2003 Apple Cinema Display with Dell Computer

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2003 Apple Cinema Display with Dell Computer

Hi,
Does anyone know if it's possible to connect a Dell computer to an Apple Cinema display? I'm guess the better question is what kind of converter do I need... the Dell has a relatively small connection with screws at the end, whereas the Apple display has a larger/wider connection with clasps (not screws).
Thanks!

Posted on Feb 28, 2006 9:54 AM

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Mar 1, 2006 2:01 PM in response to emax

Hi Emax,

It sounds as though you are dealing with an ADC display here.

Are the pin holes on the Dell video input socket round or rectangular?

Cheers!

Karl

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Mar 3, 2006 12:32 AM in response to Karl Texler

Hi, thanks for your reply. It's a 15-pin, trapezoidal shaped connection. My cinema display's connection won't fit in the Dell one directly, that I can see, but any thoughts as to the adapter I need? Thanks again!

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Mar 4, 2006 9:27 PM in response to emax

Hi Emax,

If it is a trapezoidal shaped connection with round pin holes, then it sounds like it is a VGA plug.

Running an ADC monitor off a VGA plug entails the use of a rather expensive VGA to DVA adaptor. Dr. Bott and Gefen both make them and they are about $300.

As to whether these adaptors will work off a PC (as opposed to a Mac), I can't tell you. Even with a Mac, there is some loss of performance and a restriction of the resolutions available because the VGA (analogue) signal must be converted to a DVI (digital) signal before ADC can function.

Cheers!

Karl

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