Using Imac as a monitor only?

[myke323]

Is there any possible, conceivable way to use my 20" imac as the display for my macbook pro?

Oh, and by any possible, conceivable way I actually don't mean thru like emulation or something, i just mean straight up using it as the display...

 

[Eidorian]

You can't.

 

[gauchogolfer]

Is there any possible, conceivable way to use my 20" imac as the display for my macbook pro?

Oh, and by any possible, conceivable way I actually don't mean thru like emulation or something, i just mean straight up using it as the display...

AFAIK, there is no way to accomplish this, since there is no 'video-in' port.

 

[screensaver400]

The only way is through something like an EyeTV, which seems to violate your "emulation" requirement, since it would display in a window on the iMac.

 

[myke323]

k, thanks... i didn't think there was a way, but just wanted to make sure...

 

[Eidorian]

k, thanks... i didn't think there was a way, but just wanted to make sure...

You're not the first person...

 

[shu82]

I have seen it done with a CRT g3 imac, I'm sure there is a way with the current generation. Definitely not without dismantling, and probably soldering. Its not hard with a G3.

 

[numlock]

has there ever been an official comment on why they havent made this available?

 

[imac/cheese]

I feel that this is something that should definitely be included. It would make the imac a lot more useful especially as they get bigger screens. If they end up with a 30" iMac, it would be great to use that screen for a variety of other products (laptop, console, HDDVD player, etc) instead of having to purchase a separate screen.