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powermac g5 with tv as monitor?....
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rich82fox
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May 10, 2011, 05:20 AM
 
hi

I have noticed a lot of the new lcd tvs have a pc connector (vga or d-sub)

does that mean I can effectively use a 37' lcd tv as a monitor with my powermac?

will the text on the screen be readable?


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May 10, 2011, 05:39 AM
 
Yes and yes. Don't expect the image to be crisp if you are up close.
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