Macbook - VGA monitor with a macbook/mac mini?

jbubriski · jbubriski #1 (**permalink**)

02-22-2007, 02:21 PM

Just bought a 19" standard size monitor for real cheap, but its only VGA. Is there any quality issues compared to a DVI monitor? Should I return it and get a DVI monitor? Thanks in advance,

jbubriski

Jeff · Jeff #2 (**permalink**)

02-22-2007, 02:51 PM

If you are only planning on using it with your MacBook, then it really doesn't matter too much. The resolution of the MacBook isn't going to exceed what VGA can do. Also, the connection isn't as important as the monitor's specs. If it is a trashy monitor, then DVI isn't going to make it any better.

If you are thinking of keeping it around for a while, and maybe eventually using it on a computer with a serious graphics card, then you might think about getting a DVI monitor. I have noticed a slow shift to DVI over VGA.

Anyone, feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

jbubriski · jbubriski #3 (**permalink**)

02-22-2007, 03:15 PM

Thanks for your input

vxdom · vxdom #4 (**permalink**)

02-22-2007, 03:24 PM

I use a VGA with mine and it's fine.

campayne · campayne #5 (**permalink**)

02-22-2007, 08:48 PM

i have dvi with mine and its amazing

Jeff #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 30, 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 805 Mac Specs: Black MacBook Black 2GB iPod Nano & Black 80GB iPod Classic B&W G3 G4's - PowerMac & Cube	02-22-2007, 02:51 PM If you are only planning on using it with your MacBook, then it really doesn't matter too much. The resolution of the MacBook isn't going to exceed what VGA can do. Also, the connection isn't as important as the monitor's specs. If it is a trashy monitor, then DVI isn't going to make it any better. If you are thinking of keeping it around for a while, and maybe eventually using it on a computer with a serious graphics card, then you might think about getting a DVI monitor. I have noticed a slow shift to DVI over VGA. Anyone, feel free to correct me if I am wrong. Black MacBook Black 2GB iPod Nano & Black 80GB iPod Classic B&W G3 G4's - PowerMac & Cube
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jbubriski #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 01, 2006 Posts: 15	02-22-2007, 02:21 PM Just bought a 19" standard size monitor for real cheap, but its only VGA. Is there any quality issues compared to a DVI monitor? Should I return it and get a DVI monitor? Thanks in advance, jbubriski
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vxdom #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 03, 2007 Posts: 12	02-22-2007, 03:24 PM I use a VGA with mine and it's fine.
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campayne #5 (permalink)
Member Since: May 04, 2006 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 221 Mac Specs: White Mackbook 2g ram 2ghz, g3 powerPC 600Mhz, 30g video pod	02-22-2007, 08:48 PM i have dvi with mine and its amazing
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