Compatibility With Apple 20 inch Cinema Display

Sam Fisher · 02-10-2005, 03:14 PM

I have a Mac Mini (1.42GHz, 80GB, 512MB, BT&AE & SuperDrive) that I use with Apple's 20 inch Cinema Display. Is there any way I can connect the Xbox 360 to the Apple Display?

cablekiller · 02-10-2005, 03:19 PM

A Mac to VGA adapter would fix your troubles.

Sam Fisher · 02-10-2005, 08:06 PM

How would I toggle back and fourth between the 360 and the Mac Mini?

Night Owl · 02-10-2005, 08:24 PM

I have a mac mini also!

prawnbob · 02-10-2005, 08:54 PM

Sam, I don't think a dvi/vga adapter will work. Apple's Cinema Displays only accept a digital signal and, so far, the Xbox360 only has analog outputs (VGA, Component, etc.). There are converters out there that will do the job but they're not cheap and I can't vouch for their quality. Dr. Bott's Vgator and Gefen's Extendit may work, but they're also $300. Your best bet would be a HDMI to DVI cable, as soon as Microsoft ships their HDMI dongle (assuming the HDCP won't mess everything up). Hope this helps.

P.S. BTW the HDMI cable for the Xbox360 is not yet confirmed but it is probable. One other factor would be the resolutions that are supported over HDMI, and if there will be a resolution setting close enough to a resolution the Cinema Display could handle. Either way there will be some blurring. Lots of IFS.