IMac G4 video input?

hello!
I would like to ask does iMac display support video input? Like TV box or PC video output? Which means I can use iMac just as a normal LCD monitor.
Currently I only got an old laptop in my place, I would choose to by an iBook + LCD monitor if the answer is not.
Sorry for my poor English and thanks for the answer!
Regards,
ED

No, the iMac display can't be used with any other device. It can't be used as a stand alone monitor.

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