iMac - Display/Monitor Query.

iPhil · iPhil #1 (**permalink**)

05-22-2007, 01:34 PM

Hey guys.

I'm new to the forums so first and foremost, hello!

So here's my question, I have recently been consdering the option of getting a new "24 iMac to replace my broken PC, and I wondered if I could use the iMac to play my Xbox 360 through, as my TV as broken as well. Perfect timing, eh?

You can use a VGA cable to play your xbox through a standard PC monitor, but I wondered if this could be with an iMac as everything is all in the display. Any ideas?

Thanks.

bryphotoguy · bryphotoguy #2 (**permalink**)

05-22-2007, 04:34 PM

I heard of some kind of thing that plugs into a firewire or USB connection that will act as a video in. Otherwise, I am going to say nope. iMacs only do video out. There is no VGA port like standalone LCD monitors.
Bryan

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Member Since: Feb 02, 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,978 Mac Specs: Quad 2.8GHz Mac Pro, Edge iPhone	05-22-2007, 04:34 PM I heard of some kind of thing that plugs into a firewire or USB connection that will act as a video in. Otherwise, I am going to say nope. iMacs only do video out. There is no VGA port like standalone LCD monitors. Bryan January 2008 Member of the Month
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iPhil #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 22, 2007 Location: England Posts: 1	05-22-2007, 01:34 PM Hey guys. I'm new to the forums so first and foremost, hello! So here's my question, I have recently been consdering the option of getting a new "24 iMac to replace my broken PC, and I wondered if I could use the iMac to play my Xbox 360 through, as my TV as broken as well. Perfect timing, eh? You can use a VGA cable to play your xbox through a standard PC monitor, but I wondered if this could be with an iMac as everything is all in the display. Any ideas? Thanks.
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