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Mitch · 07-04-2008, 09:21

I am not exactly technologically eloquent, so bear with me.

I have an old G4 at home, but am thinking of getting a macbook. Can I use my old original monitor and keyboard/mouse with said macbook?

If so what do I need, and what are the pitfalls?

Cheers.

cocknose · 07-04-2008, 09:32

dvi - vga adapter to connect your monitor to you macbook.

mouse and keyboard are both usb... yes?... should just plug right in!

....only pit fall being the resolution of your monitor???....

Do Gooder · 07-04-2008, 09:35

keyboard/mouse nah problem.

your monitor is probably vga - you'll need to check that - if so you'll need some sort of 'mini-dvi' to 'vga' adapter for the monitor.

warning.. i once tried to cobble together a link using both my apple 'mini-dvi to dvi' and 'dvi to vga' adapters... doesn't work!

Mitch · 07-04-2008, 10:19

Cheers.

It is one of these>

Think it is the 17 inch model. Resolution is 1280x1024..

Do Gooder · 07-04-2008, 10:38

VGA

So you need a MINI-DVI to VGA.

be aware that the laptop screen will probably be better quality... but you can set the monitor to extend the desktop so you can work over two monitors... or just play flicking the mouse pointer between the two screens and saying... oooooh

Apple Mini DVI To VGA Adapter M9320G/A from MacWarehouse

Mitch · 07-04-2008, 11:25

Cheers sunshine.

So when set up to the macbook, will the image quality of the montior be worse than if it was attached to my G4 tower?

Do Gooder · 07-04-2008, 11:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch

Cheers sunshine.

So when set up to the macbook, will the image quality of the montior be worse than if it was attached to my G4 tower?

nah. just the screen on the macbook will be all new, fresh and bright.

JonoMarshall · 07-04-2008, 11:38

Your MacBook can support 1920 by 1200, I'd buy a new screen...

Do Gooder · 07-04-2008, 11:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonoMarshall

Your MacBook can support 1920 by 1200, I'd buy a new screen...

that's funny.. that was the first post i read after setting up my big new 2408wfp dell on my macbook

this post seems very small in the middle of it.

Mitch · 07-04-2008, 11:57

So the Macbook wont support it?

Do Gooder · 07-04-2008, 12:00

it should support it. we are just all snobs.

Mitch · 07-04-2008, 12:22

Cheers for the input.

think I need to go and see my Apple man.

Do Gooder · 07-04-2008, 12:24

he'll be a snob too.

Mitch · 07-04-2008, 12:42

Nah, he's a wheeler-dealer, ducker anda diver...

luxbrand · 07-04-2008, 20:13

FYI Mitch: Apple Notebooks to See Major Design Changes? - Mac Rumors

And this page is good to keep tabs on revisions: Mac Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy Your Mac, iPod or iPhone

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Mitch Chavtastic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,742	My old monitor with a macbook I am not exactly technologically eloquent, so bear with me. I have an old G4 at home, but am thinking of getting a macbook. Can I use my old original monitor and keyboard/mouse with said macbook? If so what do I need, and what are the pitfalls? Cheers.

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cocknose Banned™ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,683	dvi - vga adapter to connect your monitor to you macbook. mouse and keyboard are both usb... yes?... should just plug right in! ....only pit fall being the resolution of your monitor???.... __________________ Facebook me!

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luxbrand Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 1,038	FYI Mitch: Apple Notebooks to See Major Design Changes? - Mac Rumors And this page is good to keep tabs on revisions: Mac Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy Your Mac, iPod or iPhone __________________ Design By Committee

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Do Gooder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5,836	keyboard/mouse nah problem. your monitor is probably vga - you'll need to check that - if so you'll need some sort of 'mini-dvi' to 'vga' adapter for the monitor. warning.. i once tried to cobble together a link using both my apple 'mini-dvi to dvi' and 'dvi to vga' adapters... doesn't work!

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Mitch Chavtastic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,742	Cheers. It is one of these> Think it is the 17 inch model. Resolution is 1280x1024..

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Do Gooder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5,836	VGA So you need a MINI-DVI to VGA. be aware that the laptop screen will probably be better quality... but you can set the monitor to extend the desktop so you can work over two monitors... or just play flicking the mouse pointer between the two screens and saying... oooooh Apple Mini DVI To VGA Adapter M9320G/A from MacWarehouse

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Mitch Chavtastic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,742	Cheers sunshine. So when set up to the macbook, will the image quality of the montior be worse than if it was attached to my G4 tower?

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Mitch Chavtastic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,742	So the Macbook wont support it?

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Do Gooder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5,836	it should support it. we are just all snobs.

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Mitch Chavtastic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,742	Cheers for the input. think I need to go and see my Apple man.

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Mitch Chavtastic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,742	Nah, he's a wheeler-dealer, ducker anda diver...

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