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So the adapter would be an extra cost? Secondly, can I shut the MB and run off the monitor, or does it HAVE to be left open?
 
So the adapter would be an extra cost? Secondly, can I shut the MB and run off the monitor, or does it HAVE to be left open?

MBs (unlike the iBooks) support clamshell mode. Basically you hook it up to a monitor, keyboard and mouse, shut it to put it to sleep and then wake it up with the keyboard. Pretty simple, and it work's just fine.
 
right on, yeah $20 on their website. bastards.

just ordered a dell 22", saved ~500 from apple
 
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