Apple 17 in Studio Display Pricing/Compatability

[MrMan112]

I found a guy selling one of these on Craigslist. He doesn't seem to know too many details about it working with a Powerbook G4 or a MacBook Pro (he uses it with an older G4 desktop).

My questions is what would a fair price for this monitor in good condition be. And would it work with my POwerbook G4 15 inch and future MacBook Pro 15 ?

Thanks!

 

[iBookG4user]

If I'm not mistaken the 17" studio display uses an ACD connection and for that to work with a PowerBook 15" or MacBook Pro, it would require an ACD to DVI Adapter which costs $100 last time I checked. I think maybe $150-$200 would be a decent price for the display.

 

[xfiftyfour]

Well, it looks like they still go for $150 - $200 on eBay.. To be honest, I'd bet that you'd be better off buying a newer monitor for about the same price, unless this guy has no idea the going rate it, and you can get it for significantly cheaper than that.

 

[synth3tik]

I sold mine off for $250 but that was 6 months ago.

 

[MrMan112]

Here's the ad http://cleveland.craigslist.org/sys/292305350.html

I called the guy, and he said he would sell the monitor for $140. He claims that its in perfect condition, whcih I would verify before buying it.

Again, I want this as an external monitor for both my Powerbook G4 and future MacBook Pro 15.

Also, I found the ADC to DVI adapter for about $40. Do you think this is a fair deal? Am I better off going for a larger LCD for around $300 but losing the good looks of this LCD?

Thanks!

 

[MrMan112]

Nevermind... I need DVI to ADC not the ADC to DVI. DVI to ADC is 99. Not worth it I guess.

 

[cre8design]

Get a new monior, the adapter is a powered adapter and the montor will not go to sleep (at least that's what i was told by a friend).

Just bought a macpro and my old 23" studio display was ADC. Another $1000 I wasn't expecting to spend for a new monitor.