Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter - Mac Connectivity

The Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (MB570LL/B) is a passive video converter that translates the Mini DisplayPort signal from compatible Macs into a single-link DVI-D output. It supports resolutions up to 1920x1200 at 60Hz, which covers the vast majority of standard DVI monitors including older Apple Cinema Displays (20-inch and 23-inch models). Because it is a passive adapter, there is no signal processing delay, no external power requirement, and no driver to install — it is genuinely plug-and-play.

This adapter is best suited for users connecting a Mac with a Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 1/2 port to an existing DVI monitor or projector. It fits cleanly into workflows where you need a second display for code, spreadsheets, or reference material at standard resolutions. However, it is important to understand what it does not do: it will not drive dual-link DVI panels at 2560x1600, it does not pass audio, and it is not compatible with USB-C Macs without a separate intermediary adapter. For its intended use case — straightforward, single-link DVI output from a Mini DisplayPort Mac — it performs exactly as expected with Apple's typical build reliability.