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Can you use Mini DisplayPort with Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 are not the same as Mini DisplayPort . However, this port does support Mini DisplayPort for video output, so you can use a Mini DisplayPort cable to connect a Mini DisplayPort display.
Is FireWire the same as Mini DisplayPort?
Answer: A: FireWire and Mini DisplayPort aren’t the same. FireWire 800 is a port used only for data, and Mini DisplayPort is used for audio (in some computers) and video.
Is Thunderbolt and USB-C same?
The simplest explanation is that USB-C refers to the shape of the port and Thunderbolt 3 refers to the connectivity standard. Hardware commonly referred to as “USB-C devices” also will work with a Thunderbolt 3 port, but they will not be able to take advantage of the maximum speed provided by Thunderbolt 3 devices.
Do you need a FireWire to Thunderbolt adapter?
You will need a Firewire to Thunderbolt adapter and then a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter. USB-C is only the connector type, it’s still a Thunderbolt port. You can’t use a mini DisplayPort cable because you’d be missing the Thunderbolt signaling.
Can you use a Mini DisplayPort cable with Thunderbolt?
You can’t use a mini DisplayPort cable because you’d be missing the Thunderbolt signaling. Yes the, the physical connectors are the same, it doesn’t mean all the connector pins are there. Remember, DisplayPort is a component signal/protocol of Thunderbolt.
Can a MacBook Air connect to a Thunderbolt port?
The Thunderbolt ports in the current 24-inch iMac, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air work with USB-C devices, which have the same connector shape. If you want to use a USB-C device, you can just plug it into one of the Thunderbolt ports.
Can a miniDV camcorder connect to a MacBook Pro?
I’m looking to transfer MiniDv tapes to my 2017 Macbook Pro via a USB C connection. The camcorder has a Firewire 4-pin connection. Therefore I’ll need a few converters in order to be able to import to my Macbook Pro. I’m wondering what adapters will work.