It looks like they dropped mini displayport for hdmi but I unfortunately have a monitor that only accepts VGA or DVI. Can I output to VGA or DVI via USB or thunderbolt?

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The Apple page you link to tells you under Thunderbolt digital video output

DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (sold separately) VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (sold separately)

You need a Mini DisplayPort to to X adapter Both are listed as BTO options on the Mac or elsewhere in the Apple Store

Mini Display port and Thunderbolt sockets look the same so yo plug a Mini Displayport end of a lead into the Thunderbolt socket

Good question. I have a 2013 MacBook Pro and use the Thunderbolt port as a Mini DisplayPort also. Here are two cables that can solve your problem by connecting from Mini DisplayPort to VGA and DVI, respectively. (I linked to the 6' versions however monoprice.com has them in other lengths as well.)

(Just a happy monoprice customer. If you live outside the USA there are likely local options.)

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