Using Samsung LCD HDTV as a monitor

My TV tells me 'format not supported' when I plug in my 14 ibook g4 using the VGA connection. The TV is an '06 Samsung 32" LCD HDTV flat screen. Anyone have any advice?

Is there a difference in video cards for pc's and mac's?
Just about every PC or Mac has different video capabilities so the answer would be yes in almost every situation.

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    I am in the market to upgrade my system to edit DVCproHD content using FCP6 and would like to upgrade my monitor to view the HD content in all it's glory. Thinking about the apple 23" HD display but was wondering if I put down all that cash for a apple monitor, why not kill two birds and buy a LCD HD tv that can be monitor and television. If possible, what kind of specs do I need to look for and will I get the same resolution I would from the HD display?
    Thanks.

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  • Sharp 32" LCD HDTV or should we go with Samsung LCD HDTV?

    Hi-
    I'd like some opinions please.
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    THAT I find surprising, especially considered that 5-6 years ago Sharp commanded something like 60-70% of the OEM LCD panel market.  That is, they were the original manufacturer of the screens used in products branded by a LOT of other people - they didn't sell very much under their own name.  I am positive that not too long ago they were the #1 or #2 manufacturer of LCD panels (not fully assembled units, but the source of panels to other manufacturers) in the world.
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    <http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9321G/B?fnode=MTY1NDA5OQ&mco=MTI1Njk>
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    I want to use my mini as an entertainment hub, so I want audio too. I have the dvi going to hdmi right now, but of course no audio.
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