StarTech.com 3ft (1m) Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cable - 4K 30Hz Video - mDP to HDMI Adapter Cable - Mini DP or Thunderbolt 1/2 Mac/PC to HDMI Monitor/Display - mDP to HDMI Converter Cord

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For £14 ex-VAT, this is the kind of “just need it to work” Mini DisplayPort to HDMI lead that’s genuinely useful in a UK office setup. If you’ve got older laptops (or a Mac with Mini DP / Thunderbolt 1/2) and you need a single HDMI monitor for meetings, spreadsheets, or a second screen, it’s a straightforward, low-cost option. I’d buy it for anyone who wants a reliable, short cable without messing around with adapters dongle ecosystems—1m is a practical length for desks and meeting rooms.

That said, I wouldn’t over-promise on it: it’s not for people chasing high refresh rates or the smoothest gaming/advanced video work. Also, if you’re plugging into a newer machine that supports USB‑C/DisplayPort Alt Mode, you might be better off with a proper USB‑C to HDMI solution instead—this cable is specifically for Mini DisplayPort / Thunderbolt 1/2. Overall: good value for basic productivity and “get a second display working” scenarios; avoid if your use case depends on modern high-performance display output.