The long silver one looks like a cable for a mini-parallel (the end facing away) to parallel (computer) (the end covered with plastic). They'd be more identifiable if all the ends were pointing toward the camera. Nate -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: James Asherman <jimash at optonline.net> > > On Jul 10, 2006, at 6:08 PM, JayB wrote: > > > Having just had the discussion about monitors and adapters, it > > reminded me that I have a couple of these adapters that have never > > been used (unwrapped to photograph). > > > > Can any of you experts tell what the heck it is ( I'm pretty sure > > it's a monitor adapter) and which machines and monitor > > configuration required it? > > > > I put the picture up here: > > http://www.jbrousseau.com/images/AppleConv.jpg > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > ~Jay > > > Part of it looks like an adapter cable for an old 15 pin Mac monitor. > The round thing looks Quicksilver vintage . > Airport, USB hub ? > Jim