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Using 17" PB and an old monitor
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Nelsun
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Sep 8, 2003, 06:45 PM
 
I am about to purchase a 17" Powerbook. One thing I'm curious about, the specs list a VGA output and adaptor for DVI to VGA included.

As a temporary measure, before I eventually buy that new G5 and flatpanel screen, I might want to use the powerbook in place of the B/W G3 on my desk and use the very old Sony 20" Apple monitor currently connected to the G3.

Am I right that there should be no problem with the connection to the old monitor?

Thanks. Nelson
     
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Sep 8, 2003, 08:51 PM
 
No problem, I was doing the exact same thing for several months until I purchased a new Apple Cinema display. The Sony monitor worked perfectly with my PB17 using the adapter.
     
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Sep 8, 2003, 09:59 PM
 
Thanks for the confirmation, cool!

Nelson
     
   
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