gear to make things work together. If you have your eyes set on a new display for your computer that uses DisplayPort and your machine lacks the right output Atlona has a new adapter just for you.

The adapter is called the AT-DP400 dual link DVI to Mini DisplayPort Converter. The converter is USB powered and works with Mac or PC systems. The device is specifically designed to work with the 27-inch iMac computer with resolutions up to 2560 x 1440. The screen connected to the adapter can be used as a main display or have the desktop extended to it.

The adapter is HCDP compliant and it also supports the 2560 x 1600 resolution that 30-inch LCDs use. The adapter will also let PS3 and Xbox users connect the consoles to the iMac without additional hardware at a resolution of up to 720p. The adapter is up for pre-order for $199 and is expected to ship on March 10.

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Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter cable coming say UKHDMI

Nov 17

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Retailer ukhdmi.com are promising a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter cable by the end of January 2009, suitable for connecting the new video port on the unibody MacBook and MacBook Pro to an HDMI-equipped display.  It’s the first such adapter confirmed as coming to market, with Apple themselves still delayed in delivering their own Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI cable.
“Yes, we will carry this item soon. However, it won’t be available until end of January 2009 or so” ukhdmi representative

Since Mini DisplayPort only carriers a video signal, unlike HDMI’s audio and video, a separate audio connection will have to be made.  It’s unclear how ukhdmi will incorporate this into their product, but the most obvious solution would be to use a split-end cable that also hooked up to the MacBook’s audio out socket.

 

 

It’s hoped that the ukhdmi cable will be relatively cheap, as is the rest of the company’s range.  Apple has come in for criticism regarding its Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter, required for driving larger displays, which costs a substantial $99.  Without it, the newness of Mini DisplayPort means that buyers of the late-2008 Mac notebooks are currently limited to Apple’ own 24-inch LED Cinema Display if they want an large-aspect external screen.

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Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter cable coming say UKHDMI

Oct 21

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Retailer ukhdmi.com are promising a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter cable by the end of Dec 2008, suitable for connecting the new video port on the unibody MacBook and MacBook Pro to an HDMI-equipped display.  It’s the first such adapter confirmed as coming to market, with Apple themselves still delayed in delivering their own Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI cable.

 

“Yes, we will carry this item soon. However, it won’t be available until end of Dec 2008 or so” UKHDMI representative

Since Mini DisplayPort only carriers a video signal, unlike HDMI’s audio and video, a separate audio connection will have to be made.  It’s unclear how UKHDMI will incorporate this into their product, but the most obvious solution would be to use a split-end cable that also hooked up to the MacBook’s audio out socket.

It’s hoped that the UKHDMI cable will be relatively cheap, as is the rest of the company’s range.  Apple has come in for criticism regarding its Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter, required for driving larger displays,.  Without it, the newness of Mini DisplayPort means that buyers of the late-2008 Mac notebooks are currently limited to Apple’ own 24-inch LED Cinema Display if they want an large-aspect external screen.

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Gefen debuts DVI-to-Mini-DisplayPort adapter, KVM switch

Sep 22

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Gefen has announced the DVI to Mini-DisplayPort Adapter and DisplayPort KVM Switcher, two new devices that deliver plug-and-play system integration using DisplayPort connectivity. The DVI to Mini-Display Adapter is designed to convert DVI to DisplayPort using the devices connector interface, and supports video resolutions up-to 1920 x 1200. It includes pixel-to-pixel signal conversion and comes with built-in EDID support.

The DisplayPort KVM Switcher enables users to switch a display that has a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1600, between two computers using just one display and one USB port for a keyboard and mouse. This function allows users to access two computers from one workstation, without requiring a network. The device features support for RGB and YCbCR color spaces, and comes with two DisplayPort, USB 2.0, and 3.5mm analog L/R audio input connectors.

Both devices can be pre-ordered from the company’s website, and has the DVI to Mini-DisplayPort adapter priced at $150 while the KVM Switcher is priced at $400.

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Compatibility concerns over Apple Mac Mini Displayport

Sep 4

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Apple’s decision to remove the DVI port from the MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro in favor of Mini DisplayPort, and to offer Mini DisplayPort as the only video connector for the new 24-inch Cinema Display, has raised current compatibility concerns. This has a number of implications:

  • The Mini DisplayPort specification includes HDCP copy protection, allowing DRM-enabled content providers, including the iTunes Store, to disable playback on any external displays that are not HDCP compliant.
  • Apple’s Dual-Link DVI adapter is relatively large and expensive compared to past adapters, and many customers are reporting issues with all new adapters, rendering it difficult or impossible to connect to external displays.
  • Despite the fact that Mini DisplayPort and regular DisplayPort signals are identical, due to physical differences between the two connectors, without the use of adapter cables, Mini DP-equipped computers are incompatible with regular DP-equipped monitors and vice versa. Either scenario requires cables that can only be purchased from a third party, as Apple itself does not offer them.
  • The built-in Mini-DisplayPort cables on Apple’s monitors are only 3 feet long, which is often not long enough to connect to a Mac Pro desktop under a desk. Apple does not provide a solution for this problem, but some third parties now offer Mini-DisplayPort extension cables.
  • While the DisplayPort specification is capable of supporting digital audio, the current MacBook and MacBook Pro range is unable to provide an audio signal through the Mini DisplayPort, and only does so over USB or the audio line out port instead. This can present a problem to users who intend to connect their computers to HDTVs using a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter. To work around this issue, some third-party manufacturers have created an adapter that plugs into both the Mini DisplayPort (for video) and a USB port (for audio), and terminates with a single female HDMI connector, allowing both video and audio to be channeled over the one HDMI cable.

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Jul 20

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Frustratingly, Mini DisplayPort doesn’t include audio, so to get sound when outputting to an HDTV using HDMI, you’d need to use yet another cable. This adapter uses USB for audio, so you get the full A/V with just one cable.

Though HDMI is capable of handling both audio and video, the Mini DisplayPort on MacBooks is not—a definite source of annoyance for MacBook users. The Kanex adapter gets sound from USB, like one of those teeny external sound cards, and merges it into the video it gets from Mini DisplayPort, so on the other end, your HDTV gets both audio and video from HDMI, up to 1080p resolution. It’s a simple solution, though of course not as elegant as if Apple would just put a damn HDMI-out in their MacBooks, so if you’re showing a lot of HD video content, this could be a real life-saver.

The clumsily (if descriptively) named “Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter with USB digital audio” from Kanex (a line from Apogee, makers of various high-end A/V products) will be available this August for an undisclosed price.

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Mini DisplayPort

Jun 4

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The Mini DisplayPort is a miniaturized version of the DisplayPort interface. First publicly announced by Apple  on October 14, 2008, it is used in revisions of the MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro notebooks, iMac, Mac Mini, and Mac Pro desktops and also the 24-inch Apple Cinema Display.

Unlike its Mini-DVI and Micro-DVI predecessors, Mini DisplayPort is capable of driving resolutions up to 2560×1600, commonly used with 30-inch displays. With a suitable adapter, Mini DisplayPort may be used to drive displays with a VGA or DVI interface.

On November 27, 2008, Apple announced that it would license the Mini DisplayPort connector with no fee. Apple reserves the right to void the license if the licensee does “commence an action for patent infringement against Apple”, in which case the “Implementation License and the rights granted hereunder will terminate immediately and automatically, without notice from Apple” and you must “immediately cease any further exercise of the license rights”.

On January 13, 2009, VESA announced that Mini DisplayPort would be included in the upcoming DisplayPort 1.2 specification.

VESA has stated, “DisplayPort assures that you get the best experience from your LCD, it simplifies display design and connections, enables interoperability with existing display interfaces and provides a technology foundation to deliver new and exciting display capabilities.”

Apple’s decision to remove the DVI port from the MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro in favor of Mini DisplayPort, and to offer Mini DisplayPort as the only video connector for the new 24-inch Cinema Display, however has raised current compatibility concerns. This has a number of implications:

  • The Mini DisplayPort specification includes HDCP copy protection, allowing DRM-enabled content providers, including the iTunes Store, to disable playback on any external displays that are not HDCP compliant.
  • Apple’s Dual-Link DVI adapter is relatively large and expensive compared to past adapters, and many customers are reporting issues with all new adapters, rendering it difficult or impossible to connect to external displays.
  • For now it is not possible to connect displays with a normal-size DisplayPort connector to one of the new MacBooks, as Apple does not currently offer a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter. However a third party vendor has announced a Mini Displayport to Displayport Adapter Cable which will be available on June 9, 2009.

As currently implemented, Mini DisplayPort does not produce an analog signal, and so there are no adapters or compatibility with the older connectors such as component video, S-Video, composite video.

Other manufacturers such as Monster and Knoxed  are currently offering Mini DisplayPort to HDMI, DVI or VGA adapters.

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