Finally!!!

Well I finally bought a 13" Macbook Pro! This is an incredible machine and totally worth the $. I'm coming from a 5 year old Dell 600M (which I had to reinstall Windows XP about 6 times, replaced 2 batteries, and 3 chargers in those 5 years) so you can see why I'm so excited!!!

I inherited a Power Mac G4 with a 22" monitor awhile back which got me hooked.

The 22" monitor has the ADC connector - how outdated is this? Is there a way to hook this up to my new MBP to use when I'm home?

Thank you to everyone in advance for all the useful information I've read on Mac-Forums. I'm sure I will have plenty of questions down the road.

Congrats and enjoy

Dr Bott DVIator
haven't used one in years but it worked great on an old MDD G4

Congrats, the 13" MBP is a great little machine.

I tried looking for a ADC to Mini-Display port but couldn't find anything. I'm sure there is some type of solution out there, you will just have to keep looking.

Fodge said:

Dr Bott DVIator
haven't used one in years but it worked great on an old MDD G4

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For $129.00! Be serious man. Anyway, they're out of stock.

#1 - that's the ONLY thing that will do what he's asking.
#2 - I didn't set the price.
#3 - probably could find a used one cheaper.

I bet you can get a Mini DisplayPort to DVI and then a DVI to ADC.

Good luck!

Belkin DVI to ADC adapter -$28

Will I be able to get 5+ years from this MBP?

Not sure we have any fortune tellers or time travellers here.

But, mine is 4 years old now and still don't have any plans on replacing it.

Fodge said:

#3 - probably could find a used one cheaper.

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I gave e-Bay a check...currently there are 3 "DVIator's" for sale...$99, $149, $249 (all are Buy It Now auctions...the $249 is also 'Best Offer").

- Nick

NewMacUser5 said:

Will I be able to get 5+ years from this MBP?

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It's always possible. There are plenty of folks out there using 5+ year-old laptops.

Of course you could spill a beverage on your laptop tomorrow...and all would be lost!...so NOOOO beverages near the laptop!!!

- Nick

bobtomay said:

Belkin DVI to ADC adapter -$28

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That goes the "wrong way" (and doesn't supply power), The Dr Bott thing is the only thing that will allow an ADC monitor to be used with a non ADC vid card.

You're right, wrong direction...

So you have to have USB power to the old ADC monitors?
And I guess it's built into the ADC side of the adapter?

If you're not using an ADC card the adapter needs to do 3 different things: video, USB and good old fashioned power.

gotcha, 'preciate the clarification.