iBook With LCD

JRV · JRV #1 (**permalink**)

03-30-2005, 11:11 AM

i have an iBook and want use my 17in lcd with it. is the iBook limited to 1024x768? is there an easy trick to get it to 1280x1024?

Aptmunich · Aptmunich #2 (**permalink**)

03-30-2005, 11:30 AM

Normally the iBook's ext. monitor port will only mirror what's on the internal screen, i.e. 1024x768 resolution.

Using the screen spanning doctor hack you can set it higher and also extend your desktop instead of just mirroring it.

muso · muso #3 (**permalink**)

03-30-2005, 07:16 PM

http://www.rutemoeller.com/mp/ibook/ibook_e.html

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Member Since: Feb 20, 2005 Location: USA Posts: 387	03-30-2005, 11:11 AM i have an iBook and want use my 17in lcd with it. is the iBook limited to 1024x768? is there an easy trick to get it to 1280x1024?
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