I still have my Power Mac G5 monitor that still works. I wanted to know if I can connect the monitor to my Macbook pro. I'm not sure what adapters, if any, I should use. Thanks in advance.
Scilla
Power Mac G5, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
What brand and model of monitor and what type of connectors does it have?
PowerMac G5s did not ship with a monitor but you could use several Apple monitors of the time plus common third-party monitors like Sony, ViewSonic, etc. However, the type of video connection varies, even on Apple monitors. So we would need to know what connectors (or at least make/model) to research the required adpators.
If you are asking about a G5 iMac----looks like this:
Then, no, it cannot be used as an external monitor in the traditional sense. You may be able to use third-party, screen-sharing software if both computers are networked. See here:
http://www.screenrecycler.com/ScreenRecycler.html
It appears the software still supports older Macs.
Pics aren't showing for me. 😟
There's 3 possible types, ADC...
http://km.support.apple.com/library/APPLE/APPLECARE_ALLGEOS/TS2085/58846_1.gif
VGA & DVI...
http://cdn.overclock.net/2/21/215b66d1_all-DVI-types.jpeg
http://www.mytechsecrets.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dual-monitor-video-card. jpg
And which model of MBP do you have?
Thank you for your reply Alan. Here are the pictures I took of the monitor and plug. I bought it in 2004. I wanted to connect it to my MacBook pro using adapter.
Yes, it looks like the ADC.
Mac Book Pro 13 inch late 2011 10.9.5 Maverick
Inserting photo again, hopefully you can see it this time.
Thanks
Can someone help me with my question?
its similar to this
Looks like ADC to me... Jon
Uhhhg, ADC would require an expensive DVI to ADC converter, not the cheaper ADC to DVI converter, then whatever adapter you'd need on the MBP to get to DVI.
Not worth it right? Well, I guess it started out as a good idea.
Thanks for your help.
Scilla 😀
Sadly not likely worth it. 😟
Can I connect a Power Mac G5 monitor to a Macbook pro?
