DVI-DVI vs. DVI-VGA or other adapter connections

Dear all,
I want to buy a new LCD monitor for my PowerPC G5 1,6 GHz with GeForce 6800 GT DDL graphic card.
I wondered whether it is preferable to buy a monitor with DVI port (like my graphic card's) or if it doesn't really matter or let's say make a big difference if I use an adapter to whatever port the monitor has got?
Thanks a lot.
Cheers.

Hi! DVI is preferred. Only use an adapter if you have to. Most modern lcds that I've seen have both dvi and vga connections. Tom

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work with Mini DisplayPort (with adapter)
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wikipedia article on DVI pinouts
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http://www.ares-woo.com/christmas2005/images/pc_cine.jpg
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Hey all,
I know its probably been asked a thousand times, but after a quick seach I havnt found specifically what I am after.
I'm trying to hook 2 20" Apple Cinema Displays to a Dual Monitor 2 port KVM switch.
Trouble is, the monitor input for the KVM switch is VGA only.
I thought it would be a simple converter for $10-$30 for a DVI-I (Female) to VGA (Male) so i can plug the DVI monitor into a VGA port.
I did actually get one, but was awarded with a blank screen.
I have confirmed the KVM works (with dual standard vga screens) and both cinema dislays work (when hooked up directly) so it is defienately the converter that isn't working.
Any suggestions?
Thanks very much...
Ben

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Im a little confused, does the 7300 output DVI-I or DVI-D?
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The Mac Pro does have a DVI-I port!
DVI-I does contain both DVI-A (analog) and DVI-D (digital) signals.
So you can connect a DVI-D and a DVI-A screen!
Ofcourse you can also connect a VGA screen with the DVI-VGA adapter.
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First of all i am really happy with my Mac Pro, thanks Apple!
Until now i had a old 15 lcd screen, because i could not afford a new one after buying my new Mac Pro.
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I was thinking of one off these models:
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Can i connect all these screens to my Mac Pro using DVI-D?
Are there any screens you would specially advice me? I like Samsung, Iiyama or LG. There is no need for really good screens, i am not a video editor or a graphic designer. The screens has te be "relax" for my eyes!
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Sorry for my quite bad english, and thanks in advance for all your help!

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input. So what I understand I can go from the Mac Pro
2.66 to this monitor using simply a DVI-D cable,
right, therefore not having use of Analog. Newbie
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I want to use a KVM switch to share one display with two computers.
Computer one is: MacPro 1,1 dual core 2.66 Ghz with two DVI ports.
Computer two is: MacBook Pro 4 core 2.66 GHz with one Mini Displayport.
Display is: Cinema HD Display with DVI connector.
To do that KVM switches only use (at least that is waht I found) one system either DVI or Mini Displayports
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                     V
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http://www.atlona.com/Atlona-2x1-Mini-DisplayPort-KVM-Switch.html
Mini Displayport (Macpro) --> KVM SWITCH <-- Mini Displayport (Macbookpro)
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DVI (Macpro) --> KVM SWITHCH<-- Mini Displayport (Macbookpro)
                                       V
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I couldn't find an existing KVM switcher that does this.
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The question is: Will this work?
I've been told that adapter behind adapter never works. Hope someone can help with this before spending money on nothing.
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Maybe you're right just try and see if I can return the stuff if it's not working.
I won't be using a higher resolution then 1920 x 1200 however I still would buy the adapter
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Hi 30inch-
Welcome to Discussions!
To extend the cable on the ACD, a cable such as that which Gefen offers will serve the purpose. At issue with the 30", is the dual link requirement. As well, with all ACD's, the USB connection is important. The firewire is for convenience, more than anything, but is included in the cable set from Gefen.
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Forestman sez:
Is it my perception or is the new iMac really glossy and has a lot of glare
I sez:
Well, since you ask, I'd have to say that you may have a perceptual problem. My new Intel iMac is not "really" glossy and it does not have a "lot" of glare.
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I'm using the computer every day and as far as I can tell the whole hoopla about the glare off the screen is a bunch of mindless niggling. A tempest in a teacup. The computer industry being what it is I'm sure that some entrepreneur in California has already designed a translucent matte screen for the iMac and is in negotiations to have it made in China for 17 or 19 cents each, to be sold here for $29.95.
I wish it were me.
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VGA to Video adapter for a late 2004 iBOOK

I found a free TV and thought maybe i could use it as a larger screen format. so i went searching for cable adapters.
I did do a search here in the search query box on word search vga to video and results show related to clam shell versions.
while looking around the Apple web site for a VGA to Video adapter for a iBOOK G4 that shows a CPU speed of 1.2 GHz and a designation of PowerBook6, 5 yes that is how it is written in the System Profiler 'PowerBook6, 5'.
Using a tape measure the screen itself with out the plastic frame shows a width of 9.5 inches , including the plastic frame shows: 11 and one quarter, that could round off to 12 inch even though it is not at or beyond the point 5 mark.
The original paper work is some where ?.
I found a VGA adapter that could possibly work at
http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9109G/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY#overview
yet the wording states: The video adapter cable plugs into the video output port (mini-VGA) built into the back of the computers listed in the compatibility section below.
Compatible with:
iBook without an external reset button, eMac, iMac G5, or 17-inch iMac (1GHz) with mini-VGA port.
does not say much for the laptop.
There is shown a VGA adapter for the iBook here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2721?viewlocale=en_US
yet finding it at the store ???
if i copy the part number in a search query at the store the results show a Lexmark copy machine.
I found many DVI adapters at:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9319G/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY#overview
And then here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA27124?viewlocale=en_US
as copied and pasted here:
The Apple Mini-DVI to S-Video/Composite Adapter does not work with PowerBook G4 (12-inch) computers,
the one thing i have notice is that no compatibility charts actually show support for the 1.2 GHz iBOOK G4.
I also see that there are Mini DVI to VGA adapters, Mini ?, does mention pin numbers ??.
I was wondering if i could crossover the DVI to VGA thru the adapters using VGA and DVI cables, yet pin numbers and compatibility questions still remain.
Suggestions ?
Thank you.

http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9109G/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY#overview
The adapter in the above link is the one you need.
~Lyssa

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I am trying to hook my macbook pro to a projector, which has a VGA cable. I bought a VGA to HDMI adapter, but whenever I hook it up, the screen on my macbook just goes black and I can't make it do anything else or even show up on the projector.
My laptop is still on; it just has a black screen that I can't get rid of without shutting down the computer by holding the power button.

Hey there lynmrigg,
It sounds like have an HDMI to VGA adapter connecting your MacBook Pro and your projector but the screen on your computer goes black and no image appears on the projector. I would use the troubleshooting in the following article to help resolve or isolate the issue here, named:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
Try unplugging the video adapter or cable and then plug it back in.
If more than one video adapter is in use (or "daisy-chained"), troubleshoot by using only one adapter.
Example: A mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter connected to a DVI to HDMI adapter is an unsupported configuration because there is a series of adapters in use.
If available, try using a different display and or adapter (or use a different connector by using DVI instead of VGA, for instance).
Reset the system
You can reset the Mac's parameter RAM and SMC.
Reset the resolution
Start by resetting the Mac's parameter RAM. If the display does not come up, was previously set to an unsupported resolution, and still results in no video:
Start up in Safe Mode.
From the Apple () menu, choose System Preferences.
Choose Displays from the View menu to open the preferences pane.
Select any resolution and refresh rate that your display supports.
Restart your computer.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Take care,
Sterling

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