Wouldn't playing computer games, watching downloaded movies, or anything else done on your Apple laptop be even better displayed on your home monitor or HDTV? That is exactly what this cable adapter allows you to do! This cable enables you to use your mini-DVI port to hook up your laptop to a larger monitor that accepts HDMI. With this durable mini-DVI to HDMI cable adapter you are also able to essentially turn your television into a giant monitor.Mini DVI was used on the 12" PowerBook G4 with the exception of the first generation which used Mini VGA. Mac's that are newer than 2008 should have a mini Display Port.