Macbook external moniter question
hello,
i am looking to buy a new external monitor for my macbook (early 2007 model), but im not sure which one will work with my computer. I have two specific monitors in mind, will either of these work with a GMA 950 chipset?
samsung 1920x1080 Full HD
Samsung 1360×768
Hi DrDakota,
Both of those monitors will work just fine:
http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/gma950/index.htm
Just make sure to get the appropriate Mini-DVI to VGA (or DVI) adapter for your monitor.
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