[red rocket]

Been looking into getting a used G4 PowerMac which I'd like to connect to my old but trusty Sony Multiscan 20sfII CRT monitor.

The upgraded PM 7500/100 it's connected to at the moment has two cables running to the monitor, VGA and power. When I look at pics of G4's, I notice that the DA, QS and MDD versions haven't got the plug to supply the monitor with power, just the VGA connector.

How would I hook up the monitor to one of those computers, considering that it doesn't have a direct mains connection? Could I keep the Beige box on just to supply power to the monitor? Would I have to? I feel I'm missing something.

Thanks.

[IceEnclosure]

uh don't you plug it into the wall??

[red rocket]

The computer, yes. The monitor, no.

[IceEnclosure]

dude, what kind of plug is it? My roommate has an older CRT and it plugs right into the wall. And why are you holding on to this old power-hungry behemoth?

photo of the plug please?

[red rocket]

Here's a picture of the monitor plug:


And here's a picture of the computer plug:


Turns out the solution was pretty straightforward:


This CRT's always been plugged into the computer. Judging by the pic in the 7500's user's manual, it must have been the standard procedure at the time, I guess.

The reason I'm hanging on to it is because it's a very good monitor, excellent sharpness and colours. That, and I got it for under a tenner.

[IceEnclosure]

neato.