VGA Monitors: Which Macintosh Models Are Compatible (6/94)
 
Article Created: 6 August 1993
Article Reviewed/Updated: 7 June 1994
 
TOPIC -----------------------------------------------------------
 
I want to hook a VGA monitor to my Macintosh. Will this work at all, and do I
need some special adapter?
 
DISCUSSION ------------------------------------------------------
 
Most recent Macintosh models support video output to a VGA monitor. These
models include:
 
LC
LC II
LC III
LC 475
 
Performa 400, 405, 410, 430
Performa 450
Performa 460, 466, 467
Performa 600
 
IIvx/IIvi
Centris/Quadra 610
Centris/Quadra 650
Centris/Quadra 660AV
 
Quadra 605
Quadra 700
Quadra 800
Quadra 900
Quadra 950
Quadra 840AV
 
Power Macintosh 6100
Power Macintosh 6100AV
Power Macintosh 7100
Power Macintosh 7100AV
Power Macintosh 8100
Power Macintosh 8100AV
 
PowerBook 160
PowerBook 165c
PowerBook 180
PowerBook 180c
PowerBook 500 Series
 
PowerBook Duo 210 & 230 (with MiniDock or Duo Dock)
 
 
To connect a VGA monitor to the Macintosh video port, an adapter cable is
required. Third-party cable vendors should have these cables available for
purchase.
 
VGA monitors may have variances when purchased from different VGA monitor
vendors. It is best to test a particular monitor for compatibility with the
Macintosh before making a purchase decision.
 
VGA monitors also have different image quality specifications. There may be
significant differences between Apple monitors and various VGA monitors. A
side-by-side review of the monitors should be done before deciding which
monitor to buy.
 
When a VGA monitor is connected, the resolution is 640 x 480. The bit-depth
supported depends on the amount of VRAM installed in the computer.
 
Article Change History:
7 June 1994 - Updated list of computers
 
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