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Scottie · Oct 1, 2003, 11:06 PM

I'm thinking of purchasing a Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 22" monitor - model DP2070SB-BK to mate with a G5 1.8. The monitor comes with a 15 pin d-Sub signal cable. Looking at the G5 specs I can't see how the connection would work.
Help... can anyone fill me in on whether this is a simple connection or whether I will have to spend more money on different cables - or will this just not work with a G5??

P.S. I would probably buy an LCD display but I have young kids who like to poke at things like monitors!

Thanks:

Scottie · Oct 2, 2003, 09:54 PM

OK,
I'll answer my own question. I found the following info in an online manual for the Mitsubishi DP2070SB:

For the Mac: Connect the Diamond Pro Macintosh cable adapter (not in-
cluded) to the monitor connector on the Macintosh (Figure B.1). Attach the
15-pin mini D-SUB end of the signal cable to the Diamond Pro Macintosh
cable adapter on the computer (Figure B.1). Tighten all screws.
NOTE: To obtain the Diamond Pro 2070 SB Macintosh cable adapter, call NEC-Mitsubishi
Electronics Display of America, Inc. at (800) 632-4662.

I note that the G5 comes with a DVI to VGA adapter for VGA video out. I assume this also would have to part of the connection.

tooki · Oct 2, 2003, 10:20 PM

It's wrong though... you don't need the Mac adapter any more (the last Mac to need it was the beige G3).

What you do need is either an ADC->VGA or a DVI->VGA adapter (since the G5 has both ADC and DVI connectors). I don't know if any one of those is included.

tooki

Scottie · Oct 2, 2003, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by tooki:
It's wrong though... you don't need the Mac adapter any more (the last Mac to need it was the beige G3).

What you do need is either an ADC->VGA or a DVI->VGA adapter (since the G5 has both ADC and DVI connectors). I don't know if any one of those is included.

tooki

Thanks tooki!
The G5 does come with a DVI to VGA adapter according to the specs on the apple website- so your'e saying this adapter is all I would need?

Powaqqatsi · Oct 3, 2003, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by Scottie:
so your'e saying this adapter is all I would need?

yep

Scottie · Oct 4, 2003, 12:27 AM

Thanks people. As it turns out ---maybe its a sign --this monitor has turned up on the Dell Canada site at $100 off their normal price - plus free shipping. Just about about seals the deal for me!
PS: I was in Belgium a few years ago - beautiful beer - beautiful Bruges - Hope to go back sometime!