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paulmallinsyaho - Nov 3, 2007 - 4:09 am

Dear MacosX

I have the latest macbook and want to know which adaptor i need to connect it to a data projector.
You know the story - I will be in PC world and need a special adaptor to hook my mac up to their projector.

When I look at the http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...ssories/cables
I have no idea which cable I need to buy.

I guess depending on the projector there may be more then one answer??

Please let me know which cable or cables I should buy.

Thanks paul

PS I have put 2 days as I travel from europe early monday 5th and my plan is when I get the answer I will order the cables immediately to be sent to hotel i'm staying at in Atlanta so that I am good to present monday night. THANKS

DeltaMac - Nov 3, 2007 - 8:55 am

Your MacBook has a 'mini-DVI' connector.
You need one of Apple's Mini-DVI to DVI, or Mini-DVI to VGA adapters.

You need to know which connector your projector can use. Some can use either VGA or DVI. Some projectors only have one type of connection.
If you are in Atlanta, you can go to an Apple store there, and just purchase the adapter that you need. There's 2 in the metro Atlanta area, and two more within a reasonable driving distance.
If you are not sure which adapter you need. you may want to be safe and get one of each....
- Dale

paulmallinsyaho - Nov 4, 2007 - 9:16 am

THANK YOU solved
much appreciated paul