I have a really dumb question. My powerbook laptop screen won't light up. Until I can deal with that in a proper manner, I'd like to get an external monitor so I can actually use it. Can I just go out and get whatever and plug it in? With what plugs?
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sarameg - Nov 26, 2007 4:48:26 am PST #3545 of 25497
tommyrot - Nov 26, 2007 4:57:14 am PST #3546 of 25497
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I think you'll need an a adapter from Apple - either PowerBook to VGA or PowerBook to DVI, depending on what type of monitor you have.
I think the PowerBook can drive all sorts of monitor resolutions besides the native resolution of the laptop screen, but you should probably wait for someone who knows for sure to chime in....
sarameg - Nov 26, 2007 4:59:49 am PST #3547 of 25497
I know I've got cables (somewhere) to plug it into my tv, because I've used it as a dvd player before. But that's it.
tommyrot - Nov 26, 2007 5:05:46 am PST #3548 of 25497
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
It's a PowerBook G4? Then you'll need either the "Apple Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter" or the "Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter." The TV one won't work.
(Stupid Apple web page won't let me link directly. But go to apple.com / Store / Accessories / Portable Gear.)
Stephanie - Nov 26, 2007 5:06:53 am PST #3549 of 25497
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How much of the address? I was just looking at my wishlist this morning and it lists the city and state (maybe zip code too) but doesn't list the actual street information.
sarameg - Nov 26, 2007 5:09:19 am PST #3550 of 25497
It's a G3. Having something shipped is something I'm trying to avoid because it is a clusterfuck actually receiving it.
Tom Scola - Nov 26, 2007 5:15:02 am PST #3551 of 25497
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tommyrot - Nov 26, 2007 5:15:15 am PST #3552 of 25497
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Oh, I was thinking G4. This link might help: [link] It says:
The PowerBook G3 Series (M4753) computers have a built-in connector for an external VGA or SVGA monitor. An included adapter allows you to attach a standard Apple video cable.
I'm not sure what a "standard Apple video cable" is. Is this a regular VGA cable?
eta: x-posty. From the Tom who knows more about Macs than me....
sarameg - Nov 26, 2007 5:21:24 am PST #3553 of 25497
Thanks. Now I'll have to go dig through the box to figure out what I do have. Urk.
sarameg - Nov 26, 2007 5:28:46 am PST #3554 of 25497
Or maybe it is an ibook G3. This is why I don't do hardware. I don't pay enough attention.