where does the adapter connect to macbook
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Depending on your model, in the newer models; to the plug next to the usb port.
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To the thunderbolt port which is next to the USB port. I would buy the product from apple instead of this. It stopped working after 1 month.
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The external plug will work with any standard external connector but I don't know if the MAC has a standard external connector.
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There should be a 1 meter cable included in the box that has regular USB on one end. The USB end plugs into the MacBook. check to see that it's there. Below is a list of the box contents..."In the boxJAM0.5m cable for connection to iPad and iPhone1m cable for connection to MacQuick start guideVelcro strip"
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Sabrina, I connected it to my Macbook Pro through a "Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter". You can buy it from amazon for less than $10. Good luck!
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Hi? Does it work for the retina macbook pro now? Is there any adapter available?
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Apple calls these "adapters" because they plug into a 110V outlet and have a USB outlet - :adapting" the wall outlet AC voltage to something that will charge your Mac. You can then plug in whatever cable works for your Mac. Thus it serves as a charger for your Mac. Yes, it would be less confusing if they simply called it a charger but technically it's correct.
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Nope. One of the ports will be used to connect it to the mac. Don't bother getting this it's a complete and utter waste of money
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You need to install the drivers that comes with the adapter. I was only able to connect my macbook pro to max 144mbts. The internal adapter connected to 217mbt. Windows is ok, but no recommended for mac.
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Steven, I removed the optical drive from my MacBook Pro and in its placed I installed a Hard Drive. I ordered this part to connect the removed optical drive and still use it with my laptop through a USB port. It works as though the optical drive is installed inside the Mac. All you need is this connection.
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No. This a thunderbolt connection which is used on new macs. You should probably look for a lightning connector.
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i plug it into my Macbook air, using a mini displayport to VGA adapter and a VGA chord. It works perfectly.
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http://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Female-Adapter-Cable-Macbook/dp/B002HU629E
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I am using MacBook Pro released late 2011. This adaptor only work on mini display port.
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The one I bought worked. My grandson used it to connect the macbook to the tv, and is using it regularly. You may have gotten a defective one.
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Well you probably should not have chosen this drive. It's not trivial to connect it to a Mac. This drive is primarily designed as an internal PC drive. Depending on the ports available on your Macbook, the best way to connect this drive is to get a drive enclosure that holds a SATA drive and has an external connector for firewire or USB. I think a newer Macbook has only thunderbolt and USB.
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I have not used it on a MacBook Air, but Apple makes a proprietary FireWire adapter for the Thunderbolt port. If you MacBook Air predates Thunderbolt, it may be hard because your hard drive is supposed to operate off of a threshold speed. If you have Thunderbolt, you will need to buy Apple's adapter, then this, and I would imagine you could hook it up pretty easily. If you MacBook Air predates Thunderbolt, I am not sure what you would do.
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It won't connect directly.If you have an AppleTV, you'd connect this device to the AppleTV and use AirPlay to go from the MacBook Air to the AppleTV through Wi-Fi or Ethernet.If you don't have an AppleTV and want to attach directly, you'd need an additional adapter like this one to sit between this product and the MacBook Air: BlueRigger Premium Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Male to Female Adaptor Cable (15cm) - MacBook Pro/Air - with HD Audio