Dual display help...

[cripplerking]

I'm thinking of hooking up a second monitor along with my Macbook for home use, probably just an older CRT. What kind of adapters do I need to do this? Any help would really be appreciated.

 

[NewMacbookPlz]

1. The kind of macbook matters.

2. If plastic, you need a Mini-DVI-->VGA adapter and a VGA cable.

3. If aluminum, you need a Mini-DisplayPort-->VGA adapter, and a VGA cable.

4. www.apple.com to find those adapters.

Any other info you'd need: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...ct=result&cd=1&q=dual+monitor+macbook&spell=1

 

[alphaod]

Which MacBook do you have?

If you have plastic one, you can use mini-DVI to Video adapter; then use composite (the yellow headed RCA) cable to connect your TV. It probably won't auto detect, so you may need to set the resolution manually; 640x480 should be what it is.

I don't think they make an adapter for the unibody MacBook [yet].

EDIT: Looks like I read the post wrong; well if you have a CRT monitor follow what NewMacbookPlz said, if you have a TV… mine will do you fine.

 

[NewMacbookPlz]

Which MacBook do you have?

If you have plastic one, you can use mini-DVI to Video adapter; then use composite (the yellow headed RCA) cable to connect your TV. It probably won't auto detect, so you may need to set the resolution manually; 640x480 should be what it is.

I don't think they make an adapter for the unibody MacBook [yet].

He never mentioned hooking it upto a TV. CRT monitors WERE for computers too