Can you plug a Mac into a non-mac monitor?

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NickFitz replied

10 November 2008, 16:53
Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post

Anything DVI compatible will be fine.

Or even VGA - you just need the appropriate adapter to convert it from DVI (which you need anyway if giving presentations with the average office or conference venue projector).
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Moscow Mule replied

10 November 2008, 16:41
Originally posted by portseven View Post

Looking at treating myself to a PowerMac in the new year, but don't really like the look and spec of the Apple Monitors

Do you *have* to have a Mac Monitor? Or can you plug into any old one?

Anything DVI compatible will be fine.
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b0redom replied

10 November 2008, 15:45
You mean a MacPro right? Yes you can use a standard monitor.
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portseven started a topic Can you plug a Mac into a non-mac monitor?

10 November 2008, 15:44
Can you plug a Mac into a non-mac monitor?

Looking at treating myself to a PowerMac in the new year, but don't really like the look and spec of the Apple Monitors

Do you *have* to have a Mac Monitor? Or can you plug into any old one?
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