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<blockquote data-quote="gullwing" data-source="post: 313854" data-attributes="member: 26261"><p>Hi – this is my first post on this forum and I'm looking for knowledge and advice.</p><p></p><p>My Mac is the last G4 MDD model that came loaded with OS9 and OSX:</p><p>PowerMac G4, 1.25 GHz, 120 GB HD (7200 RPM), 2 GB mem, 167 Mhz Bus.</p><p>Display: 17" LCD 1280 x 1024</p><p>Card: ATY, RU250</p><p>Connection: ADC and DVI (dual display)</p><p></p><p>I'm thinking about a larger than 17" monitor – probably something like a 23" LCD Cinema Display, but I seem to recall from somewhere that this unit can't use a larger monitor. Is anyone familiar with this model and knows whether it can accept a larger monitor? Would a different video card be necessary?</p><p></p><p>Should I consider a reputably reconditioned acrylic model circa 2003 which matches the age and style of the computer, or a particular newer model housed in an aluminum design that came out later?</p><p></p><p>I've been a Mac user since 1989 (starting on a Mac Plus), so I'm not really a newbie, but I'm a designer type, and by no means a technician.</p><p></p><p>Any good input would be appreciated.</p><p></p><p>— gullwing</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gullwing, post: 313854, member: 26261"] Hi – this is my first post on this forum and I'm looking for knowledge and advice. My Mac is the last G4 MDD model that came loaded with OS9 and OSX: PowerMac G4, 1.25 GHz, 120 GB HD (7200 RPM), 2 GB mem, 167 Mhz Bus. Display: 17" LCD 1280 x 1024 Card: ATY, RU250 Connection: ADC and DVI (dual display) I'm thinking about a larger than 17" monitor – probably something like a 23" LCD Cinema Display, but I seem to recall from somewhere that this unit can't use a larger monitor. Is anyone familiar with this model and knows whether it can accept a larger monitor? Would a different video card be necessary? Should I consider a reputably reconditioned acrylic model circa 2003 which matches the age and style of the computer, or a particular newer model housed in an aluminum design that came out later? I've been a Mac user since 1989 (starting on a Mac Plus), so I'm not really a newbie, but I'm a designer type, and by no means a technician. Any good input would be appreciated. — gullwing [/QUOTE]
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