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Choppaface
May 22, 2002, 09:00 PM
do the apple LCDs have VGA support? if not...is there any way to hook them up to a computer that does not have ADC support?



szark
May 22, 2002, 09:25 PM
If you can get a video card with DVI output for the computer, then you can get one of the DVI-ADC connectors (from Apple or Dr. Bott).

For VGA-ADC, I found a link for one adapter here (http://www.gefen.com/products/extendit/new_kvm_usb_extenders_switches/vga_to_adc/) .

mc68k
May 22, 2002, 11:21 PM
Originally posted by szark
If you can get a video card with DVI output for the computer, then you can get one of the DVI-ADC connectors (from Apple or Dr. Bott).

For VGA-ADC, I found a link for one adapter here (http://www.gefen.com/products/extendit/new_kvm_usb_extenders_switches/vga_to_adc/) .
Unfortunately, Apple dispalys are proprietary. If you have a DVI-I/D or VGA connector, it is more cost-efficient to buy a display that supports these standards.

Apple excels in proprietary technology, their displays are but one excellent example. Expensive display + adaptor? They lose my vote.

Choppaface
May 23, 2002, 12:03 AM
$400 for an adapter?!!!!!!! >_<

I think I'll go for a Sony or something

thanks anyways

szark
May 23, 2002, 12:07 AM
Originally posted by Choppaface
$400 for an adapter?!!!!!!! >_<

I think I'll go for a Sony or something

thanks anyways

Probably a wise decision... ;)

mc68k
May 23, 2002, 12:08 AM
Originally posted by Choppaface
$400 for an adapter?!!!!!!! >_<

I think I'll go for a Sony or something

thanks anyways
I would suggest Sony, Samsung, or NEC/Mistubishi. They seem to have the highest quality displays— and probably what you're looking for.