17 Inch Studio Display, will it work the new iMac

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17 Inch Studio Display, will it work the new iMac

I'm presently running a Powerbook G4 1.33 that I also use with a 17 inch studio display. I'm looking at picking up a new intel iMac and I'm wondering if it will be able to use the other screen like I do with my Powerbook. I don't want it to mirror but rather I want to be able to have two seperate screens. I was told it would work, but I'm just making sure. Also, if it does work, do I need some fancy adaptor (like I had to buy with my Powerbook) or is it just a different cable.

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PowerBook G4 1.3

Posted on Jun 28, 2006 5:15 PM

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Answer 1

Jun 28, 2006 7:06 PM in response to Shawn Huisman

The specifications page for that model is available here:

http://support.apple.com/specs/imac/iMacEarly2006.html

Graphics and Video

ATI Radeon X1600 graphics processor using PCI Express
128 MB of GDDR3 video memory
Mini-DVI output port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video connections via adapter**
Built-in iSight camera
Support for external display in extended desktop
Digital resolutions up to 1920 x 1200
Analog resolutions up to 2045 x 1536
Support for external display in video mirroring mode

** footnote says the adapter is available separately

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Answer 2

Jun 28, 2006 11:04 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

Grant,

Thanx for confirming the specs. I thought that was the case and asked about the new Intel iMacs at Fred's. The sales rep said I was mistaken so I am glad to see extended desktop on a new iMack is for real.

Jim

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