Mini-DisplayPort Cables carry the same video+audio signal as regular DisplayPort Cables (aka, DP Cables), only with a smaller plug design that is compatible with Apple Thunderbolt sockets for AV signals.
Similar to DP Cables, Mini-DP Cables are backwards compatible with VGA, DVI & HDMI, via Mini-DisplayPort to VGA, Mini-DisplayPort to DVI and Mini-DisplayPort to HDMI cables.
Mini-DisplayPort Cables carry the same video+audio signal as regular DisplayPort Cables (aka, DP Cables), only with a smaller plug design that is compatible with Apple Thunderbolt sockets for AV signals.
Similar to DP Cables, Mini-DP Cables are backwards compatible with VGA, DVI & HDMI, via Mini-DisplayPort to VGA, Mini-DisplayPort to DVI and Mini-DisplayPort to HDMI cables.