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    macbook to VGA monitor?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by passive101, Oct 25, 2008.

  1. passive101

    passive101 Notebook Deity

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    I have a macbook. What do I need to do to hook up an old CRT monitor that is VGA only?
     
    passive101, Oct 25, 2008
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    Underpantman Notebook Virtuoso

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    a mini-dvi to vga adaptor, should set u back ~$30. If u have a alu mb then you will need the newer display port to vga adaptor, which is about the same price.
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    Underpantman, Oct 25, 2008
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    Can I get one other them from Apple to save money? I have the older plastic macbook with a GMA 950.
     
    passive101, Oct 25, 2008
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    I've never seen a third party adaptor, so I don't think so. But you might be able to find the older dvi-vga on ebay/amazon or something for a bit less then normal retail.
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    Underpantman, Oct 26, 2008
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    Dynex makes them and they are a bit cheaper. The last time I picked up an Apple branded device, it was $19, the Dynex is $17. I have seen them in-store at Best Buy.
     
    gengerald, Oct 26, 2008
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