ADC, DVI, VGA -- What's with all these connectors?
I'm looking at getting a new PowerMac in the next few months, but I'm confused as hell as to why Apple has done what they have with their display connectors.
Correct me if I'm wrong: ADC is a proprietary connector that carries a digital signal and USB that Apple created itself for only its displays. DVI is a more universal connector that carries a digital signal too, but can't carry USB like the ADC. VGA is the old analog video signal.
Here's my confusion: If ADC can do it all, why not have NVidea and these other companies provide Apple with graphics cards with 2 ADC connectors? If someone wanted a DVI or VGA, couldn't they get an ADC to DVI/VGA adapter? Right now it seems like a waste to me to have to buy an adapter if you want to use more than one of Apple's OWN DISPLAYS! Doing it "my" way would make it a sort of punishment to NOT use Apple's displays, not the other way around. Catch my drift?
I...I'm cranky and need to go to bed. Please help me out, ya'll.
Correct me if I'm wrong: ADC is a proprietary connector that carries a digital signal and USB that Apple created itself for only its displays. DVI is a more universal connector that carries a digital signal too, but can't carry USB like the ADC. VGA is the old analog video signal.
Here's my confusion: If ADC can do it all, why not have NVidea and these other companies provide Apple with graphics cards with 2 ADC connectors? If someone wanted a DVI or VGA, couldn't they get an ADC to DVI/VGA adapter? Right now it seems like a waste to me to have to buy an adapter if you want to use more than one of Apple's OWN DISPLAYS! Doing it "my" way would make it a sort of punishment to NOT use Apple's displays, not the other way around. Catch my drift?
I...I'm cranky and need to go to bed. Please help me out, ya'll.
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