Choosing a Compatible Monitor for Older G4

[RazorbackFan78]

Hello everyone.

I just picked up an older model G4 - Server Edition for $50. I've done enough research to know it was mfg in 2000 and is AGP.

As it happens, I have a Viewsonic CRT monitor mfg in that same year. I was hoping they would be compatible but I can't view anything beyond the grey apple loading screen.

I'm looking to the forum for ideas on "easiest" compatible monitor solution for my situation. Oh and I know the G4 is funcioning properly because I hooked it up to an HP L1950 monitor at my office with no issues.

Appreciate all the feedback!
Matt

 

[jodelli]

Can the highest resolution on the Viewsonic match the HP at work?
There's a chance an older monitor can't display greater than 1024 x 768. If the preference in the G4 is set higher than that the monitor might not display.

 

[RazorbackFan78]

Problem Solved- Thanks jodelli

That fixed it. Lowered the resolution then rebooted with the old monitor. Voila! Thanks jodelli

 

[Lord Zedd]

If it has a VGA plug, its compatible.

 

[hughvane]

That fixed it. Lowered the resolution then rebooted with the old monitor. Voila! Thanks jodelli

I was going to recommend Viewsonic - they made great CRT monitors (and I believe their LCD ones are the good cherry as well). I currently use a gifted 15" CRT with my G3.

Second choice would be the Apple branded CRT (Sony Trinitron). I was reluctant to part with my 17" one but it was too bulky and had the Apple connection plug.