Connect a Mini DisplayPort-equipped PC or Mac® to a VGA monitor/projector, with a 1ft long black cable The MDP2VGAMM1B 1ft active Mini DisplayPort to VGA converter cable lets you connect your Mini DisplayPort-equipped device (Mac®, Ultrabook™ or any mDP enabled Microsoft® Surface™ Pro) directly to a VGA monitor or projector with no additional adapters or cables required -- a cost-effective solution for enabling your Mini DisplayPort computer to work with a VGA monitor or projector. The adapter cable is compatible with Intel® Thunderbolt™, when connected directly to a supporting DisplayPort over Thunderbolt I/O port. Plus, because the converter cable supports video resolutions up to 192x12 you can convert a DisplayPort video source to VGA without sacrificing video quality. The MDP2VGAMM1B is backed by a 3-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime technical support. The StarTech.com Advantage * MINI DISPLAYPORT TO VGA CABLE: 1ft (3m) Mini DisplayPort 1.2 (HBR2) to VGA cable connects a VGA display/monitor/projector supporting 192x12 & 18p at 6Hz * DPCP & HDCP 1.4 / EDID & DDC pass-through ensure compatibility between source & display * HOST COMPATIBILITY: Active digital to analog converter supports mDP/mDP++ source including Thunderbolt 1 & 2 MacBooks, MacBook Air & Mac Mini, Microsoft Surface Pro 1-6, desktops (AMD FirePro/NVidia Quadro), laptops, mini itx computers, Intel NUC & docks * INTEGRATED DISPLAY CABLE: Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter cable has slim & flexible design with video adapter chip built into VGA connector reducing clutter & providing a tidy install in the office, boardroom or home office * INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY: Connect a VGA monitor or projector, or add a second display to your workstation using this mDP to VGA display adapter cable / Supports VGA screw locking cable to prevent accidental disconnection / Gold-plated connectors * EASY TO USE: With no software or drivers required, the Mini DP to VGA converter cord works with any OS including Windows, Ubuntu and macOS * Compatible with MiniDP devices like Microsoft Surface PCs or TB1/TB2 MacBooks