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White Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter with short cable, compact rectangular body

STARTECH

STARTECH MDP2VGAW Mini DisplayPort to VGA audio video converter white 1080p

SKU CH-PJ6A-8E5WD MPN MDP2VGAW

Active Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter connects VGA monitors or projectors to mDP or Thunderbolt computers at up to 1920x1200 resolution

  • Adapter typeMini DisplayPort to VGA
  • Cable length4.7 in (11.9 cm)
  • First connector1x VGA female
  • Second connector1x Mini DisplayPort male
  • Product typeMini DP to VGA
  • Product colorWhite

Style VGA

  • Connect a VGA display to Mini DisplayPort Mac or PC
  • Active converter supports 1920x1200 resolution
  • Works with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 ports
  • Driver-free plug-and-play operation
  • Compact 7.1 x 1.8 x 0.6 inch design

Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter

This active converter connects a VGA monitor, projector or TV to a Mini DisplayPort-equipped Mac or PC. It supports PC resolutions up to 1920x1200 and HDTV resolutions up to 1080p. No software or drivers are required for operation. The white adapter is compatible with Intel Thunderbolt 1 and 2 ports.

Build and connectors

The unit measures 7.1" x 1.8" x .6" and weighs 1.1 oz, making it lightweight for travel. A 4.7" cable tail links the Mini DisplayPort male plug to the VGA female port, reducing strain on the host socket. The active circuitry ensures reliable signal conversion without external power.

Practical limits

Maximum analog output is capped at 1920x1200, so higher-resolution displays will downscale. The adapter carries video only; audio must be routed separately. It cannot convert a VGA source to a Mini DisplayPort input, and it does not support DisplayPort 1.2 or later features.

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Price $15.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameMDP2VGAW
Product typeMini DP to VGA
Adapter typeMini DisplayPort to VGA
Product colorWhite
Ports & slots
First connector1x VGA female
Second connector1x Mini DisplayPort male
Size & build
Cable length4.7 in (11.9 cm)
Product dimensions7.1 in × 1.8 in × 0.6 in
Product weight1.1 oz
Shipping weight0.04 kg
Package size203 × 50 × 27 mm
In the box
In the box1 - Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter

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Questions about this item

What maximum resolution does the Mini DisplayPort 1.1a interface support on this converter?

The active adapter delivers PC resolutions up to 1920x1200 and HDTV resolutions up to 1080p over the Mini DisplayPort 1.1a link.

What clearance does the 4.7 inch cable tail and 7.1 by 1.8 by .6 inch body need behind a laptop or dock?

Allow roughly 7 inches of depth for the adapter body plus the 4.7 inch integrated cable; the unit is .6 inch thick and 1.8 inches wide.

How do I connect the converter to a Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 1 and 2 port without installing drivers?

Plug the Mini DisplayPort male end directly into the host port, attach a VGA cable to the female VGA connector, and the display is detected automatically.

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