[tristan]

Ok i hooked up the monitor to it, the macbook detects it, but i am only seeing a blank screen on the monitor. The monitor says there is no signal. The cable form the monitor is dvi-i and it comes with a vga adaptor, so i hooked up my mini-dvi adapter to the vga end and nothing.

[ibook_steve]

So you are going Macbook mini-DVI -> dongle VGA -> monitor VGA -> monitor DVI? Why? Just use the mini-DVI to DVI dongle. A signal may be getting lost in there somewhere, preventing an image from appearing. You could also try other display resolutions to see if that has any affect.

Steve

[tristan]

the dvi on the monitor is dvi-i. i read somewhere that the dvi to mini dvi adapter is not compatible with dvi-i.

[mduell]

Originally Posted by tristan 

the dvi on the monitor is dvi-i. i read somewhere that the dvi to mini dvi adapter is not compatible with dvi-i.

You misunderstood. Use the miniDVI-DVI adapter.

[tristan]

read the first review here on the website link below.

[The Apple Store (U.S.) - Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

i think i will believe someone who has already purchased the product and it doesn't work with their dvi-i end.

[brassplayersrock²]

ot: i like the new look of the comments section

[ibook_steve]

I have never heard of a monitor that used a DVI-I on its (presumably) attached cable. Usually, it's DVI-D. I'm guessing Xerox is skimping on an extra VGA port and removable cables by using the DVI-I to include the analog signals along with the digital. If that is the case, you should get one of these:

Amazon.com: DVI Adapter, DVI-D Male / DVI-I Female: Electronics

You'll still need the mini-DVI to DVI adaptor as well. This way you stay all digital, which is probably what you want.

Steve

[tristan]

yeah i was doing more research and i jsut found that out. do u think radioshack sells the converter?

[tristan]

anyone know where i can get the adapter besides the internet?

[tristan]

ok....what if i got a dvi- female to dvi-female adapater...turning my monitor end into a female. then just get a dvi-d cable?? that would work right.

CompUSA.com - StarTech.com DVI-I Female to DVI-I Female Adapter - GCDVIIFF - StarTech.com » Accessories » Computer Cables » Connectors Adapters

CompUSA.com - Cables to Go DVI-D Dual Link Digital Video Cable, DVI-D Dual Link Male to DVI-D Dual Link Male - 26911 - Cables to Go » Electronics » Home Video » A V Cables

or do u think all those adapters will tarnish the connection?

[tristan]

wait, those aren't available in the stores. anyone know where i can pick up such adapters in store?

[tristan]

i think i have a solution...the dynex version Dynex :: Products For Your Digital Life - Dynex® Mini DVI-to-DVI Adapter supposedly had the dvi-i female end.
Mini-DVI to DVI-I? - Mac Forums

i just need to get that. yes!!!! i am gonna pick it up tomorrow and return that **** of a cable apple has.