Dell monitor compatible with Mac?

[xufa]

okay, i was wondering if anyone could tell me whether the Dell Ultrascan P990 Trinitron monitor would be compatible with a Mac? and if yes, will it need an adapter...and if so...where might i find such this adapter?

[Silvorgold]

hmm im not sure if it would work or not, but most monitors made for pcs usually dont wor for macs :( for some reason, maybe someone would know, and if its possible to use just a normal pc monitor thats not mac compatible with a mac, then it'dd be pretty cool (n save a bit of money cuz most of the monitors im lookin for that have mac compatibility are usually slightly more expensive)

[azazel-]

I think I saw some crt adapters on the Apple website. I didn't really check them out too closely, but you could always check there.

[WebOrbiter]

Yes, you can use any PC monitor on a Mac with a DVI to VGA adapter you can get from Apple for $19.00 US. You might be able to find it cheaper somewhere else but the answer to your question is yes.

[Colin Holywell]

The adapter comes with the PowerMacs!

[Chad]

Some misinformation here. Any monitor will work with any PowerMac within the past couple of years. The video cards usually come with a dvi and vga output. Laptops I think you'd have to get the adapter. And for the Cube, again it depends on the video card.

Is there any particular mac that you were asking about?

[ryoujikaji]

It probably uses the blue labeled vga port, older macs need an adapter the monitor port on the mac is smaller than the pc vga one.

[xufa]

Originally posted by superfula

Some misinformation here. Any monitor will work with any PowerMac within the past couple of years. The video cards usually come with a dvi and vga output. Laptops I think you'd have to get the adapter. And for the Cube, again it depends on the video card.

Is there any particular mac that you were asking about?

don't know the exact model. i'm actually asking for a friend who is looking to get by with a PC monitor because they're cheaper. i do know that he owns an older Mac if that helps.

[Chad]

Well you need to realize that there is no such thing as a "pc monitor" or a "mac monitor". A monitor is a monitor. However, Apples lcd screens do come with a dvi connector. Every other monitor (viewsonic, sony, etc) come with vga.

If he has an old Mac, just look at the connector. It's pretty easy to tell the difference between vga and dvi. It there are two video connectors, he is fine.

[gravel5839]

Originally posted by superfula

Well you need to realize that there is no such thing as a "pc monitor" or a "mac monitor". A monitor is a monitor. However, Apples lcd screens do come with a dvi connector. Every other monitor (viewsonic, sony, etc) come with vga.

If he has an old Mac, just look at the connector. It's pretty easy to tell the difference between vga and dvi. It there are two video connectors, he is fine.

no, apple displays come with a special connector that is only for apples, it is not a dvi. the converter that does apple display connector to dvi is $150

[Rivak]

Originally posted by stuckwithme247

the converter that does apple display connector to dvi is $150

He doesn't need a DVI connector since he is connecting a CRT to it. [link]

Note: you will only need this adapter if you have one of the G4's listed on that page.

[gravel5839]

Originally posted by Rivak

He doesn't need a DVI connector since he is connecting a CRT to it. [link]

Note: you will only need this adapter if you have one of the G4's listed on that page.

I know this, I was responding to the person above me (notice the quote):ponder:

[KR0NiCBaKeD420]

i r uber leet

[ryoujikaji]

lol :bandit:

[xufa]

okay, i talked to my friend and he's got an older Mac. the exact name and model is PowerPC Performa 6400/200.

does that help any? what adapter do i need to be able to use my PC monitor on it?

[gravel5839]

WOW, thats really old... i have no clue