Cables needed to connect a Macbook Air to a Dell E2414Hm Monitor

[ARNK]

MacBook Air (Early 2015)
OS X Yosemite Version 10.10.5
2.2 GHz Intel Core i7
Intel HD Graphics 6000 1536 MB

Hey guys, I have a Macbook Air that I'm trying to connect to a 24" E2414Hm flat panel monitor. The monitor supports either VGA or DVI-D. DVI-D is intentionally bolded because I'm trying to buy the right cable(s).

Two questions: a) If a product is labeled DVI, does that mean DVI-D? b) On the Macbook Air, is Thunderbolt the same as a "DisplayPort"?

For instance, please check out this cable from Monoprice: http://goo.gl/chB0z4. This is how they describe it, "3ft 28AWG DisplayPort to DVI Cable - White". Will this cable work with my setup?

 

[chscag]

For instance, please check out this cable from Monoprice: http://goo.gl/chB0z4. This is how they describe it, "3ft 28AWG DisplayPort to DVI Cable - White". Will this cable work with my setup?

Yes, that cable from Monoprice should work. Take a look at this Apple Support Article which should give you a better explanation of what cables you need.

 

[ApolloBoy]

Yes, that cable from Monoprice should work.

Not without an adapter since no MBA has a full-size DisplayPort connector.

 

[tjwilliams25]

Not without an adapter since no MBA has a full-size DisplayPort connector.

Agreed. You'll need a Mini DisplayPort to DVI cable.