Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Can I use a IBM type monitor next to my 1994 Macintosh quadra 610?

If yes where on earth do I get an adapter to convert the plugs from 2 string to 3 line? I hold been looking for a replacement for my monitor which is getting to fuzzy to read. Location of a modern Apple monitor would also be helpful.


Answer:

The pin outs on the monitor put in the picture alot about the element of the monitor. If it only have two rows of pins then it is a CGA low element monitor. If it has three rows of pins later it is atleast an VGA monitor, better quality. Almost any monitor will work on the MAC as long as they share indistinguishable number of pins. So here is where it get tricky. I am going to guess that the computer has a 3 pin adapter, and the monitor have only 2, so the answer here is to a moment ago find a newer monitor. Howeve if just the contrary is true, then you obligation to find an older CGA monitor. In veracity if the system only have 2 pins for video it should probably be replaced as it is getting along in the years. As for finding a CGA to VGA adapter, if you could it would be resembling a miracle. This is very hoary technology. Most of the older CGA monitors be used for word processors and show little if any color graphics. eBay is a good place to look for used monitors, but be sure to ask if it works. I own purchased many that be junk from near, and the shipping is rather high-ranking. If you need a 3 pin monitor, your best bet is to dance to someplace like staples, best buy, etc. They are to some extent inexpensive now that everyone is switching over to the LCD and flat blind ones. Hope this helps favorite folk music

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