New iBook G4 video?

validpretense · validpretense #1 (**permalink**)

08-31-2005, 02:17 PM

I'm planning on getting a new iBook. I will be doing graphic design kind of stuff. (I know that te PowerBook is supposed to be better for that, but I can't afford one)

Since the Apple guy at CompUSA can't tell me - If I hook the iBook up to a VGA monitor will it only handle 1024x768, or can it go higher? I have a ViewSonic Graphics Series G810, so it can handle whatever dimensions you throw at it.

(Am I correct in assuming that the VGA adaptor comes with the iBook?)

Thanks.

trpnmonkey41 · trpnmonkey41 #2 (**permalink**)

08-31-2005, 02:20 PM

You will need to download http://www.rutemoeller.com/mp/ibook/ibook_e.html to enable screen spanning, the iBooks default setup only allows for mirroring which goes at 1024x768.

The mini-vga to vga adapter does not come with the iBook

aeiou · aeiou #3 (**permalink**)

08-31-2005, 02:21 PM

Yeah, I believe it should come in the box, and it should be able to support higher resolutions. I will check when I get mine any day now.

validpretense · validpretense #4 (**permalink**)

08-31-2005, 02:21 PM

Ok. Thanks. This dosen't really effect wether or not I get the iBook, but it is still kind of important.

aeiou · aeiou #5 (**permalink**)

08-31-2005, 02:22 PM

BTW- Check the in the box section here: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL....1.1.0.0.0.1.0

It does come with it.

validpretense · validpretense #6 (**permalink**)

08-31-2005, 02:24 PM

Thanks

sursuciofla · sursuciofla #7 (**permalink**)

08-31-2005, 02:30 PM

I don't know if the bug has been fixed with the hack when using Tiger so if anyone knows I think that is important. I don't use Tiger and don't plan to upgrade so I have no knowledge of how well it works on that platform. So if you have Tiger and an ibook then please post. I think that would help them to know this.

trpnmonkey41 · trpnmonkey41 #8 (**permalink**)

08-31-2005, 02:33 PM

I use the screen spanning hack on my iMac and my sisters eMac with Tiger and no issues

validpretense · validpretense #9 (**permalink**)

08-31-2005, 05:07 PM

Thanks. I have used spanning on a G5, I didn't think that it would even be possible on the iBook - I was only wondering about mirroring. Spanning is even better. Thanks for the help, guys. :mac:

trpnmonkey41 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 22, 2003 Location: Hamilton College Posts: 7,003 Mac Specs: 20" iMac C2D 2.16ghz, 13" MacBook 2.0ghz, 60gb iPod vid, 1gb nano	08-31-2005, 02:20 PM You will need to download http://www.rutemoeller.com/mp/ibook/ibook_e.html to enable screen spanning, the iBooks default setup only allows for mirroring which goes at 1024x768. The mini-vga to vga adapter does not come with the iBook Don't forget to use the new User Reputation System
	QUOTE Thanks

validpretense #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 31, 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202 Mac Specs: 1.33GHz 12" iBook; iMac G3 333Mhz; Use Dual 2Ghz PM G5's	08-31-2005, 02:21 PM Ok. Thanks. This dosen't really effect wether or not I get the iBook, but it is still kind of important. Last edited by validpretense; 08-31-2005 at 02:23 PM.
	QUOTE Thanks

sursuciofla #7 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	08-31-2005, 02:30 PM I don't know if the bug has been fixed with the hack when using Tiger so if anyone knows I think that is important. I don't use Tiger and don't plan to upgrade so I have no knowledge of how well it works on that platform. So if you have Tiger and an ibook then please post. I think that would help them to know this. Last edited by sursuciofla; 08-31-2005 at 03:06 PM.
	QUOTE Thanks

trpnmonkey41 #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 22, 2003 Location: Hamilton College Posts: 7,003 Mac Specs: 20" iMac C2D 2.16ghz, 13" MacBook 2.0ghz, 60gb iPod vid, 1gb nano	08-31-2005, 02:33 PM I use the screen spanning hack on my iMac and my sisters eMac with Tiger and no issues Don't forget to use the new User Reputation System
	QUOTE Thanks

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validpretense #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 31, 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202 Mac Specs: 1.33GHz 12" iBook; iMac G3 333Mhz; Use Dual 2Ghz PM G5's	08-31-2005, 02:17 PM I'm planning on getting a new iBook. I will be doing graphic design kind of stuff. (I know that te PowerBook is supposed to be better for that, but I can't afford one) Since the Apple guy at CompUSA can't tell me - If I hook the iBook up to a VGA monitor will it only handle 1024x768, or can it go higher? I have a ViewSonic Graphics Series G810, so it can handle whatever dimensions you throw at it. (Am I correct in assuming that the VGA adaptor comes with the iBook?) Thanks.
	QUOTE Thanks

aeiou #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 15, 2005 Posts: 154 Mac Specs: 20" iMac core2Duo 2.4Ghz 4GB ram	08-31-2005, 02:22 PM BTW- Check the in the box section here: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL....1.1.0.0.0.1.0 It does come with it.
	QUOTE Thanks

validpretense #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 31, 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202 Mac Specs: 1.33GHz 12" iBook; iMac G3 333Mhz; Use Dual 2Ghz PM G5's	08-31-2005, 02:24 PM Thanks
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validpretense #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 31, 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202 Mac Specs: 1.33GHz 12" iBook; iMac G3 333Mhz; Use Dual 2Ghz PM G5's	08-31-2005, 05:07 PM Thanks. I have used spanning on a G5, I didn't think that it would even be possible on the iBook - I was only wondering about mirroring. Spanning is even better. Thanks for the help, guys. :mac:
	QUOTE Thanks

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