Analog and DVI-D input

Hi all
I'm looking to add a Samsung 22" Syncmaster LCD monitor that specifies analog & DVI-D input. My Mac mini has DVI input. Can a DVI-D input work on my Mac mini and/or G4 agp tower?
Jim

The short answer is yes. You might have better luck with the mini than your old tower Mac. The old tower pre-dates the era of 1680 x 1050 resolution as is used on a 22" monitor. The tower Mac may not output that timing.

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I made an account and am replying to this because i have the exact same computer as you and i was also at best buy at around 3pm wondering the exact same things you were! The DVI port on our MacBooks are different than the standard DVI ports. Freaking weiiiiiiiiiiiiiird! Get out of my head!!!!
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