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Cintiq, meet iMac
Linespider5
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So.
Things have been pretty solid for me as of late, and it's about time where I've decided to take a plunge and get a Cintiq tablet. I've been using an iMac G5 for my machine, and tonight, I did a quick rundown of requirements for my desired new tablet...and the G5 does not seem to have the extra video out needed.
I've done some cursory looking about, and there seems to be a sort-of confirmation that these two devices are compatible, but nothing concrete. Er.
Has anyone out there tried to do what I'm doing? I really hate to drop the G5, because that would be expensive in its own right. Not to mention for my purposes it's perfect right now. Aside from getting a digital display tablet, that is...
I kinda had my heart set on doing this, but I'd hate to have to get a whole new machine at the same time.
Things have been pretty solid for me as of late, and it's about time where I've decided to take a plunge and get a Cintiq tablet. I've been using an iMac G5 for my machine, and tonight, I did a quick rundown of requirements for my desired new tablet...and the G5 does not seem to have the extra video out needed.
I've done some cursory looking about, and there seems to be a sort-of confirmation that these two devices are compatible, but nothing concrete. Er.
Has anyone out there tried to do what I'm doing? I really hate to drop the G5, because that would be expensive in its own right. Not to mention for my purposes it's perfect right now. Aside from getting a digital display tablet, that is...
I kinda had my heart set on doing this, but I'd hate to have to get a whole new machine at the same time.
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From a quick look around, it seems like the G5 iMacs can, in fact, do video out. However, they only support it via mirroring. According to everymac.com it's only limited to mirroring because of firmware, so there are hacks available.
The other limitation may be that the G5 iMacs have a mini-VGA out. Don't think you'll be able to go mini-VGA -> DVI or whatever it is the Cintiq's use. (DVI I guess?)
As my findings have found, there IS a full fledged VGA adapter, and per my obsession I have screen capped the Wacom guy's burly arms to confirm the compatibility. So it appears I just need this fine little device, and all should be hunky dory.
Only other thing close I can find is this, which doesn't even appear compatible for the Cintiq.
EDIT:
http://www.ehow.com/how_6121595_connect-cintiq-21ux-imac.html
so, it's a DVI-D to DVI-I adapter?
Aw, man.
I really wanted this thing. But I trust you conversion statement, that makes total sense.
This probably matters to no one but myself, but I'm just updating it here anyway.
Went and got the Cintiq, concerns be damned.
It works! Like, really. It took longer to hook all the cables up than it did to get to get the software together. Really ridiculously easy. So the iMac G5 handles a Cintiq just fine, at least in mirror mode. I haven't located separate screen options yet, since I've never had two screen before anyway, that's not such a huge deal. Pretty sure its a matter of options to get it right and little else.
So if anyone ever has an iMac G5 and is looking for a Cintiq tablet, there's no problem. Just needs a VGA adapter and you're all set.