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Can I use eMac as a monitor?
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Oct 13, 2005, 10:02 AM
 
Hey all,

I've lurked in here forever, but this is my first time posting.

I have an eMac, which works perfectly for pretty much everything except gaming. There's a new game coming out for PC which is making me consider getting a PC as well. However, if I get one, I don't want to make space for a second monitor.

Is there a way to input the signal from a PC into the eMac so it will function simply as a monitor, without using the processor or anything else. Buying another monitor will consume too much space and money! Thanks for your help.
     
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Oct 13, 2005, 12:08 PM
 
Basically no, it cannot be done. The display is so intergrated into the design that injecting the signal and getting it powered up at the same time would be very complicated.

Sorry
     
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Oct 13, 2005, 01:34 PM
 
I figured as much....looks like i'm going to have to make room for a new monitor somewhere....why can't Civ IV just come out for Mac? Grghhhh.....

Thanks for the info
     
   
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