Connect PowerMac G5 to MacBook Pro - Dual Monitors

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Connect PowerMac G5 to MacBook Pro - Dual Monitors

Hey everyone,

I was wondering if someone could help me with a tricky request! 😕

Essentially I have a MacBook Pro 15" and a PowerMac G5 with the screen (http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Cinema-23-inch-Flat-Panel-Display/dp/B0002ILKNQ).

I want to set up dual monitors by connecting the laptop to the PowerMac screen so I can work on both of the monitors at the same time.

How do I connect them? And how would I go about setting up the dual monitors?

If this doesn't work is there any other cheap monitors anyone can recommend that I could connect the MacBook to?

Hopefully I want something like this setup - http://www.dadislearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dual-monitor-treadmill-d esk.jpg

THANKS IN ADVANCE 🙂

Saif

MacBook Pro

Posted on Apr 26, 2015 2:24 PM

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Answer 1

Kappy

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Apr 26, 2015 2:43 PM in response to SBGBH

You can connect the MBP to Cinema Display you now use on the G5. But this cannot be shared. I can't tell you what cable you need because you haven't told use exactly which MBP model you have, but you will need an adapter from the MBP port to DVI.

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Kappy

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Apr 26, 2015 2:27 PM in response to SBGBH

You can't. A MBP is not able to be used as a monitor.

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SBGBH Author

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Apr 26, 2015 2:29 PM in response to Kappy

I mean use the MBP as the main monitor and connect the PMG5 as the external monitor.

http://store.apple.com/uk/question/answers/product/MB571Z/A/can-i-connect-macboo k-pro-to-two-monitors/Q7F2KKDYFKC747TD7

Something like this question 🙂

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Kappy

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Apr 26, 2015 2:37 PM in response to SBGBH

A PMac G5 is not a monitor. You can connect its monitor to the MBP with the proper cable and adapter. Your MBP model has a Video-out port on the side.

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