Mini displayport adapters that WORK

[EcoGuy137]

Cable Matters MDP to HDMI/DVI/VGA - had a loose connection so would work if Surface was lying down but not when standing with kickstand. Could have simply been a faulty cable. This would have been a great option since it is HDMI and VGA.

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Thunderbolt-Compatible/dp/B00ESM3ISM

StarTech MDP to HDMI - small, black, very snug, can jiggle and pull with no problems. Can move surface all around.

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MDP2HDMI-DisplayPort-Adapter-Converter/dp/B00310EEO4

No Name MDP to HDMI/DVI/DP - white, snug, can jiggle and pull with no problems. Can move surface all around. Seems light compared to the startech. Works but wish the 3 way included VGA.

http://www.amazon.com/Display-Converter-Adapter-Surface-Makibes/dp/B00KXTDSGQ/

So far, I recommend the StarTech brand because it is small, black, and seems snug and durable. I have their drive enclosures too and they are good. Good support, too - sent me screws once. I will try the StarTech MDP to VGA adapter, too, and will update. Feel free to post your own experiences. Would be great to hear the Cable Matters 3-way adapter was just a dud.

 

[Samstables]

I've got a couple of these adapters on the way so will report on how they perform. Currently using a USB display widget to connect SP3 to DVI monitor and that works fine obviously although resolution is lower than expected on external monitor...

 

[Fast-T]

All the apple connectors work well. Also CableMatters seems good

 

[Samstables]

I ended up buying two different ones as I mistakenly bought one with a full DP instead of VGA and it was going to cost more to send back (plus the hassle). That is a Akord MiniDP to HDMI/DVI/DP from Amazon. The other is a Patuoxun miniDP to HDMI/ DVI/ VGA also from Amazon.

Both the adapters feel well built, sit snugly in the connector and work fine on HDMI. I don't have a DVI cable to test that. VGA works fine on the Patuoxun.

My current desktop solution is a Plugable USB2.0 Universal Dock which uses the USB to extend the display. Useful for home/ office but I wanted a smaller option for travel.

 

[palmor]

The Mono price combined hdmi/dvi/display port adapter works very well.

 

[ScottyS]

I got a Cirago Mini DisplayPort to VGA Active Adapter (DPA2011) to connect to projectors at work.

I had 2 StarTech.com MDP2DPMM10 10-Feet Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cable - M/M to connect to a monitor at home which worked on my SP1 until (I think) an update changed the SP from DP 1.1 to 1.2. Both cables stopped working the same day.
I got TRIPP LITE P583-010 10 Feet Mini Displayport Cable 2560 x 1600 which works fine.

 

[Mikewired]

Bestbuy Rocketfish adapters work

 

[EcoGuy137]

I can now confirm the Startech VGA adapter works well as well.

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-...sr=1-1&keywords=startech+vga+mini+displayport

 

[BobG]

I use this Fosmon 10 foot cable to my Living Room HDTV with zero issues:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008VTYJ9A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

...Under ten bucks

 

[malberttoo]

Are you guys all using these plugged directly into your SP3's? Or docks?

 

[EcoGuy137]

I use mine directly plugged into the SP3 so that I don't have to buy a dock, or to use for giving presentations.

 

[HvT]

Works:
http://logilink.de/Products_LogiLin...MI-DVI-DisplayPort-3_in_1-LogiLink_CV0045.htm