Connecting new display - which adapter

Maximus · Maximus #1 (**permalink**)

05-10-2011, 05:55 AM

Hi!

I have MBP 15" released summer 2009 and have a few questions regarding connecting a monitor:

1. Which adapter do I have to get - Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter ($29) OR Apple Mini-DVI to DVI adapter ($19)?

2. If I connect the monitor, speakers, wireless keyboard and mouse - will I be able to make my external monitor the primary one and close my laptop and still be able to work? I mean, it won't go into sleep?

3. If the above is possible, will I be able to shutdown the laptop without having to open my laptop?

Thanks!

bobtomay · bobtomay #2 (**permalink**)

05-10-2011, 06:10 AM

Head for post #4 in the following thread to help in identifying the port on your Mac.

Connecting your Mac to your TV

Maximus · Maximus #3 (**permalink**)

05-10-2011, 06:57 AM

Thank you!

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Member Since: Jan 25, 2010 Location: Russia, Moscow Posts: 118 Mac Specs: MBA 13", 2.0 i7, 8GB, Intel HD 4000 512MB, 250GB, 10.8.3	05-10-2011, 05:55 AM Hi! I have MBP 15" released summer 2009 and have a few questions regarding connecting a monitor: 1. Which adapter do I have to get - Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter ($29) OR Apple Mini-DVI to DVI adapter ($19)? 2. If I connect the monitor, speakers, wireless keyboard and mouse - will I be able to make my external monitor the primary one and close my laptop and still be able to work? I mean, it won't go into sleep? 3. If the above is possible, will I be able to shutdown the laptop without having to open my laptop? Thanks!
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