Can I use Apple flat panel with my PC?

[c23roo]

Until my wife's PC gets really slow (and we save up the cash for a new Mac dual G5 - or whatever's really smoking when we finally get the cash! )...

I was wondering if anyone knows if I can use one of the Apple flat panel monitors with the PC (a Dell).

Are there any third-party flat panel monitors that would work for both platforms (Mac & PC)?

Thanx.

 

[upperblue79]

The new displays will work if you have dvi in on your video card, the old plastic ones will work but you must buy an adc (apple display connecter) converter.

 

[IJ Reilly]

In answer to your second question, most if not all flat panels will work on a new Mac, without any adaptor, since Apple gave up on ADC.

Apple and Dr. Bott sell an adaptor for connecting an ADC monitor to a DVI output. They cost around $100.00. I have one and it works just fine on my PC. The only thing to keep in mind is to power down the adaptor's power supply before reconnecting it to ADC.

 

[Koodauw]

If your thinking of picking up one of the new Apple Displays, you are a very lucky person. I saw one in person for the first time yesterday. I was stunned by its simplicity/beauty. They really are amazing. Good luck.

 

[zv470]

I would wait, purchase the monitor when you buy the G5, since you can't get an extended 3 year AppleCare warranty on a monitor by itself. Sorry... correction... I was told you can, but Apple sell it on a year by year basis and its hyper expensive.

 

[zv470]

woops forgot to add...

ps. I saw the new 20" today, wow very nice, but I have trouble deciding which design is nicer. I still love my old school 20" Cinema Display. I'll probly still use it with my next 12" powerbook in 2 years time.