The mdp2vgamm3b active mini displayport to vga converter cable lets you connect your mini displayport equipped desktop or laptop directly to a nearby vga monitor or projector saving the expense of additional adapters while eliminating the clutter of excess cable the adapter cable is compatible with intel thunderbolt when connected directly to a supporting displayport over thunderbolt io port plus because the converter cable supports video resolutions up to 1920x1200 you can convert a displayport