Is there anyway to use the macbook pro as a moniter for a seperate device?

Is it possible under a program of some sort to use the macbook pro's screen as a seperate moniter for a device because I am always on the go and I bring my macbook everywhere so it would be extremely conveniant if I could use it's amazing screen as a moniter for: dvd player,xbox,ps3,etc.

darrylji wrote:
if I could use it's amazing screen as a moniter for: dvd player,xbox,ps3,etc.
Macbook Pro's have dvd players built in. Is yours broken? Yes, you can hook up an xbox 360 or a ps3. google provides several articles and video tutorials on how to accomplish this.

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I really do not understand why we can not use the MacBook bluetooth capabilities to make calls, answers calls etc.
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How to Use a MacBook Pro as an Xbox 360 Internet Hub v.01
This guide is copyright 2006 Jonathan Ferguson.
If you would like to host it, email me at the address below.
All trademarks are copyright their respective owners.
I am not responsible for anything that happens that may screw up your Mac, 360, Internet, or anything else.
By reading further you accept full responsibility for any damages or troubles that occur as a result
of your using this guide. K?
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