Talk:Mini-DVI
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[edit] Diagram Needed
We need a diagram to go along with the pin assignments. There is a good one on the linked Apple KBase article, but its copyright belongs to Apple, so we can't use it. If anybody has one, please post.Joey Hagedorn 23:32, 2 June 2006 (UTC)
- will do — 23:56, 2 June 2006 (UTC)
- Done. — Mobius 07:45, 12 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Patent status?
Does Apple own a patent on MiniDVI, or what's the current legal status of the tech? There must be some reason why it's only seen on Apple hardware.
- i dont know but looks like only apple can use mini-dvi, i was searching google pattent search and dont found anything with "mini-dvi" as name, i love how it looks in the new macs whit all thats tiny conections on a little space, dont understand why any PC have something similar or the same conection , it would be great
[edit] Clarification
What is the difference between these two:
- Apple Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter - Apple Mini-DVI to VGA Display Adapter
(If none, why are they listed on the wiki page? If there is, maybe an explanation is needed.)
(198.102.112.18 20:02, 7 April 2007 (UTC))
-- Also, this is confusing:
- Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter
What is a "Video" connection? Someone may have intended for this to be "Composite" video or similar. Clarification is needed. Jumpfroggy 07:23, 20 May 2007 (UTC)
- It's composite video. Apple just calls it "video" in the product name. dcrosby
[edit] Which DVI?
- Does mini-DVI support the full range of DVI signals (i.e., DVI-I, DVI-D, DVI-A, single and dual link), or just a subset? Jun-Dai 13:51, 26 April 2007 (UTC)
- Unfortunately, it appears to DVI-D. I appear to have part number M9321G/B here. Interestingly, while the part has a DVI-D (digital only but dual link) connector the DVI connector diagram shown on back of the the package appears to be a DVI-I (single link). The apple store website does NOT specify that the product is a DVI-D connector. 207.112.95.199 16:20, 23 June 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Where can I buy mini-dvi or mini-vga?
I am working on a product now. I like the small size of mini-dvi or mini-vga connectors. Anyone know which manufacturer are making this connectors? And if I have to pay and license or patent fee to use this connector? Donnychiu 03:41, 12 October 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Macbooks are not sold with the adapter
The page says that MacBooks are sold with an adapter but are not. Tell me and i can change. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.59.17.161 (talk) 11:51, 28 December 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Criticism section
Some of the points made in the criticism section do not seem to be against the mini-DVI itself, but against products using this connector.
- complaint against some laptops - Some have complained that Apple laptops do not include an adapter which must be bought separately.
- complaint against an adaptor - For people with a standard DVI port, it is less expensive to buy a standard and more compact DVI to VGA adapter than for the Mini-DVI.
- complaint against an adaptor - The cords on the adapters have been known to wear out from bending causing poor video malfunctions such as no red channel appearing.
Jecowa (talk) 20:51, 31 January 2008 (UTC)
What you said is probably true, but even so, if a criticism is against the only implementation of a standard, wouldn't that apply to the standard as well?
I guess I mean that if it's practically impossible for a Mini-DVI connector to drive a certain type of monitor, or if there is a single source for those cables and they tend to cost a lot, isn't that a problem with the standard itself? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.215.2.148 (talk) 03:54, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
