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Reviewer: Simon C. from St-Denis-de-Brompton, Quebec |
5/14/2013 1:49:29 PM
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Work great
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Pros: Three time cheaper than original Apple adapter.
Cons: None so far.
Work like a charm on brand new generation of Apple iMac 21" or 27" (2013). Order large quantity for my Apple lab at work and they all work fine.
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Reviewer: miceblue from Bellevue, WA |
5/13/2013 12:49:50 PM
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Does exactly as advertised
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Pros: Very inexpensive and affordable (i.e. not Apple pricing), feels durable and robust
Cons: One of the two threading pins is cut too short and I can't use it to lock with my VGA cable
The pros and cons section wraps-up my thoughts on this adaptor. I can't believe Apple charges $30 for such an adaptor!
The one con I have about this adaptor is really minor but it is a product flaw nonetheless, so I gave it a 9/10 rating.
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Reviewer: Mark from Milpitas, CA |
5/11/2013 5:31:22 PM
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Buy the Apple one
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Pros: Cheaper than the Apple one
Cons: Lots of problems with a 13inch MacBook Pro (mid 2012)
I love Monoprice stuff, but this part has caused me nothing but problems. It does not out-and-out fail, but 95% of the time, it hangs my MacBook pro. The part from Apple just works. The Monoprice mini Display port to HDMI cable works perfectly, but this VGA part has problems, at least on my system.
 by Monoprice Administrator
Hi Mark,
Sorry for the problems you are having with only the Mini DP to VGA adapter. We do offer a 30 day return policy or within 3 months we can issue a store credit. I can get the RMA process setup for you if you like? Again my apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Sincerely
Tjayi Malone
Tech Support
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Reviewer: Daniel Lupisella from Germantown, MD |
5/9/2013 4:56:04 AM
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Pros: cheap, quick, exactly what we needed
Cons: none so far
This was exactly what we needed for Thunderbolt to VGA. No complaints.
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Reviewer: David from East Meadow, NY |
5/3/2013 7:59:05 AM
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Works Great
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Pros: Less expensive than Mac's version of the same item.
Works great.
Shipped quickly.
Cons: None.
I bought my first Mac recently, a Mac Mini. Was a little nervous about the experience. Had a VGA monitor I wanted to hook up. I was going to buy the Thunderbolt adapter that Apple was selling directly. Usually Apple products are basically the same price everywhere, but on a whim searched the internet first. I've bought from Monoprice before, so when I saw it pop up in my Google search I was pleased. Saw the price was notably cheaper and decided to go for it. Haven't looked back since.
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Reviewer: bluebke from Menasha, WI |
4/24/2013 6:24:20 AM
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Anyone got this thing to work w/a 2012 Macbook Pro?
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Pros: none
Cons: Does not work.
I have tried this on 2 different Macbook Pros, both 2012 models and it locks them up right away. Does anybody with a 2012 Macbook Pro have this working with there computer?
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello,
My apologies for the problems you ran into with the Mini DisplayPort adapter. It's odd that two would lock up your MBP the minute you connect it. Are you getting any type of error of sorts? I have notified our Product Management Team to look into this to see if there is a particular issue with the adapter. Have you also by chance tried a different apple computer? Also what version OSX were you running?
If you are still having issues with the adapters and would like to return them we do offer a 30 day return policy. I would just need an order number to get the process started. Again my apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Sincerely
Tjayi Malone
Tech Support
by bluebke
No specific errors pop up.
Both Macbook Pros I tried on were running Mac 10.8.3
I am troubleshooting the adapter for a friend, if I determine it is faulty I will have him contact you for a return.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hi,
I understand and please let us know if you have any luck with the adapters working with the MBP.
One thing to try if you are able to access your settings is the following.
1.) Go into the System Settings
2.) Go into the Display Settings
3.) On one of the Tabs in the Display Settings Window there will be a button on the lower right hand corner that says “Detect Displays”. Click on it.
4.) On one of the other tabs in the Display Settings Window will be a list of different resolutions, such as 1920x1080. Try them all until you find one that works, it can vary from setup to setup depending on the devices.
5.) On some models of Mac’s you can disable the discrete video card. When discrete video is disable the external display does not work. Re-enabling discrete video fixes the issue. To check if it is enabled go into the system settings and it will be under the energy saver options in the upper left hand side.
~ Should that not work ~
6.) Run the graphics and EFI updates.
Some firmware updates for Intel-based Macs may not be displayed automatically using Software Update. If they do not appear in Software Update, they must be manually downloaded from the Apple Downloads site. If you are unsure whether your computer needs a particular update, simply download and open the update installer. The installer will alert you if the firmware update is already installed or not needed.
Thank you
Tjayi
by bluebke
Numbers 1 - 5 cannot be done as the system immediately locks up when hooking up the adapter.
Number 6: I have run all updates and reset the smc to no avail.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hi,
I see, sorry you are still having issues with the adapter. If you like I can issue an RMA for a return for we have a 30 day return policy with no restocking fee. I would just need an order number to get the process started.
Thank you
Tjayi
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Reviewer: Skippy from FONTANA, CA |
4/24/2013 5:59:23 AM
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Great for Mac Mini
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I got this adapter to connect my Mac Mini's thunderbolt output to my HP monitor's VGA, and it works great.
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Reviewer: Dennis DeSantis from New York, NY |
4/20/2013 9:26:13 PM
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Pros: none
Cons: does not work at all, ever, with a 13-inch mid 2012 MacBook Pro.
When attached, the machine immediately becomes unresponsive, and remains so until the adapter is detached.
A comparable Apple-branded adapter works perfectly, so the problem is with the adapter, not the laptop.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello Dennis,
My apologies for the trouble you had with the Mini DisplayPort adapter. It does sound like you may have a faulty adapter and if you like I can issue an RMA for a replacement to be sent out. I would just need your order number to get started. Also one thing you may want to try is lowering the resolution first before connecting the adapter also double checking to make sure you aren't in extended mode. Again my apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Sincerely
Tjayi Malone
Tech Support
by Monoprice Administrator
Hi Dennis,
I went ahead and created an RMA for a replacement for you. You will receive email confirmation and the RMA department will also contact you via email in regards to your replacement. If you have any questions regarding shipping, RMA confirmation number, or RMA confirmation email, as well as RMA return status, please send your inquiries directly to returns@monoprice.com.
Your review process is now finished. As soon as you receive your replacement please submit a revised review or generate a new one. You can also contact me directly at Tjayi.Malone@monoprice.com
If you were satisfied with my assistance, you can always leave a testimonial at this link.
http://www.monoprice.com/home/testimonials.asp
Thank you for your continued business, it is greatly appreciated!
Tjayi Malone
Tech Support
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Rating: 
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Reviewer: brewster from Stormville, NY |
4/19/2013 7:56:35 AM
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Mini displayport to VGA adapter
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Pros: It does display on an external monitor, properly.
Cons: On a MacBook-Pro, it will not come back after the Mac display goes to sleep.
When connected to a MacBook-Pro, it works find until the display goes to sleep, then it will not come back. You need to disconnect then reconnect the adapter, or sometimes you need to reboot.
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Reviewer: Mike from Richmond, VA |
4/18/2013 9:23:40 AM
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Uncommonly Bad Adapters
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Pros: They are inexpensive
Cons: They are not reliable
I have purchased several of these adapters the last couple of years. They are way cheaper than the Apple version but for an obvious reason. While they have all worked right out of the box, they have a very high failure rate. Several of them have just stopped working. Whenever an end user calls me and complains that his projector is no longer working, the first thing I ask him is if they have an Apple adapter or a Monoprice adapter. If they have a monoprice adapter I just tell them to throw it in the trash and bring them an Apple adapter. I usually bought them at least 10 at a time and stored them all in a drawer. When they fail I just toss them because I have no idea when they were bought or on which order. It's a shame because other than these adapters I have never had a product from Monoprice let me down. In fact, I will often recommend Monoprice to total strangers in a store when I see them about to purchase an overpriced cable from a big box store. I usually recommend Monoprice to all my friends, but in this case I can not recommend this particular product.
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Reviewer: Jeff from Albuquerque, NM |
4/8/2013 5:29:37 AM
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Pros: Works as advertised for Mini DisplayPort
Used in a MacBook Pro with a mini DisplayPort. I like this version with the female VGA because I can use VGA extensions easily.
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Reviewer: Mitchell Feldman from Bedford, MA |
4/7/2013 4:43:57 PM
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Works great for MacMini (Late 2012) OS X 10.8.3
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Pros: Just plain works
Cons: None
Am using this with a KVM Trendnet TK207-K to allow my HP monitor to be used with both my PC and new MacMini.
First tried a $3 DVI-to-VGA adapter on Amazon thru the Mac's included HDMI-DVI cable. That was a no-go- adapter didn't fit or work. This works great. Am posting this in case there are other Mac-Mini users wondering if this will work, as I did not see any other postings specifically for this machine.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from PITTSBURGH, PA |
4/5/2013 7:39:54 AM
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Works good
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Pros: Works great.
Cons: Not quite as pretty as the apple adapter.
Save some bucks. It works fine.
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Reviewer: TC from Houston, TX |
3/23/2013 5:07:07 AM
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Good product, excellent price
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Pros: Good quality, works like a charm,
Cons: None
Monoprice has the best deals for all cables and adapters. This is no exception good adapter at good price. Very happy with the purchase.
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Reviewer: jrobb from Greensboro, NC |
3/22/2013 5:17:06 AM
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working vga adapter
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Pros: it works
Cons: a bit long
where I work we still use VGA projectors and things, so this is a necessity. this thing works great, though it is a bit long
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Wichita, KS |
3/21/2013 1:10:26 PM
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Inconsistant with MacBook Pro mid 2012
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Pros: sturdy
Cons: doesn't communicate well with MacBook Pro
I struggled to make a consistant connection between external monitors, projectors, and my mid-2012 MacBook Pro. Apple Tech support couldn't figure it out. No software updates or other work arounds worked consistently. I finally bought two Apple adapters and lo and behold, they work like a charm. So these devices, unfortunately, don't work well with the mid-2012 MacBooks.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello,
Thank you for your review. And I am truly sorry to hear of your experience you have had with this product. For now, if you prefer, I can assist you in setting you up for a replacement on the item if you haven't done so already. We do warrant our non-electronics and cables with a lifetime warranty as well as a 1 year warranty for electronics. It will be of no additional cost to obtain a replacement, so please let me know if you want to continue. I would just require your order# to set it up. Alternatively, if you are truly unsatisfied of the item I can assist you in setting up a return. Thank you!
John Lingo
Tech Support
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Aurora, CO |
3/18/2013 12:30:24 PM
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Works like a charm
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Pros: Works great and is much cheaper than Apple's adapter.
Cons: None
Works as described at a much lower price point.
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Reviewer: aaront from irvine, CA |
3/15/2013 1:15:29 PM
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works perfect
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Cons: don't be too rough on these. if you screw in the vga cable you can pull the insides out if you try.
have a bunch of these at the office, great for macbook pros to projectors.
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Reviewer: Richodie from Monterey Park, CA |
3/12/2013 11:53:18 PM
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Mac/Mini Display Port to VGA Adapter
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Nice adapter for a great price!
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Reviewer: ymt from Chevy Chase, MD |
3/11/2013 9:19:45 AM
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Just spent 10 minutes looking like an moron...
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Pros: Cheap
Cons: Poorly built
Fails
I just spent 10 minutes at a presentation trying to figure out why my laptop wouldn't project on the big screen after 5 minutes of working just fine. Turned out this adapter failed on me. Made me look like an ass.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello ymt,
Thank you for your review and my apologies for the issues you have experienced with PID 5107. A real shame this adapter didn't work out too well for your needs (especially when you needed it most). Now if you'd like, I can help setup an RMA for a replacement. If you would like me to proceed with the RMA, all I would need is the order # this adapter is under. Sorry again for the trouble and thanks in advance!
Regards,
Jonathan Arteaga
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Reviewer: Ali from Chicago, IL |
3/4/2013 7:02:32 AM
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Works, and right priced
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Pros: Looks and feels like a decent quality device. Works as promised on a MBP (2010). The price is right.
Cons: None.
Thumbs up!
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Reviewer: Polarweasel from Longmont, CO |
3/3/2013 7:17:22 PM
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Works great
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Pros: Works
Cons: None
We have several MiniDP adapters from Monoprice. They all work great, and are priced amazingly affordably. What's not to love? Keep one in your laptop bag for unexpected presentations, and another at home as insurance against losing the first. :)
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Reviewer: SuptJNeff from Greeley, CO |
2/25/2013 8:16:50 AM
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Mini Display Port for MacBook Air
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Pros: Quick shipment, good quality, very reasonable price
Cons: None, so far
Monoprice was recommended to me by a computer repair person, who is a member of our local computer users group. Everything that I've ordered has been shipped quickly and of very good quality for the price.
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Reviewer: David Maas from Stilwell, KS |
2/20/2013 8:32:20 AM
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Works great
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Pros: Works as expected, even with 1080p screens.
Only issue I've had was artifacts appearing randomly on the screen while using a really long cable. This was easily fixed by _raising_ the display refresh rate.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Los Angeles, CA |
2/18/2013 4:53:48 PM
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Quality on these is worse. All 3 broke on first use out of packaging.
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Pros: Cheap
Cons: Broke on the very first use.
You get what you pay for. I bought three of these and ALL THREE broken on the very first use. The plastic casing around the Mini Displayport end cracked off almost immediately. Sure, the price is cheap, but you really get what you pay for...
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello,
Thank you for your review and my apologies for the issues you have experienced with PID 5107. I have noted this and will be sure to pass this along, a shame these didn't work out for your needs though.. Now if you'd like, I can help setup an RMA for replacements. If you would like me to proceed with the RMA, all I would need is the order # these adapters are under. Sorry again for the trouble and thanks in advance!
Regards,
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Reviewer: ken delman from glendale, CA |
2/15/2013 11:18:11 AM
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Doesn't Work
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The connector fails to wnork. I have been using a friends connector for months but when I finally unwrapped the one I bought and tried to use it, it wouldn't work at all.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello Mr. Delman,
My apologies the adapter you received isn't working for you. We do offer a 1 year warranty on the adapter and would be more than happy to issue an RMA for a replacement for you. I would just need your order number to get the process started.
Thank you
Tjayi Malone
Tech Support
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Reviewer: Rett from Voorhees, NJ |
2/13/2013 9:32:52 AM
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Pros: Found the website by chance. Was looking for a VGA adapter for my new MacPro. Ordered the item and received delivery within less than seven days.
Would definitely use them for future purchases. Their prices were substantially lower than anywhere I looked, especially local retail outlets.
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Reviewer: TNBillw from Johnson City, TN |
2/8/2013 7:58:02 AM
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Displayport VGA adapter
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Pros: Much cheaper than the Apple version, works as expected with multiple monitors.
Cons: Plastic casing is fragile, ugly color
The adapter works will with a Mid 2012 Macbook Air. I have used it with several monitors and it works with all of them at different resolutions. The plastic on the DisplayPort end was brittle and broke after a few uses, but some glue and tape fixed it and it still works fine. For a cheaper Apple alternative it works well although not quite Apple quality.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Toronto, ON |
2/5/2013 5:06:25 PM
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Does not work at all
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Bought this to attach my 2012 13' macbook pro to our projectors VGA cord. It does not work at all - just freezes my screen and the projector doesn't read anything at all, which is frustrating as it has no problem with the connection from our older Mac or PC.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello,
My apologies for the issues you are having with the Mini DP adapter. If I may ask have you tried lowering the resolution prior to connecting the adapter? This may help sync of the Macbook, also is the MBP even detecting the projector when the adapter is connected? If none of this helps you may have a faulty unit and I can get an RMA setup for a replacement if you like I would just need your order number to get things started. Again my apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Sincerely
Tjayi Malone
Tech Support
by Monoprice Administrator
Hi,
Thank you for the information and your replacement has been processed and you should receive it in the weeks to come. If you have any other questions or concerns please let us know.
Your review process is now finished. As soon as you receive your replacement please submit a revised review or generate a new one. You can also contact me directly at Tjayi.Malone@monoprice.com
If you were satisfied with my assistance, you can always leave a testimonial at this link.
http://www.monoprice.com/home/testimonials.asp
Thank you for your continued business, it is greatly appreciated!
Tjayi Malone
Tech Support
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Reviewer: edison55 from North Miami Beach, FL |
2/4/2013 10:56:59 AM
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Quality product with good price
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Pros: I was looking for a connector between my macbook air a VGA screen, and the one I saw at the Apple web site was very expensive compare to other options on the internet (from different companies). I chose your product based on the good review, and wanted also add my positive review after using it for over a month.
I was looking for a connector between my macbook air a VGA screen, and the one I saw at the Apple web site was very expensive compare to other options on the internet (from different companies). I chose your product based on the good review, and wanted also add my positive review after using it for over a month.
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Reviewer: scienceandcake from Bronx, NY |
2/4/2013 9:12:11 AM
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Better than Apple version
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Obviously I bought it because it was cheaper than the apple version, but an added plus is that this actually works better than my boss's apple version. No problems at all, great product.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Milpitas, CA |
2/2/2013 10:07:52 PM
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Pros: Worked perfecty with my wife's MacBook Pro with display port.
Cons: Did not work with my 13" Macbook Pro with Thunderbolt until I rebooted the Mac in safe mode with the connector inserted now it works just fine. Nothing to do with the connector, it's a Mac thing.
Very nice and inexpensive.
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Reviewer: Mark from Randolph, WI |
1/30/2013 1:58:27 AM
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A simple quality cable.
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Pros: small and compact
Cons: none
I carry it every where with me in my back pack. It is nice for hooking to projectors to share my mid 2012 Macbook Air screen.
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Reviewer: Lorenzo from San Ramon, CA |
1/29/2013 3:06:29 AM
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Works great with DELL products!
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Pros: Works great with my DELL laptop! Priced very well for its quality! and very fast shipping!
Cons: None
I own a new Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook (L421X) and an old Dell 19" LCD Monitor (E196FPf) that was manufactured in 2005, and they both work great together! Even though the monitor is not HD, the picture quality was still very good. I tested it out with some videos, including HD movies from Netflix, and the quality was still very good. This adapter impressed me.
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Reviewer: Kole from Seattle, WA |
1/25/2013 1:17:30 PM
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Works great on Macbook Pro
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Works great on Mac Book Pro and less than half the cost of Apple item.
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Reviewer: ocdp2222 from ST CHARLES, IL |
1/23/2013 9:49:32 PM
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Awesome for Macbook Pro
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Pros: Easy set up just plug in play really cool to watch on big screen and monoprice has the best price will buy again thanks again
Cons: none
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Reviewer: philsgu from CLOVIS, CA |
1/23/2013 2:00:54 PM
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mini display port
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Pros: works like a charm on my mac mini for dual display
Cons: noticed mild flickering from sleep using my monitor
overall, monoprice is reliable and cost friendly substitute from other vendors. keep up the good work!
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Reviewer: Steve D from Kingsville, ON |
1/21/2013 5:01:32 PM
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Worked well at first
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Pros: Worked well at first.
Inexpensive.
Cons: Stopped working unless the cable is positioned a specific way after about a dozen uses.
This was a good item with a good price, but I would not expect the wiring to be this touchy after so few uses. I'm hesitant to buy another one.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello Steve,
Thank you for your review and my apologies for the issues you have experienced with PID 5107. Unfortunately, it sounds like you may have received a defective product.
Now if you'd like, I can help setup an RMA for a replacement. If you would like me to proceed with the RMA, all I would need is the order # this adapter is under. Sorry again for the trouble and thanks in advance!
Regards,
Jonathan Arteaga
Tech Support Associate
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The order for this was 4530006.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello Steve,
Thanks, now unfortunately I'm afraid its now over the 1 year warranty period and no longer qualifies for a replacement. A shame really.. Sorry for the inconvenience and should you have further questions, feel free to contact me. Thank you for doing business with us.
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Jonathan Arteaga
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Reviewer: Donna from San Rafael, CA |
1/20/2013 12:21:26 PM
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Adapter for MacBook Air to VGA Monitor
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The close up photos provided helped me decide which adapter I might need. It arrived quickly, but when I hooked up my Mac and monitor, I wasn't getting the mirror image that I wanted on the monitor. A quick chat with your tech help cleared up the problem, and now I can use my new MacBook as a desktop too. I'm not very computer savvy, so the online chat help was a lifesaver. Great service!
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Reviewer: Anonymous from quebec, QC |
12/11/2012 8:44:57 AM
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Poor image quality in comparison to the Apple versioin (at least on my Dell laptop)
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Using my Dell Laptop, the 1920x1080 signal (which is native to both my laptop and monitor) appear verry "blurry" on the screen (text on the screen is not well defined). In comparison, if I use the Apple adaptor (using the same laptop and same external monitor) the image is clean and well defined.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello Jon,
My apologies about the issues you are having with the mini DP to VGA adapter. It is possible from what you described that you may have a faulty adapter and if you like I can issue an RMA for a replacement. I would just need an order number to get the replacement process started. Again sorry for any trouble this may have caused.
Sincerely
Tjayi Malone
Tech Support
by Anonymous
Thanks Tjayyi,
I will give it a try using a replacement unit (order 7263158)
by Monoprice Administrator
Hi Jon,
I went ahead and created an RMA for a replacement for you. You will receive email confirmation and the RMA department will also contact you via email in regards to your replacement. If you have any questions regarding shipping, RMA confirmation number, or RMA confirmation email, as well as RMA return status, please send your inquiries directly to returns@monoprice.com.
Your review process is now finished. As soon as you receive your replacement please submit a revised review or generate a new one. You can also contact me directly at Tjayi.Malone@monoprice.com
If you were satisfied with my assistance, you can always leave a testimonial at this link.
http://www.monoprice.com/home/testimonials.asp
Thank you for your continued business, it is greatly appreciated!
Tjayi Malone
Tech Support
by Anonymous
Dear Tjayi,
I discovered what the problem was. In order for PID 5107 to display images as clean as the model from Apple, I need to change two settings of my DELL LCD Monitor called "Phase" and "Clock". Monitors can do it automatically (they often have a feature called "auto adjust" that can be activated from the monitor menu or the parameters can be set manually. I believe it is because PID 5107 and the model from Apple use really different values.
Customers interested to learn more about that problem can consult those web sites:
http://www.techmind.org/lcd/phasexplan.html
http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/clock_phase.php
Thaks for all!
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello Jon,
Sorry for the delay, I am replying on behalf of Tjayi Malone. Ahh I see.. very interesting, thanks for the follow-up! I'll be sure to pass this info along to Tjayi and will be sure he takes a look at this. Sorry again for any inconvenience and thanks for your support!
Should you have further questions, feel free to contact me. Thank you for doing business with us.
Regards,
Jonathan Arteaga
Tech Support Associate
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Grand Junction, CO |
12/5/2012 7:07:53 AM
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Great item at a great price. It fulfills the reason purchased!
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Reviewer: Susan Sutton from San Francisco, CA |
11/27/2012 11:57:02 AM
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Just the right widget
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Pros: Does exactly what it says
Cons: None
I started giving presentations for work this semester, and while I can borrow one of these to connect my MacBook to the room system, I felt that I couldn't afford to rely completely on everyone else's returning them to the source nor did I want to forget to do that myself. This connector worked perfectly from the get-go.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Thousand Oaks, CA |
11/26/2012 12:27:53 AM
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Works great so far
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Pros: Cheaper, easy to use, good quality.
Cons: None, at the moment.
I've been using this with my Macbook Air 11'' and I've had no problems with it since my purchase. Works great, and it is definitely worth it.
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Reviewer: Bob Bane from Bowie, MD |
11/23/2012 2:31:06 PM
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Pros: Does exactly what it says
Cons: Beige, not Apple white
Does exactly what it says. Worked the first time between my MacBook Pro and an old VGA CRT at 1600x1200. I particularly like to see third-party Thunderbolt stuff - maybe I can buy an adapter that's not MacBook model specific for once.
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Reviewer: Dennis Hesselbarth from Wichita, KS |
11/20/2012 10:17:50 PM
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Works fine with Mid 2012 MacBook Pro - after today's Apple update
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Pros: Sturdy, fits thunderbolt port well, working well.
Cons: Sort of a big ugly box for the VGA cable to plug into. (But at least one can plug the VGA all the way in and screw the connector screws in)
The mid 2012 MacBook Pros have had an issue with a Mini Display Port to VGA adapter, which I discovered after buying two Monoprice adapters (and they didn't work). There was some question if the Apple adapter worked while the Monoprice didn't. Nope. The problem was Apple's. Today (Nov 20) Apple released an update that fixed the issue. My Viewsonic VGA cabled monitor now works perfectly with the Monoprice adapter. I've switched from Apple adapters to Monoprice the last few years not simply because of price, but durability. The Apple adapters fail - read the reviews in the Apple store. I've never had a Monoprice adapter fail.
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Reviewer: DDP from Schenectady, NY |
11/16/2012 11:24:52 AM
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Does the job
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Pros: Succeeds in projector connection for MacBook Pro, where Apple adapter failed
Cons: none
Solved the problem
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Reviewer: Library Lady from Calgary, AB |
11/7/2012 8:34:56 AM
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Disappointed in performance
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Cons: Quality is not good - should have bit the bullet and bought MAC branded connectors
We have had a lot of issues with these adapters right out of the package - we ordered them to use with Mac Book Pros and our classroom VGA projectors. Some times the adapters work - sometimes they don't - seem to have a short in the connection.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello,
Thank you for your review. And I am truly sorry to hear of your experience you have had with this product. We will be taking your review into consideration so we can look into the PID#. Thank you for your understanding and patience in the matter.
For now, if you prefer, I can assist you in setting you up for a replacement on the item if you haven't done so already. We do warrant our non-electronics and cables with a lifetime warranty as well as a 1 year warranty for electronics. It will be of no additional cost to obtain a replacement, so please let me know if you want to continue. I would just require your order# to set it up. Alternatively, if you are truly unsatisfied of the item I can assist you in setting up a return. Thank you!
John Lingo
Tech Support
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Reviewer: jbindel from Austin, TX |
11/7/2012 7:39:42 AM
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Works great, less expensive than Apple VGA adapter
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Pros: Works great with iMac
Cons: none
I just use this on an iMac to drive external displays, and it works great.
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Reviewer: Dr-T from Laguna Niguel, CA |
11/6/2012 2:11:20 PM
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Works Great - Plug and Play Mini Display Port to VGA
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Pros: Works as expected, great price. The MacBook Pro 13" is driving a much larger monitor at much higher resolution through this device.
Cons: None
Excellent solution to the missing VGA support on the Apple MacBook Pro. I have a DVI adapter that doesn't work with the cable I'm using, but the VGA display works perfectly with this Mini Display Port to VGA device.
Definitely a good deal. Monoprice cables and adapters are as good as the Apple cables and Adapters, and cost less. What else could you want ? They work.
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Reviewer: Bowman from Colorado Springs, CO |
10/24/2012 10:18:09 AM
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Great product for the price
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Pros: -Reasonable price
-Works well
-Flexible cable
Cons: -Computer will not recognize a second display until the external monitor is plugged in. Let me explain as that may have sounded ludicrous. The official Apple product begins outputting a signal as soon as the adapter is plugged in even if there is not a monitor plugged in to read the signal. Now 99% of the time, this is not an issue, but I have run into that 1% problematic issue. I have a projector that I occasionally plug into, but I don't plug the computer directly into the projector (if I did plug it directly into the projector, this would not be an issue). The projector is about 200 feet away from where the computer is, so we have to use a VGA to component converter then the component cables run all the way to a box that receives the signal then rebroadcasts the signal to the projector. The reason the Monoprice adapter does not work in this specific case is because the signal has been converted and interrupted and the computer cannot negotiate directly with the projector, therefore the computer does not recognize a second monitor is present (again, a very rare and odd case).
I would buy this product again if I lost my current one. Much cheaper than Apple's
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Alpharetta, GA |
10/22/2012 3:53:05 PM
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Pros: The product works well.
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Reviewer: ThunderboltUser from Mountain View, CA |
10/14/2012 9:41:16 AM
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Great product for a good price
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Pros: Works great
fraction of price of the product from apple
Cons: Not as cool looking?
This is a great product for a great price.
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Reviewer: Robert Hiles from Orange, CA |
10/12/2012 4:45:47 PM
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Works perfectly
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Pros: Works well with latest MacBook Pro. Small. Reasonably priced.
Cons: None
This the adapter you need if you want to use the Thunderbolt port of your new MacBook Pro to connect to an external monitor or projector.
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Reviewer: Oovan from Richardson, TX |
10/9/2012 12:03:30 PM
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Beauty on a budget
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Pros: Inexpensive, does the job
Cons: none
I ranked this item a 9/10 since I've only had it for 4 months. However, it has worked flawlessly, and I expect it to continue to do so. At a cost of more than 60% less than a true apple product, it works well and I'm very happy with it.
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Reviewer: John P from Trumbull, CT |
10/8/2012 4:03:48 AM
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Great value - great quality
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Pros: Price. Selection. Customer service.
Great price. Only about 1/3 what Apple would charge. Worked really well. I wasn't quite sure I was getting the right item and their customer service guy got on the phone and walked me through it. He took all that time for something that cost just over $10!
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Reviewer: Dr. Wingnut from St Paul, MN |
10/6/2012 9:23:40 AM
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Buy this one
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Pros: Works just the same as the more expensive Apple adapter, and the threads actually engage with the male VGA hold down screws
Cons: Form factor is a little larger than the Apple adapter
If the size of the Tbolt to VGA adapter Isn't an issue, then I would definitely get this one, because it doesn't accidentally unplug because you can secure the male posts from the VGA cable to the adapter.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from etobicoke, ON |
10/2/2012 5:01:16 PM
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Product works..
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Pros: The product works great, connected it to a 21" monitor and was able to have clear images and desktop.
Cons: Looks a bit bulky compared to pricier models.
would recommend, does the job,
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Reviewer: JP from Chesterfield, MI |
10/2/2012 10:31:22 AM
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Thunderbolt to VGA adpter
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Pros: Works flawlessly, very easy to use, works as described.
Cons: None
I do not have a long review but I am very satisfied with the adapter it works great. Monoprice shipped it very fast. I will be a returning customer.
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Reviewer: Chris from West Lafayette, IN |
9/27/2012 9:14:08 AM
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Updated review: Works great
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Pros: Great price, works just fine
Cons: I had to get a second one for it to work ... but that happens
In an earlier review, I noted that I received a dud. I am happy to say that Monoprice customer service is excellent and made sure that I was provided with a free return label and, once the original was returned, a free replacement cable. I tested the new cable out (2012 Macbook Air 13) and it worked without issue. Thanks a lot for the great service!
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Brooklyn, NY |
9/25/2012 6:58:45 PM
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Read on if you planning to watch CableCard TV on the connected monitor
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Pros: I bought this to hook up a 3rd monitor to my AMD HD 6870 video card. This was needed because using HDMI/DVI ports only allows connecting up to 2 monitors. The product works as intended for this purpose.
Cons: It turns out using this adapter does not allow viewing CableCard TV (I used a SiliconDust HDHomeRun Prime) through Windows Media Center due to HDCP issues. Normally, you need HDCP compliance when using a digital connections (HDMI/DVI) but it is not needed if a VGA connection is used. I had assumed that this would work, but it turns out it won't. Note that nowhere in the product description is it claimed that this will work, so I'm not placing any blame here. I just wanted to make people aware in case they are thinking of using this product for the described purpose.
Overall, it works as intended and I am very pleased. However, for people who intend on using Windows Media Center to watch CableCard TV on the connected monitor, just be forewarned that this will not work.
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Reviewer: ryan from Lincoln, NE |
9/21/2012 9:15:16 AM
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Works on most devices
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Pros: This adapter works on most apple devices with a thunderbolt adapter as I have purchased over 50 of these.
Cons: I am finding that on the 2012 model of the 13" MacBook Pro that it is not working at all. After plugging in this adapter on brand new MBP's it will either freeze the machine or not display anything to an external monitor.
This adapter works on most apple devices with a thunderbolt adapter as I have purchased over 50 of these. I am finding that on the 2012 model of the 13" MacBook Pro that it is not working at all. After plugging in this adapter on brand new MBP's it will either freeze the machine or not display anything to an external monitor
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello Ryan,
Thank you for your review and I am truly sorry for the inconvenience you've encountered. Just for have you tried testing this on another mini displayport device and on another OSX version? Please let me know, thank you!
John Lingo
Tech Support
by ryan
Yes, I have tried on multiple versions of OSX and Over multiple devices, all devices and versions work except the newest 13" MBP on the Mac Side. Same Machine works on the Windows side. Still no solution
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello Ryan,
Did you want to go ahead and try a replacement to see if it'll work better? I would just require your order# to set this up. Please let me know, thank you!
John Lingo
Tech Support
by ryan
I already have 50 of them. I don't think another one will fix it unless they have changed.
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Reviewer: sfcfs from SAN FRANCISCO, CA |
9/7/2012 2:20:05 PM
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Works with Macbook Air 2012
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You need to restart the MBA from time to time when you plug it in, I have not figured yet out why is it not always. Had some problems recognizing my 1920x1200 screen but SwitchresX fixed it.
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Reviewer: Pierre Aucoin from Montreal, QC |
9/6/2012 5:05:26 AM
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Awesome, works like a charm!
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Montreal, QC |
9/6/2012 4:58:44 AM
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Can't go wrong with Monoprice products
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I've ordered several of these from ebay only to receive garbage that didn't work or that only lasted a short period. Finally picked up this cable from monoprice, been using it for over a year and still works like it should, price was amazing and the product is quality. I'd even say that these cables are way better than the ridiculously over priced cables that apple sells. I have purchased more products from Monoprice since and never had a problem, quality products plus fast delivery
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Reviewer: gm from Fort McMurray, AB |
9/1/2012 3:14:40 PM
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great product
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Reviewer: sprky from Brooklyn, NY |
9/1/2012 7:33:28 AM
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Pros: Very inexpensive and does exactly what it says on the box! Still solid after a few months use.
Cons: It's not quite as refined looking as the official Apple adapter.
I needed a way to go from my MacBook Pro to a pico projector that only accepted VGA. Monoprice's Display port to VGA adapter is completely functional, but substantially less expensive than the official Apple one. If you're willing to sacrifice a bit of glossy Apple look, this is a great product.
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Reviewer: Chris from West Lafayette, IN |
8/23/2012 8:40:59 AM
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Got a dud, unfortunately
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Pros: Great price if it worked
Cons: Did not work with 2011 MacbookAir with Thunderbolt to a VGA projector
I bought this adapter for occasions when I would want to travel with my MacBook Air and hook it up to a projector for a presentation. I did not have a pressing need for it when it arrived, so I did not test it. Unfortunately, a few months later, I took it to a job interview for which I needed to make a presentation and found that the adapter did not work. Thankfully I discovered this when early during my setup time (knowing I needed to test it) and found someone else who had an Apple version of this same cable (which worked without an issue). This was a slightly embarrassing situation, so I would definitely advise you to test your cable if you can before you need it for "primetime" ... unfortunately I couldn't do this as I don't have any VGA input devices that I normally have access to.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello,
Thank you for your review. And I am truly sorry to hear of your experience you have had with this product. We will be taking your review into consideration so we can look into the PID#. Thank you for your understanding and patience in the matter.
For now, if you prefer, I can assist you in setting you up for a replacement on the item if you haven't done so already. We do warrant our non-electronics and cables with a lifetime warranty as well as a 1 year warranty for electronics. It will be of no additional cost to obtain a replacement, so please let me know if you want to continue. I would just require your order# to set it up. Alternatively, if you are truly unsatisfied of the item I can assist you in setting up a return. Thank you!
John Lingo
Tech Support
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Knoxville, TN |
8/14/2012 4:32:58 PM
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Good product
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Pros: Works well, didn't cost much, shipped super-fast
Cons: None
This company rules. I will definitely shop here again.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Oakland, CA |
7/29/2012 10:17:39 AM
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Works Perfectly!!
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Pros: Everything works as advertised. Worked so well I ordered a second one!
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Jamaica, NY |
7/23/2012 5:41:24 AM
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Great price
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Pros: It works!!
Cons: none
Great price and works as advertised
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Marshfield, MA |
7/17/2012 9:28:54 AM
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Great product at a great price
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Pros: Good product for the price. Is well constructed and solid.
Cons: The plastic shroud around the thunderbolt connector is not the same exact size as the original apple product. This makes it difficult to use it with products like hengedock.
This is a great product for the price. It works well and is quality built. I would recommend this to anyone.
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Reviewer: Sam from Walnut Creek, CA |
7/15/2012 10:17:40 PM
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worked perfectly Thunderbolt/10.6
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Pros: price!
worked perfectly to conncect my MacBook Pro w/ Thunderbolt port running 10.6 to a projector.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Ypsilanti, MI |
7/15/2012 3:11:39 AM
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Pros: Works. Good price.
Cons: None noted.
Works as expected. Price is right.
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Reviewer: blablabla from Austin, TX |
7/12/2012 5:08:06 AM
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good device
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Pros: - Well Priced
- Works as advertized
- No surprises
Cons: - None
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Reviewer: Bhaskar Vissa from Milpitas, CA |
7/11/2012 9:52:58 PM
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Pros: Got what I ordered and on time
No Problems. Always got what I ordered reliably overnight.
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Reviewer: bazookaman from Greensboro, NC |
7/11/2012 6:05:26 AM
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Pros: nice price. excellent quality.
works great and at a super price.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Brooklet, GA |
7/6/2012 5:02:22 PM
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Great Product, Compact, Great quality
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Reviewer: brian rathburn from columbia, SC |
7/6/2012 1:23:21 PM
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Pros: Works perfectly as described, less than half the price of other brands, solid build quality
Cons: None
Color is a little more gray than the image on the site, still a great looking adapter.
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Reviewer: nocknock57 from Castro Valley, ca |
7/6/2012 10:42:21 AM
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Happy Camper
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Pros: Good quality. As usual, just what I expected from Monoprice
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Reviewer: nessy from Lynn, MA |
7/3/2012 7:35:45 AM
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great product, great price
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I needed to connect my lap top to a monitor and I did not want to pay 30 dollars for an adapter from the apple store. I had previously ordered an HDMI adapter from monoprice, so when I needed a vga adapter I came straight here to look for one. I have no complaints about this vga adapter, it does what I need it to do and that's all that matters.
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Reviewer: Rick from Sacramento, CA |
6/28/2012 6:41:24 AM
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Great price
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Pros: Great price
It works
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Reviewer: Jboone from Wadsworth, OH |
6/20/2012 1:55:15 PM
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Cheap and reliable
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Pros: Cheaper than Apple's
Quality
Cons: None
This is a great way to save money, its about half the cost of an Apple branded adapter. Works just as good as the Apple. Another good Mono Price deal.
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Reviewer: JDV from Hoboken, NJ |
6/11/2012 4:36:57 PM
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per your request
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Pros: Price, price and price!
I couldn't be happier.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Bel Air, MD |
6/6/2012 6:45:07 AM
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Just right
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Pros: Works flawlessly
Cons: None
The Apple towers come with a dual mini display output which is great. Their $29 adapter cost...not as great. These adapters work just as well and at a sane cost. I use an older CRT monitor as a second monitor. Getting the VGA and DVI adaptors through Monoprice cost me around $20, through Apple it would've been over $60.
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Reviewer: Dan from Silver Spring, MD |
6/3/2012 4:48:37 AM
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Does the job
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This works great. Don't waste your money on the official Apple adapters these are of equal quality.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Clifton, NJ |
6/1/2012 10:48:58 PM
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External monitor cable for mac
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Pros: Works perfectly, price is incredibly good
Cons: The two screws for the VGA connection came out when I removed it, but I screwed them back in tightly and they have been fine ever since.
Like all of monoprice's cables, the quality is really good and the price is unbelievable. I never buy cables in an electronics store anymore. Who would?
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Reviewer: butteredapples from Pasadena, CA |
5/29/2012 8:41:28 PM
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Great!
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Pros: fantastic price
works perfectly
Cons: slightly larger than apple branded connector
would prefer any other color over beige
must have accessory if you plan on giving presentations at a fantastic price
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Reviewer: Jon A from Los Angeles, CA |
5/28/2012 4:39:20 PM
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Combine this with "25ft Super VGA M/M CL2 Rated (For In-Wall Installation) Cable w/ Ferrites (Gold Plated)" and its perfect for getting your mac display up on an overhead projector.
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Reviewer: mlwruble from Calgary, AB |
5/22/2012 11:10:23 AM
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Great adapter, reasonable price
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Pros: Price, build quality
Cons: none
I haven't had these long, so I don't know how well they wear, but they work exactly the same as Apple display adapters for video, at less than 1/2 the price. Thanks monoprice.com!
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Provo, UT |
5/16/2012 7:32:58 PM
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Monoprice strikes again
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Pros: Fast delivery, cheap price, high quality
Cons: It doesn't have the apple designer look or any bling bling, but if you want that crap you don't deserve to shop on this site.
I have constantly been pleased with monoprice. They have great prices and products.
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Reviewer: grizfan from Meridian, ID |
5/15/2012 12:33:18 PM
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Some issues with higher-resolution displays
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Pros: Solid product, great price and will work fine under most circumstances.
Cons: some issues with higher resolution monitors.
Not really a fault of the product per se, but something to be aware of.... I used this to connect my early 2011 15" Macbook Pro to a 24" HP LA2405wg monitor, and to also use it on lower resolution projectors. While it works fine for most cases, the combination of this device with that monitor and Macbook will not support the maximum resolution of that display. I need the DVI interface for that. I had hoped to have one adapter for a wide range of monitors, but instead I need to purchase a DVI to Displayport adapter for my monitor. At least I know the best play to buy one )
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Reviewer: IES Thomas from Charleston , SC |
5/2/2012 4:52:38 PM
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It works
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Pros: Got it quick. Good price.
Does exactly what it is supposed to at a great price.
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Reviewer: Michael Roehr from Tampa, FL |
4/30/2012 3:56:38 PM
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Simple and cost effective.
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Pros: Price
Price
Price
Cons: None
I keep a few of these adapters around as back up just in case. I use this adapter to output video from my '09 MacBook Pro to a nightclub video system during my VJ'ing gig. It's simple, and it just works. No complaints at this price point.
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Reviewer: Val M from grand rapids, MI |
4/24/2012 6:24:56 PM
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The quality looks great and from my use of it so far it also works as expected. For the price it seems like an easy buy as long as it can last the test of time.
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Reviewer: Alan from Hollywood, FL |
4/23/2012 8:46:24 AM
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This works like a charm
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Pros: Works without a glitch and does just what it's advertised to do.
The housing of the mini display port/thunderbolt end of the adapter is nice and small, doesn't block the usb port next to it the way another adapter from another company did.
Cons: The cable from the connector to the adapter end could be longer, helping to reduce clutter on the desktop.
As I said above: Works without a glitch and does just what it's advertised to do. What more is there to say, for a device such as this, this is the highest praise there it.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Corvallis, OR |
4/19/2012 8:58:48 AM
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just works
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Pros: works perfectly
cheap
These work perfectly, and are much more reasonably priced than others. I ordered monoprice vga, hdmi, and dvi adapters for my macbook pro. I have great peace of mind walking into presentations now.
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Reviewer: Church application from Lenexa, KS |
4/10/2012 11:48:42 AM
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Great product and great service
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Pros: Monoprice service and speed are great! The product works great.
Cons: none
Apple has a variety of confusing display ports. The more specific you could be on your site description, perhaps with an image of the port, the quicker it would be to select the right one for my machine.
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Reviewer: Brad Mick from Fayetteville AR, AR |
4/7/2012 10:59:54 AM
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Prompt shipping, no confusions, no hassels
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Johns Creek, GA |
4/3/2012 12:14:42 PM
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Great
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Works perfectly
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Reviewer: nj from Basking Ridge, NJ |
4/3/2012 11:55:40 AM
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Why pay more
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Needed to attach mac book pro to Dell Monitor. Works fine, no need to spend more.
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