Display Compatability with MacBook Pro

[Bob Moore]

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

[TomWaltz]

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.

[Bob Moore]

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).

[Anonymous]

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

[TomWaltz]

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.

[Dwight]

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.

[Bob Moore]

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

Bob

[Thomas Holm]

More like $99.

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

[Anonymous]

Thomas wrote:
More like $99.

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

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

[Bob Moore]

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