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    Will this Apple LCD work on a PC??

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by THINKPOD, Dec 7, 2009.

  1. THINKPOD

    THINKPOD Notebook Guru

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    http://www.apple.com/ca/displays/features.html

    I really like these Apple LCD, but it seems like it uses only mini-DVI... which most PC out there doesn't support...

    Am I correct on this? Anyways to get this LCD to work on a PC Desktop with DVI output?
     
    THINKPOD, Dec 7, 2009
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    It's mini-DisplayPort, not DVI, I believe. With an adapter, you should be fine - they're available from Apple (ripoff, like usual), or from other sites, such as Monoprice.

    Only issue is, you'll need a female mini-DisplayPort to male DVI, which I can't find. You can probably get it to work by stringing together a female mini-DisplayPort to male DisplayPort, and then using a female DisplayPort to male DVI adapter.

    Personally, though, I would just get some other quality IPS screen - it'll be (much) cheaper than $1000.
     
    MidnightSun, Dec 7, 2009
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    There is no way to use that on a desktop with DVI out currently. You need a DisplayPort to use that LCD. Since it is a desktop you can get a graphics card with a DisplayPort fairly cheaply.
     
    lixuelai, Dec 7, 2009
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    What's the advantage of DisplayPort??
     
    THINKPOD, Dec 7, 2009
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    You could always blow 150ish and get a new graphics card that has a display port and is probally better then your current gc.
     
    jetteichert, Dec 7, 2009
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