New Macbook with Old iMac?

[radtked]

I am looking to get a second monitor to connect to my 13" Macbook Pro I got last year. I want something made by Apple (for the looks), but I really do not want to spend a lot.

I was looking at buying the distinctive iMac G4 (http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Desktop...182283&sr=8-72&keywords=apple+desktop+monitor).

Or, this iMac: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...uct_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1403126128&sr=8-4

Would either work in a dual monitor setup? I would love some advice on this in general!

 

[Steve121178]

Why do that? Just get a decent IPS screen from Samsung/LG.

 

[radtked]

Why do that? Just get a decent IPS screen from Samsung/LG.

Because I want my desk setup to have have constancy of brands, and nothing looks as good as an Apple monitor. Plus, the swivel capability and small base makes the G4 ideal.

 

[Steve121178]

The G4 has a crap screen. Why bother?

 

[radtked]

The G4 has a crap screen. Why bother?

How crappy is crap? I am not looking for a super legit screen, just extra space to do Excel/Word on and web browsing.

 

[Steve121178]

15-17" (1024x768 or 1440x900) worth of crapness, that's if you can even connect your laptop to the G4. I know you can't connect to modern iMac's, but you could with some older models, you will need to check.

Seriously, just pick up a decent IPS screen. It's the only sensible option.