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    W530: Mini display port compatibility

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by dnaxx, Jun 28, 2012.

  1. dnaxx

    dnaxx Notebook Guru

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    Hi,

    Today I received my new w530. It has a mini display port marked with a symbol which is similar to "DP++". Can I use arbitrary mini display port to DVI adapter cables, or does only the expensive Lenovo works?
     
    dnaxx, Jun 28, 2012
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  2. Thors.Hammer

    Thors.Hammer Notebook Enthusiast

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    I seriously doubt the Lenovo cable is required. I have a mini DP to DP, and a mini DP to VGA adapter that work with my Retina Thunderbolts. If they work with the Mac, they'd better work with the ThinkPad.
     
    Thors.Hammer, Jun 28, 2012
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    mikew3456 Notebook Consultant

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    i think i read somewhere that it means "displayport version 1.2" which has some added functionality, maybe i'm mistaken
     
    mikew3456, Jun 28, 2012
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