IBook USB to VGA Adaptor

I wish to connect a VGA cable to my iBook (one USB port) so that I can
1)Use a VGA Display
2)Use a projector
Can an adaptor be purchased ie USB to VGA
I know there is a PC one at Microdirect
iBook 366MHz Mac OS X (10.3.9) 196 RAM 1USB Port

FDK, Welcome to the discussion area!
I don't know of any device that will allow you to output VGA via the iBook's USB port.
You could use a device like the MyVideo to output composite video. Then you would need to use a device called a "scan converter" to convert composite video to VGA.
However if you have an Indigo or Key Lime iBook 366 MHz, it has an AV port. You use the Apple AV Cable for iBook to get composite video out. Then you only need a "scan converter" to convert composite video to VGA.

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Overview
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G4 dual 450 Mac OS X (10.3.9)
G4 dual 450 Mac OS X (10.3.9)

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