Can I use a dual monitor setup on new iBook?

SlamMan · SlamMan #1 (**permalink**)

10-09-2005, 03:17 PM

I been searching on the iBook vs. PowerBook topic and I think I can save my self some money by buying the iBook but I have a few more questions.

Can I plug in a second monitor, like this 19" BenQ for example, for a dual monitor setup? Will I be able to use it at it's native 1280x1024 resolution?

sursuciofla · sursuciofla #2 (**permalink**)

10-09-2005, 03:26 PM

NEWEGG IS THE DEVIL!

Yes using Screen Spanning Doctor which is a patch or hack if you prefer:

http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/15401
or
http://www.rutemoeller.com/mp/ibook/ibook_e.html

Once you go to span mode it will recognize the native resolution on that monitor once you choose that setting.

SlamMan · SlamMan #3 (**permalink**)

10-09-2005, 08:22 PM

Thanks mang.

hellfried · hellfried #4 (**permalink**)

10-11-2005, 10:14 AM

since its a hack will it change anything if i want to hook up my ibook to lcd projectors later? i use my ibook a lot for presentations and i do not want to screw that up.

fearlessfreap24 · fearlessfreap24 #5 (**permalink**)

10-11-2005, 12:13 PM

you will be able to change it back with ease.

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

10-16-2005, 09:46 AM

I just unlocks an OSX feature that is not set for iBook.

sursuciofla #2 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	10-09-2005, 03:26 PM NEWEGG IS THE DEVIL! Yes using Screen Spanning Doctor which is a patch or hack if you prefer: http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/15401 or http://www.rutemoeller.com/mp/ibook/ibook_e.html Once you go to span mode it will recognize the native resolution on that monitor once you choose that setting. Last edited by sursuciofla; 10-09-2005 at 03:37 PM.
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SlamMan #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 29, 2005 Posts: 15	10-09-2005, 03:17 PM I been searching on the iBook vs. PowerBook topic and I think I can save my self some money by buying the iBook but I have a few more questions. Can I plug in a second monitor, like this 19" BenQ for example, for a dual monitor setup? Will I be able to use it at it's native 1280x1024 resolution?
	QUOTE Thanks

hellfried #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 18, 2005 Posts: 66	10-11-2005, 10:14 AM since its a hack will it change anything if i want to hook up my ibook to lcd projectors later? i use my ibook a lot for presentations and i do not want to screw that up.
	QUOTE Thanks

fearlessfreap24 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 09, 2005 Location: Near San Diego, CA Posts: 2,339 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 13" \| MacBook Pro 13" \| Mac Mini 2GHz C2D	10-11-2005, 12:13 PM you will be able to change it back with ease.
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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	10-16-2005, 09:46 AM I just unlocks an OSX feature that is not set for iBook.
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