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Any way to use iBook screen as second display?
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Jul 25, 2003, 06:43 PM
 
Probably isn't possible, but I have a Dual 1.25 MDD and a 500 Mhz iBook, and I'm wondering if it's possible (through Firewire?) to use my iBook's display as a second display for my MDD?

Any thoughts on whether this is possible or how it might be done?
     
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Jul 25, 2003, 07:23 PM
 
Nope. You'd need to get to the video cable of the iBook's display (deep within the case) and somehow get a VGA connector attached to the end...
     
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Jul 26, 2003, 01:10 AM
 
If your Power Mac has TV out (which supports something other than mirroring) you could use a USB or FireWire video in dongle. But, your resolution would be limited to 320x240 - 640x480. Unless, you can find some HD video equipment...
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