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jbaugh · Jan 25, 2002, 11:30 AM

My old 17" monitor just died. I think it is time to move up to an LCD flat panel monitor. But I know nothing about them. As I understand it, the Apple flat panels won't work on my beige G3 because of the type of monitor connector. DVI? VGA? I need to buy a monitor that will work now on my beige G3 and will work seamlessly with my new tower (G4 or G5?) that I will probably buy in 6 to 12 months. Any suggestions or help will be appreciated. Thanks.
John

alien · Jan 25, 2002, 05:09 PM

Your beige G3 has VGA out. The Apple LCDs have ADC in. (ADC = DVI + USB + power.) You have at least two options.

1. Buy a PCI video card with DVI out (Radeon/Radeon 7000). Then use a DVIator ($150) from www.drbott.com to connect it to the Apple LCD.

2. Buy an extendit ($350) from www.gefen.com (VGA to ADC)

I have never used these products myself. The first option would probably be the best, since you can take the video card with you to the new Mac and thereby have two Apple LCDs in front of you.