Is Mini DVI and Mini DisplayPort the same?
2 Answers. All MacBook A1181s have MiniDVI ports. The newer, unibody aluminum or plastic MacBooks have Mini-Displayport connectors. Physically, the Mini-Displayport connector is quite a bit smaller, so the cables are not interchangeable.
Can I plug a Mini DisplayPort to Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt is fully compatible with Mini DisplayPort peripherals, and the new port is backward compatible, therefore it can still be used to connect to DisplayPort devices, BUT, only the new port can be used to connect to Thunderbolt devices.
Does Mini DisplayPort adapter work in Thunderbolt port?
Thunderbolt is fully compatible with Mini DisplayPort peripherals . Technically, the plug is the same and the only difference is that the Thunderbolt connector can carry – in addition to the classic Mini DisplayPort – a Thunderbolt signal, which is a signal PCI-Express (4 lines).
Does Mini DisplayPort carry power?
Yes. DisplayPort, USB data, and USB Power Delivery can all be carried simultaneously through the same USB Type-C connector and cable.
Will DisplayPort take over DVI?
For professional computing displays, DVI was the standard, now DisplayPort will take over like DVI did for VGA. HDMI is designed for consumer electronics, not the computing industry.
Will the mini display port transmit audio?
This Mini DisplayPort HDMI adapter supports 1080p high-definition resolution on HDTVs (1920 x 1080 pixels) as well as transmitting HD audio signals for an all-in-one A/V solution. It is compatible with Passive / DP++ / Dual-mode Mini DisplayPorts on Mac and PC, as well as Thunderbolt™ ports on Mac. BACKWARD-COMPATIBLE MINI DISPLAYPORT TECHNOLOGY
Is Mini DisplayPort the same as DisplayPort?
Meanwhile, DisplayPort is available in just two main sizes and has 20 pins. Like HDMI, there is the full-size version but only one smaller alternative which is called Mini DisplayPort (made by Apple) and is the same physical port as Thunderbolt.
Does Mini DisplayPort transmit audio?
MacBook Pros after a certain version do send audio out of Mini DisplayPort and the audio can be carried through HDMI to a TV or receiver. HDMI would be preferred over DVI for this reason, unless your MacBook Pro is too old.