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Tziholmeg · Nov 17, 2003, 09:55 AM

Hey everyone,

This time last month I bought my first Apple since the IIGS, and now I'm hooked. I have an IBook for in the field, but I'm looking to replace my Windows desktop machine as well. I suppose it's lucky timing for me that the G5 was released just as I made the decision to switch.

Here's my question though...I have a fairly nice, large IBM monitor that I'm currently using. Can this monitor work with the G5's? The Apple Displays are great looking, but I don't know if I can shell out another few hundred dollars on top of the G5 cost.

I appreciate the help.

Thanks!
Meghan

InterfaceGuy · Nov 17, 2003, 10:02 AM

Yes, it will work with your iBook as well as a G5 desktop.

Tziholmeg · Nov 17, 2003, 10:05 AM

Thank you so much! The monitor question was really the only thing holding me back from ordering the new machine immediately.

Meghan

nate_02 · Nov 17, 2003, 10:06 AM

It should work just fine as long as the monitor has a VGA plug (I'm sure it does if it was on a PC) and you have a DVI to VGA adapter with your mac. The DVI to VGA adapter used to come with the G4s, I assume it still comes with the G5.

TiDual · Nov 17, 2003, 10:15 AM

yes indeedy: the adapter is supplied (since the G5 has only ADC + DVI out)

Hydra · Nov 17, 2003, 10:23 AM

AH, I consider my old IIGS my first color Mac, even though it wasn't a Mac

As long as the IBM is VGA or DVI it should work OK. Good luck with your G5 I know I love my dualG5

-Jerry C.

FozzieUK · Nov 17, 2003, 11:37 AM

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