I have an old Samsung SyncMaster B2230 monitor that I've used a VGA cable to connect to my 2013 Macbook. I now have a new 2021 MacBook Pro. Is it possible to connect that monitor to this new MacBook Pro? I'm stumped.
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.4
Sure !! I'd be delighted to help you, jv241. Whooo....VGA..... I haven't seen that in a long time..... yes, it's quite possible. your new MacBook Pro uses USB-C (thunderbolt 3) so you'd need a cable/adapter that supports that. This (see link) should do okay:
https://www.amazon.ca/Cable-Matters-Adapter-USB-C-Black/dp/B00X4S58LQ
john B
Thank you so much! I hate to retire a perfectly good workhorse. :)
resolution 1920 by 1080
That old Samsung could also use single-link DVI, which is easily adapter from HDMI, so that adapter/cable should be cheap, and you could use your Mac HDMI port.
Thank you!
True, Grant Bennet-Alder, either one would work fine- either Usb-c( thunderbolt 3 or 4) to single link DVI or VGA … and thx for mentioning the HDMI 2.0 port, i forgot that it had one…
john b
Connecting Old Samsung Monitor to 2021 MacBook Pro
