Question 1

This cable supports audio from thunderbolt/minidisplay port?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I use it to dualscreen my macbook pro.

Question 2

can I use this cable to connect a second monitor via Thunderbolt port to my Mac Mini (is this same as HDMI to Thunderbolt adapter)?

Thanks for your responses!

Accepted Answer

I use this on an iMac in my design studio to connect a 2nd screen. It connects to one of the Thunderbolt/DisplayPorts on the back and runs the 2nd monitor just fine. My guess is that it would be the same as an HDMI to Thunderbolt.

Question 3

I have Lenovo ThinkPad T530i with one mini DP.  I want to use a Samsung flat screen TV (approx. 32") as the 2nd monitor.  The TV only has HDMI ports.  The ThinkPad does not have any HDMI ports.  One of the ports on the TV says HDMI in 1 (DVI).  The other just says HDMI in 2.  Will this cable connect from the mini DP on the laptop to the HDMI port on the TV and allow me to use the TV as my 2nd monitor?

Accepted Answer

I would suggest that your question has more to do with the ThinkPad having the ability to use the display port to output to a second monitor?

Another way to put it is what is the display port used for on the ThinkPad?

As stated in the product description the cable will allow a connection between a MacBook Mini DisplayPort and an HDMI equipped monitor.

Physically the same connect can be obtained using the ThinkPad and an HDMI monitor connection.

So take a look at the ThinkPad documentation (and/or forums) to verify what and how the Mini DisplayPort is used?

Question 4

Is the hot plug detect signal on HDMI pin 19 wired through to Mini DisplayPort pin 2?  I have an automatic HDMI switcher and I'd like it to detect and switch properly when I connect/disconnect only the Mini DisplayPort end.

Accepted Answer

No idea.  I use this to go from a Dell 12" Convertible Tablet (mini HDMI) to a Projector (reg. HDMI).  It works great!  Don't know about switchers....

Question 5

What features enhance the performance of the Nippon Labs MINIDP-HDMI-6 cable?

Accepted Answer

The cable features gold-plated connectors for superior conductivity, bare copper conductors for excellent conduction, and foil-and-braid shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference, ensuring reliable connectivity and lossless data transmission.

Question 6

What type of devices can I connect using the Nippon Labs MINIDP-HDMI-6 adapter cable?

Accepted Answer

You can connect a Mini DisplayPort-enabled laptop, such as MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air, to an HDMI-capable monitor, projector, or LCD using the Nippon Labs MINIDP-HDMI-6 adapter cable.

Question 7

Does this output 4k at 60hz or 30hz?

Accepted Answer

I do not have a 4K television so i can not answer your question with supreme confidence.  However, i do have information which may lead you to an answer.  Plugging this cable into the 1080 panel i have gives me the option to run at 24, 30, and 60 hertz.

Thats probably not of too much help, however i was at apple's own website looking into this and according to their information their machines are incapable of running Ultra HD at rates over 30 hertz.  That seems hard to believe, but that comes from the official Apple support site.  There was no address on the page so i can not refer you to it.  However if you search for the name of this cable and "supported Ultra HD refresh rates" it should direct you to the page in question.

So i am sorry to be the bearer of bad news.  I would suggest buying the cable and trying it out so you know with absolute certainty.  Newegg is so kind with their return policy that spending the few dollars on postage is worth having the correct answer.

Myself i use this cable for monitor 1, the HDMI for monitor 2, and then the laptop screen its-self for monitor 3.  OR i close the lid and activate the laptop with a wireless keyboard and use two monitors that way, watching a movie on one while surfing the other.

Sorry i can not be of more help.  I can say that this cable is really of the highest quality, i have NO complaints in that regard.

Luck to you,
Russ

Question 8

Will this work with the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 mini display port?

Accepted Answer

Quality is good, no problem with a display port.

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