Macbook Pro to External Monitor

[g37roadracerrr]

Hey guys, I have a macbook pro (purchased in Jan 08) that I want to connect to a dell monitor. I pretty much just want a bigger screen to look at (using the laptop keyboard and mouse). I know my laptop has a DVI port, but what exact cable do I need to make this hook up possible? The dell monitor has a DVI-D port. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

 

[s2odin]

Your MBP has a DVI port?
I thought it was a mini display port on the 2008 models and mini DVI before that

 

[g37roadracerrr]

No, it has the full size DVI port...

 

[s2odin]

Ahh its an early 08, now I see.

A simple DVI cable would do it.
Amazon.com: Cables To Go 26911 DVI-D Male/Male Dual Link Digital Video Cable, White Connectors (2 Meter/6.56 Feet): Electronics that's male - male, you might need male - female, depending on the monitor.

 

[patob7911]

if you have the late 2007 model like mine it should have come with a DVI to VGA adapter but since your dell monitor can hook up with a DVI port all you need is a DVI cable. The port on the macbook pro is female so you'll need a male to whatever is the opposite connection of your dell monitor (if it's a female DVI port you'll need a male connection)

hope that helps

 

[g37roadracerrr]

But arent the DVI ports different from the laptop to the monitor? One is DVI I and one is DVI D?

 

[s2odin]

DVI-I vs DVI-D - Monitors - Monitors/video
DVI-I versus DVI-D ... what is the difference?

 

[g37roadracerrr]

thanks, i will order the cable