topic Re: Display Compatability with MacBook Pro in Installation & update

Display Compatability with MacBook Pro

Bob Moore — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 13:01:02 GMT

I need to upgrade my hardware in order to run AC 10 (I currently have a G4 400Mz, 758 MB and a Powerbook G4,400). My thought is to purchase a new MacBook Pro so I can use it at home and at work. My questions is will a new MacBook Pro work with an older Apple Cinema Display?

This what I want to connect with:

Apple Cinema Display:22"
Display Type: LCD
Resolution: 1600 x 1024

I would appreciate any comments.
Thanks

Re: Display Compatability with MacBook Pro

TomWaltz — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 13:12:10 GMT

Bob wrote:
I need to upgrade my hardware in order to run AC 10 (I currently have a G4 400Mz, 758 MB and a Powerbook G4,400). My thought is to purchase a new MacBook Pro so I can use it at home and at work. My questions is will a new MacBook Pro work with an older Apple Cinema Display?

This what I want to connect with:

Apple Cinema Display:22"
Display Type: LCD
Resolution: 1600 x 1024

The Apple website lists the MacBook Pro as having a dual-link DVI port, so it should. I would recommend that you call Apple and ask.

Re: Display Compatability with MacBook Pro

Bob Moore — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:09:22 GMT

Thanks Tom,
I did ask at the local Apple store but they weren't sure unless I broght it in for them to see ( i think he was mostly an ipod salesman).

Re: Display Compatability with MacBook Pro

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:21:56 GMT

Bob wrote:
I need to upgrade my hardware in order to run AC 10 (I currently have a G4 400Mz, 758 MB and a Powerbook G4,400). My thought is to purchase a new MacBook Pro so I can use it at home and at work. My questions is will a new MacBook Pro work with an older Apple Cinema Display?

This what I want to connect with:

Apple Cinema Display:22"
Display Type: LCD
Resolution: 1600 x 1024

I would appreciate any comments.
Thanks

Bob,

The older displays use the ADC connector and require a special adapter to connect to the DVI port of the new machines. You can probably still get this from Apple (for about $150) or you could try e-Bay. I have one I'd love to sell but it is unaccessible in storage in another state

Re: Display Compatability with MacBook Pro

TomWaltz — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:48:12 GMT

Bob wrote:
Thanks Tom,
I did ask at the local Apple store but they weren't sure unless I broght it in for them to see ( i think he was mostly an ipod salesman).

Sorry, I meant the "real" Apple, as in the 1-800 number on their website.

Re: Display Compatability with MacBook Pro

Dwight — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 15:06:01 GMT

Like, ANYONE who works at an Apple Store is mostly an iPod salesman!

Don't forget that ANY new machine you buy will need that adapter, so get to it.

Re: Display Compatability with MacBook Pro

Bob Moore — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 01:41:39 GMT

Thanks All.
Matthew you were right about what I need.

Bob

Re: Display Compatability with MacBook Pro

Thomas Holm — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 07:45:02 GMT

More like $99.

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wo/2.RSLID?mco=1872D402&nplm=M8661LL%2FB

Re: Display Compatability with MacBook Pro

Anonymous — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 13:49:18 GMT

Thomas wrote:
More like $99.

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wo/2.RSLID?mco=1872D402&nplm=M8661LL%2FB

That's nice. They're probably trying to clear their shelves since they are only useful for the old displays.

Re: Display Compatability with MacBook Pro

Bob Moore — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 00:47:34 GMT

Matthew,
I been reading your posts concerning your MacBook Pro and you seem to be pleased with its performance. I have a concern with the video card's performance when using an auxillary display. Have you tried this? If so what was your experience? Should I be concerned?

Bob