[captiva]

I bought a new Alum 15" powerbook which has DVI output. It comes with a DVI to VGA connector for VGA monitors. But no DVI to DVI monitor cable.

I bought a NEC/Mitsubishi 1920 flat panel monitor that has both DVI-D and VGA inputs. It comes with a VGA cable. But no DVI cable.

ARGH

Where can I get a DVI to DVI cable? If I just go to my local computer store, will any DVI to DVI work? Or does Apple require *special* ones.

thanks
cap

[Tomster]

Any DVI to DVI should work. Prices may vary. Radically. Monster cable makes a 6 foot cable for ~$100. You can also grab one off of ebay for about $11 shipped. Does it make a difference? Opinions differ on this.

[captiva]

$100 vs $11? egads

which kind do you use (if you do)?

cap

[Tomster]

It really depends. I needed a DVI cable because my TV had a DVI input and my new DVD player had DVI out. The monster cable was recommended by the videophiles. I could not bring myself to buy a cable that was a third of the price of my DVD player though. On the other hand, I would not hook up several thousand dollars of AV equipment using a $4 cable ($7 shipping).

I ended up buying one from amazon for ~$20. Two points. First. I refused to pay for one from a computer store because of the massive mark up: it reminded me of the days of SCSI cables. Second. Do cables make a difference? Only if you get REALLY cheap cables. Imagine hooking up a set of Tower PSB speakers to a massive amp using 28 gauge wire.

Hope it helps.

[captiva]

hmmm okay, thanks for that info! I'll check out amazon and a couple other places.

cap

[captiva]

think this one will work?
http://www.mycableshop.com/sku/CDVI-...?x=22&y=13

My eyes started crossing when I was reading their little essay about the diff. kinds of DVI connections avail. DVI-I, DVI-D, dual cable, single cable, etc.

The spec sheet for the Al PB just says "DVI output" ... no further details.

The manual for the monitor says "DVI-D 24-pin connector."

cap

[Drakino]

Getting a monster cable DVI cable makes no sense. DVI is a digital signal, and has quite a bit built in to deal with interference.

VGA cables on the other hand, well, a cheep one is definitly noticible when running a 21 inch CRT at high resolututions and the cable is ran near any heavy power source.

[h00ligan]

Originally posted by Drakino:
Getting a monster cable DVI cable makes no sense. DVI is a digital signal, and has quite a bit built in to deal with interference.

VGA cables on the other hand, well, a cheep one is definitly noticible when running a 21 inch CRT at high resolututions and the cable is ran near any heavy power source.

OMFG FINALLY someone with some sense..

it's either there, or not.. GOOD CALL BUDDY, you get a beer for not buyig the hype..

i guess i better run to get my monster digital audio cable now..

[tooki]

Originally posted by captiva:
The spec sheet for the Al PB just says "DVI output" ... no further details.

It's the "best" DVI: DVI-I dual link.

tooki