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2x 20" ACD or 1x 23" ACD

ChrisBrightwell said:
Unless you want to use one of the 9 million input options. ;)
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Here's a thought - can I hook a dell monitor up to my G5 iMac? And just as importantly do the Dell's take a scart input at all? (or composite for that matter)
 
rickvanr said:
I've never used a dell, but you can't argue with the price.

That being said, if money isn't a big deal I'd recommend the 23" ACD. I have one, and I love it.
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Yeah, I would love the height of the 23" but I am still in two minds about which to get. Apple decisions are hard...
 
LastLine said:
Here's a thought - can I hook a dell monitor up to my G5 iMac? And just as importantly do the Dell's take a scart input at all? (or composite for that matter)
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With the appropiate cables, yes.
 
LastLine said:
Here's a thought - can I hook a dell monitor up to my G5 iMac? And just as importantly do the Dell's take a scart input at all? (or composite for that matter)
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Yes, you will need to buy the Apple Mini VGA to regular VGA converter, then Google for ScreenSpanning Doctor for dual head mode.
 
Benjamindaines said:
The iMac G5s never had DVI :( :(
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The Dells take VGA in too, so your sorted. :D

edesignuk has an iMac G5 (Rev A), and last I heard, he was still running it dual screen with a 20" Dell. :) 24" Dell should be ok too. :)
 
ChrisBrightwell said:
D'oh. Well the 24" Dell handles VGA, as well.

Does the new Intel iMac handle DVI? I could've sworn I'd read somewhere that the "newest iMac" supports DVI.
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It has a Mini-DVI port just like the 12" PowerBook.
 
Benjamindaines said:
Get the 23", it's HD and where as the 20" isn't you will get more true-to-life colours and a better picture.
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hd in this case has nothing to do with color or picture quality. it just means it's true hd resolution, which is what, 1920x1200..
 
Glenn Wolsey said:
Okay, dual diaplay users, please tell me what you like and dislike about the setup. Thanks :)
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I used to have a LCD plugged into my PB when it was my main computer. Initially, gaining more space was awesome, but navigating between the two screens was somewhat annoying, plus it splits your VRAM in half (each monitor will get half your VRAM), so I'd have to unplug the one monitor if I was going to play a game. If you can get the bigger monitor from the beginning I think you'll be happier.
 
rickvanr said:
I used to have a LCD plugged into my PB when it was my main computer. Initially, gaining more space was awesome, but navigating between the two screens was somewhat annoying, plus it splits your VRAM in half (each monitor will get half your VRAM), so I'd have to unplug the one monitor if I was going to play a game. If you can get the bigger monitor from the beginning I think you'll be happier.
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Why don't you run with the PowerBook screen closed? Then you get just the one monitor and all the VRAM to it.:)
 
Do you think I should start with one 20" and then get another if i need it? That means I could get the machine faster and gives me the option.

Will a 20" be good enough for Aperture?
 
Benjamindaines said:
You can open it after it's running closed and it will stay with just the one screen.
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.. but the minute you close the screen it sleeps, and then wakes when you open it back up.
 
rickvanr said:
.. but the minute you close the screen it sleeps, and then wakes when you open it back up.
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From Apple's site.

Apple said:
To operate your computer with an external monitor attached and the
display closed:
1 Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your PowerBook.
2 Connect the power adapter to the PowerBook and an outlet.
3 Close the PowerBook display to put the computer to sleep.
4 Follow the steps in the previous section to connect your PowerBook to an external
display.
5 Wait a few seconds and then press any key on the external keyboard to wake the
PowerBook.
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EDIT: Oh wait never mind I just realized you don't have a USB keyboard to connect... wow don't I feel stupid
 
the dell can be rotated 90 degrees to go into portrait mode too which I think is really nice.
 
Benjamindaines said:
Get the 23", it's HD and where as the 20" isn't you will get more true-to-life colours and a better picture.
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Is that your iBook?!

If you can please email me a bigger version of the pic, i think thats fantastic!:D

I'd give you the same advice my Dad got when he was in your situation:

Get the biggest screen you can!;)

Thanks, Joe.
 
I would go for the single 23" Display, having a dual display setup i could see being annoying, you'd have your stuff too spread out and would have to move your eyes too much, and just having one huge display would look cooler;)
 
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