Two external monitors?

[greggy245]

I have a Mac PowerBook. Here is my computer details:

Machine Name: PowerBook G4 17"
Machine Model: PowerBook5,7
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (1.2)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 1.67 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 167 MHz

And here is my video card information:

ATI Mobility Radeon 9700:

Chipset Model: ATY,RV360M11
Type: Display
Bus: AGP
VRAM (Total): 128 MB
Vendor: ATI (0x1002)
Device ID: 0x4e50
Revision ID: 0x0000
ROM Revision: 113-xxxxx-145
Displays:
Color LCD:
Display Type: LCD
Resolution: 1440 x 900
Depth: 32-bit Color
Built-In: Yes
Core Image: Supported
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Quartz Extreme: Supported
Display:
Status: No display connected

I have two questions.

1) Does my PowerBook support the new 30 inch Apple Cinema Display?

2) Is it possible to have two external 23-inch monitors on my powerbook?

Thanks!!!

 

[sinclair_tm]

can you run 2 external monitors, short answer, no. longer answer, maybe. there is a dvi and s-video, but the manual does not say that you can use both at the same time. but then, it doesn't say you can't either. and i know there are video pc cards, but if there are any mac compatible ones, i don't know.
as far as the 30'', i don't think it can, i think you need a macbook pro to do that.

 

[mdnky]

can you run 2 external monitors, short answer, no. longer answer, maybe. there is a dvi and s-video, but the manual does not say that you can use both at the same time. but then, it doesn't say you can't either. and i know there are video pc cards, but if there are any mac compatible ones, i don't know.
as far as the 30'', i don't think it can, i think you need a macbook pro to do that.

Actually, the PowerBook has been able to run Dual-Link DVI monitors (30" Cinema) for a while now. The second revision of the (15" and 17" only) 1.5GHz models and the later 1.67 GHz models (the ones without DDR2-RAM) can do it, so can the newer HD versions (those with DDR-2).

I've never tried running external screens on both the DVI out and the s-video, but I'm pretty sure its doable. In fact I'm almost positive an acquaintance does it daily with the s-video feeding a projector and the DVI port feeding a 23" Cinema in his company's meeting room (its setup for the people in facing away from the screen towards the crowd).

 

[eric2006]

Actually, the PowerBook has been able to run Dual-Link DVI monitors (30" Cinema) for a while now. The second revision of the (15" and 17" only) 1.5GHz models and the later 1.67 GHz models (the ones without DDR2-RAM) can do it, so can the newer HD versions (those with DDR-2).

I've never tried running external screens on both the DVI out and the s-video, but I'm pretty sure its doable. In fact I'm almost positive an acquaintance does it daily with the s-video feeding a projector and the DVI port feeding a 23" Cinema in his company's meeting room (its setup for the people in facing away from the screen towards the crowd).

You might be able to have two external displays running at the same time, but one would be mirrored.
Apple says that the powerbook supports dual displays, and video mirroring.
Might have to use something like this: http://www.villagetronic.com/e_pr_vtbook.html

Obviously, try before you buy. Your local apple store should know.