Can I connect older ACD to new iMac? I have the ACD adapter.

stephen1 · Mar 12, 2009

Excuse me if I'm not communicating this properly.

I believe the iMac's have just a mini dvi port? I'm assuming I can use the ACD to DVI adapter (which I have from a prior ACD), plus I'll need a DVI to Mini DVI to properly connect. Is this correct? Seems to me a great solution for the not so friendly 20" imac screen, would be to have an older 20"ACD as the main photo editing screen.

I'm thinking of picking up a new 20" imac, but I need to be able to edit accurately. And I found a mint 20" Apple ACD for $150.

thanks for your input.

stephen

Jon L · Mar 12, 2009

I would call the apple store in your area. Or perhaps the apple forums. I know I connected my NEC verses and adapter to my 1006 imac. I'm sure it can be done. Jon L
http://jonsmac-arts-optimizations.blogspot.com/

stephen1 said:
Excuse me if I'm not communicating this properly.

I believe the iMac's have just a mini dvi port? I'm assuming I can
use the ACD to DVI adapter (which I have from a prior ACD), plus I'll
need a DVI to Mini DVI to properly connect. Is this correct? Seems to
me a great solution for the not so friendly 20" imac screen, would be
to have an older 20"ACD as the main photo editing screen.

I'm thinking of picking up a new 20" imac, but I need to be able to
edit accurately. And I found a mint 20" Apple ACD for $150.

thanks for your input.

stephen

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agavephoto · Mar 12, 2009

I have done this with a white iMac (pre-Al) and it worked out just fine.

stephen1 · Mar 12, 2009

stephen.

noirdesir · Mar 13, 2009

The new iMacs have miniDP ports, so you'll need a miniDP to DVI adaptor (plus the DVI to ADC cable). But, any display still using ADC is likely so old that with the faded backlight and the anything but current technology that it won't be much if any better than a brand new TN panel. But just try to compare them yourself, this just my guess.

stephen1 · Mar 13, 2009

at least for color correcting accuracy. I'm not really impressed by a Glossy, High Contrast screen, doesn't work for me. Though I do think the iMac is a wonderful machine, and a great value. I've worked with the older ACD's and the newer Glossy, and I believe the older ACD's (20 & 22") are a great deal. Especially since I found a mint one, with a still bright output.

thanks.

s.

ShirleyKat · Mar 13, 2009

Which older Cinema Display? If it's this one,

be sure to carefully research the connection.

Shirley

stephen1 · Mar 13, 2009

from a prior one. Excellent monitor.

thanks!

s.

agavephoto · Mar 13, 2009

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This is the EXACT monitor I connected to my White iMac (pre Al backs) using the miniDVI to DVI, and then DVI to ACD adapter. No issues at all, worked perfectly.

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