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Originally posted by DaedalusDX: A digital to analog conversion must be made somewhere along the line you know.  There is not an appreciable difference in having the conversion happen on the video card (keep in mind that the signal is digital till just before it reaches the connector itself...) or to a converter just outside of the computer connected through DVI. I use a Powermac G4 on a 21" Trinitron Sony. I don't think I'm losing any quality or causing any distortion by doing that as opposed to a video card with VGA or a flat panel.
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Perhaps, but considering that the vast majority of people who would buy this computer would use VGA displays, requiring an adaptor (even if it were included) would be a hassle.
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yes... the obvious reasons being there is little need for it on the Mac. Yes there are certain situations that may call for it, but alot of devices use chipsets like Oxford's 922 which allows Firewire 800 and 400 in addition to USB 2.0. The only real reason why it MIGHT make it into all future macs is just to shut up pundits who emphasis that missing buzzword and don't recommend the product for that reason. Nothing to get riled up about. Don't let the PC pundits get to you. |
You can say that all you want, but the reality is that there are an increasing number of USB 2.0 devices for consumers available.
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I meant my Power Mac G4; the current Power Macs have more inside, but not by much. But considering how much larger and heavier the Power Mac is than my VAIO, Apple could be doing a better job.