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shanghaicanuck
Nov 12, 2007, 07:41 PM
Hey, I'm about to receive my brand new iMac that I recently ordered :). I have an old VGA monitor lying around and was hoping I could hook it up to the iMac. Is it really as simple as just purchasing a VGA to mini-DVI adapter and plugging it in? Do you guys have any suggestions or know of any potential quirks???

Thanks!


Eidorian
Nov 12, 2007, 07:42 PM
The mini-DVI to VGA adapter works GREAT for me. Leopard even remembers which monitor I was using and arranges it properly between the external and laptop screen. :D
sushi
Nov 12, 2007, 07:43 PM
I have a white iMac (last model) and connect it to an external VGA LCD with the Mini-DVI to VGA adapter.

I usually put WindowsXP (in full screen mode) using Parallels on the external screen. It works great.
shanghaicanuck
Nov 12, 2007, 07:47 PM
Sweet! Now that's exactly what I was hoping to hear :D
terriyaki
Nov 12, 2007, 08:00 PM
Worked great for me right from the get go when I hooked up my 2005FPW to my 20" iMac (although I'm using DVI instead of VGA). The only thing that bothers me is how the "bird's eye view" in spaces doesn't span across both monitors. It only shows up in the primary display. :(
Star Destroyer
Nov 13, 2007, 10:24 PM
slightly off topic. Can an imac utilize a macbook as an external monitor? Or can i use my macbook to drive my imac and then have dual screen on one of them?
Eidorian
Nov 13, 2007, 10:27 PM
slightly off topic. Can an imac utilize a macbook as an external monitor? Or can i use my macbook to drive my imac and then have dual screen on one of them?Nope
ingenious
Nov 13, 2007, 10:27 PM
Worked great for me right from the get go when I hooked up my 2005FPW to my 20" iMac (although I'm using DVI instead of VGA). The only thing that bothers me is how the "bird's eye view" in spaces doesn't span across both monitors. It only shows up in the primary display. :(

i agree... that should be a user preference...

bug reports (http://bugreporter.apple.com), people!
Eidorian
Nov 13, 2007, 10:30 PM
i agree... that should be a user preference...

bug reports (http://bugreporter.apple.com), people!I wouldn't call it a bug but the lack of a feature.

It doesn't really bother me that much.
ingenious
Nov 14, 2007, 07:22 AM
I wouldn't call it a bug but the lack of a feature.

It doesn't really bother me that much.

you can still file an "enhancement request" on the bug reporter.