[iBook] iBook and external monitor

[Clark Martin]

At 12:36 PM -0700 6/8/05, Jim Soriano wrote:
>Hello all:
>
>I have a iBook 14/1.2Ghz/Tiger that I'd like to use with an external monitor.
>
>I'm contemplating using the "ScreenSpanningDoctor" software on the 
>iBook to drive a not-yet-purchased Dell 2005FPW display at its 
>native resolution of 1680 x 1050.  Obviously I'll have to drive it 
>through the VGA port since the iBook doesn't output DVI.
>
>Anybody on the list have experience with this or similar 
>configurations?  Does it perform acceptably for my intended use of 
>having lots of open browser/email/spreadsheet windows?

I've used it, mostly at 1024x768 driving a NTSC display (TV).  I 
don't know if it will go as high as 1600 and I'm really doubtful it 
will do an odd size like 1680x1050.  I would check that out before 
you spring for the monitor.
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Clark Martin
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Macintosh / Internet Consulting

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