I've got a new 2013 MacBook Air 13', with Intel HD Graphics 5000, and it came with a Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter within the box. A mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter is also available from Apple.
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An (2560 x 1440) only gets 1920x1080 resolution using the VGA adapter. I'm not aware of VGA being limited to 1080p, and this is not advertised at all anywhere on the ordering page. As per Google search of Apple's quite scattered and incomplete docs on the matter, which, in the end, still don't cover all custom-order options provided immediately on the ordering page for a MacBook Air, both VGA and DVI adapters apparently only support up to 1920x1200 resolutions, with dual-link DVI being required for 'resolutions above 1920 x 1200' (what does this even mean, I'm buying a MacBook Air, what's 'above 1920x1200'?). Why resolutions of Mini DisplayPort to VGA and DVI adapters is limited to 1920x1200?. What is the maximum resolution of Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter as ordered for mid-2013 MacBook Air 13?. Does Apple's official HDMI adapter, 'Belkin Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter', support 'resolutions above 1920x1200'? Which ones would that be?.
What resolutions would I get with a third-party miniDP to DP cables or adapters, or miniDP to HDMI? You can get full resolution with mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort or mini DisplayPort to Dual-link DVI. Dual-link DVI supports up to 2560x1600 pixels resolution. DisplayPort supports that resolution or even higher. You will not get full resolution with mini DisplayPort to DVI.
DVI is limited to 1920x1200 or something similar. You usually won't get full resolution with mini DisplayPort to VGA. I do not know whether you get full resolution with mini DisplayPort to HDMI.
I think it depends upon your graphics card. I would recommend using mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort. I have a Macbook Air 13 (Early 2014) and have bought the Dell U3415W display which has a native resolution of 3440x1440. I could connect it with the supplied miniDP to DP port in the native resolution (3440x1440) as well as with a Belkin miniDP to HDMI adapter and an HDMI cable in the native resolution. I know this does not exactly answer your questions as the resolution is slightly different, but it does prove that with an HDMI adapter (at least with the Belkin one) the resolution is definitely not limited to 1080p (1920x1080) as I am able to get 3440x1440 out of it.
Here is my configuration: 15' 2014 Macbook Pro Retina Apple 27' Thunderbolt display ASUS PB287Q (4k 28' ASUS monitor) Am only able to get full 4K resolution (3840x2160) by using the HDMI connection directly out of the MBP. Tried Thunderbolt/mini displayport to HDMI adapter and was only able to get 1080p on the ASUS while getting full resolution on the Thunderbolt. Summary: My experience shows mini displayport to HDMI only gets 1080p (when a Thunderbolt display is included) Was able to get full 4K when connecting mini displayport to displayport with ONLY the ASUS PB287Q attached (i.e. No Thunderbolt) Also spoke with Apple Support to verify and they confirmed that in my configuration (w/ the Thunderbolt) I would only be able to get full 4K via HDMI.
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Mini displayport to displayport gave me a black screen on ASUS when Thunderbolt was attached as well. The ASUS PB287Q has 2 HDMI and one full displayport, no DVI (likely because it is 4K monitor) so I can't give any details on DVI, VGA or dual-link DVI.
Natively, display port uses 3.3 volts to carry the signal. DVI uses 5 volts. If your display port supports 'Dual Mode' or 'DisplayPort' it will automatically switch over to use 5 volts if it notices that the other end of the wire is hooked up to a DVI or HDMI port. When it does this, it is limited at 1920x1200. In order to convert this signal to DVI/HDMI at higher resolutions than that, you're going to need an active, powered adapter, like one, that actually processes the signal rather than just connecting it along to the right pins.
If you’re looking for a mini displayport to HDMI Adapter for your Macbook Pro, don’t go to the Apple site to make your purchase. A Belkin mini displayport to HDMI adapter will set you back $29.95 from the Apple Store.
The price will come to around $33 after delivery is considered. However, if you purchase a mini displayport to HDMI adapter from eBay you will save up to $20 on your purchase and the cable does the exact same thing as the more expensive one listed on Apple.com.
Both of the cables featured below will output 1080p and audio. For (a saving of $20). The seller ships to everywhere in the US and WorldWide.
This cable does the exact same thing as the more expensive Belkin one. If you’re in Europe, you can purchase the below.
I have purchased from this seller and the cable and quality of picture is perfect. The Belkin cable and the mini displayports listed on eBay will each allow you to setup a second monitor from your Macbook Pro and allow you to hook up your Macbook Pro to your television. Except that one is much much cheaper than the other.
Now, to be clear – I’m not bashing on Apple or Belkin here. I’m just saying you can purchase cables that do the same exact thing but for a fraction of the price. The only true difference between Belkin’s cables and the ones listed on eBay is price. Be smart and make a massive saving on a mini displayport to HDMI adapter by purchasing from eBay. Or, if you would prefer to overspend, you can go to the Apple Store.
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CONNECT YOUR LAPTOP OR TABLET TO YOUR HDTV The Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter lets you stream high-quality A/V content from your laptop or tablet to your HDTV and HDMI monitors. Use it in conjunction with an HDMI cable (sold separately) to watch movies, share photos, or switch to expand your workstation with a mirrored desktop. Note: This adapter plugs into the Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt™ port found on MacBooks and many Ultrabooks and tablets.
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