Sionnach, Well, no, the 5300 does not have a VGA connector. My Wallstreet, TwinTurbo 128, and Voodoo3 all have, but not the 5300. Plus, I have about 10 VGA->Mac monitor adapters lying around here.... The technical name for the port is "VID-14" I guess. It sounds like it is electrically compatible w/ the standard DB-15 mac monitor connector, but in a different form factor - a full size DB-15 (or even a VGA connector) is too large to fit in the small space left for PDS expansion in the 5300/190 series case.
PowerBooks behave differently across the board when it comes to external video. My Wallstreet works great - shut down or put it to sleep, attach a display to the VGA connector, start or wake the 'book back up, and presto-change-o external monitor in video mirror mode at 1024x768 (simulscan w/ the LCD) - the PC folks were all really amazed at how easy it was when I gave presentations w/ the LCD projector in class. Also, I didn't think the 3400 actually had 2nd monitor capability: just supports 1 monitor at a time (be it LCD or external) - the video card isn't all that powerful. Not that the 5300's is either, but I've never played w/ the external video card (and it's a different architecture anyhow - do the two displays even share the same circuitry?). Oh well. Never mind about the connector question - I looked on eBay and found several (that also work on the 160, 165, 180, 520, and 540 'books). So that answers 1 question. (Here's a picture: <http://www.adeal.com/images/pbvideoadapter.jpg>) But the other still stands: If I plug a monitor into the external video port and fire up the powerbook, will it mirror what is supposed to be on the built-in display or not? Peace, Drew -- Having graduated (with a physics BS :-P), I will be using the email address <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Please update your address book. <http://homepage.mac.com/alk/> "Anyone can fly, all you have to do is throw yourself at the ground and miss." -Douglas Adams, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
