6 ft DVI-D Single Link LCD Flat Panel Monitor Cable - M/M
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Customer Review: Throw away your crappy Apple DVI-VGA adapter... Maybe.
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought two of these cables since I have two Mac Minis, which have only a DVI port (not a VGA port) and my LCD has both VGA and DVI ports. I wanted to avoid having to use the crappy DVI-VGA adapter supplied by Apple. Upon connecting these DVI-DVI cables, I had issues with the monitor recognizing that the Mini was connected and powered on. I finally was able to get the monitor working, but each time I rebooted, the monitor had issues recognizing the Mini. I ended up going back to using the DVI-VGA adapter (with a VGA cable) and I no longer have the issue of the monitor not recognizing the Mini. This occurred on both Mac Minis (with identical monitors).
I don't know if the issue is with the monitor DVI port or the cables (or perhaps even issues with the Mac Mini). I'm not impressed with the hardware quality of the Mac Mini, so there could be issues there.
The cables don't feel cheap and are 6' which gives plenty of length. I'm thinking they are not the issue, but the monitor or Mini may be at fault.
Customer Review: Works awesomely
Summary: 5 Stars
It's very long, it works.
I plugged it into my computer and into my new LCD monitor, and it worked without any problem.
I have a little extra cord now, but that might be good if I ever choose to move my screen away from my CPU.
Oh, and if you were wondering, Male to Male is what you need to connect a computer to a monitor. You only need a Male to Female, to extend the length, if you already have a Male to Male DVI plug.
Pros:
-Just as described
-Has all of the pins needed (some other cables have fewer pins)
-Worked out of the box
-Simple packaging (plastic bag)
Cons:
-No manual (but I don't think one is really needed)
-Six feet might be a little too long
Customer Review: Great Value and Performance
Summary: 5 Stars
I have a vga/dvi monitor and I always felt like I was not getting the best out of my monitor using the VGA connection. I saw how inexpensive these cables were and read reviews and articles about how there is no improved performance in name brand cables over generic ones when it comes to the cables transmitting digital content. (e.g. Fiber Optic) I received the cable and hooked it up with no problems. After messing with the resolution settings, I finally ended up with a picture quality that seemed sharper and brighter. At this price, I recommend these cables to anyone who wants to make the switch to a DVI connection.Customer Review: Works great!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased a screen which didn't come with a DVI cable. I purchased this cable and it has been working great for about a month. I have a great deal of experience with computers (over 20 years) and have set up numerous LCDs with and without DVI cables, and this cable works just as well as the $20-$50 ones.
So aside from the "pay more and support better paying jobs here" dilemma that one always face when purchasing almost anything nowadays, I do recommend this to anyone looking for an inexpensive cable that does what it's supposed to do (and it does it well).
Customer Review: kool dvi-cable - affordable and cute
Summary: 4 Stars
PROS-
I bought it for my new "mac MINI" to hook it up with my "GATEWAY" LCD monitor from my old PC. IT worked perfectly fine and product has nice finish and color to it. I like it and more over its affordable as normal price on stores is around 35$ + tax ,, I got it under 10 $ with shipping. thanks"
CONS-
IT do not come in white color and looks different from other mac cables as its black..
STILL WORKS AND MAKES ME HAPPY CAMPER ....