New iMac with M4

Re:New iMac with M4 by rzzzt on Monday October 28, 2024 @03:07PM (#41974859)

If you have the inclination and skills, it can be converted to an absolutely-zero-smartness display using an LCD driver board (this example conversion log used the A1419's housing with a separately purchased display panel): https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/diy-5k-monitor-success....

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Re:New iMac with M4 by jibbers on Monday October 28, 2024 @04:37PM (#41975989)

Absolutely do this. I built one and use it connected to a MacBook Pro. Building it was straightforward and 99% plug-and-play.

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Re:New iMac with M4 by crazygringo on Monday October 28, 2024 @05:15PM (#41976387)

Someone needs to turn iMac-to-monitor conversion into a small business. At least in major cities, since packing up an iMac for shipping is not easy or fun if you don't have the original box anymore.

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Re:New iMac with M4 by anthonypz on Monday October 28, 2024 @08:39PM (#41978189)

Very interesting! How much did it cost you?

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Re:New iMac with M4 by jibbers on Monday October 28, 2024 @10:04PM (#41978650)

It was about $250 all said and done. I got lucky and got the iMac for free, though even if I had purchased the Mac it would still be more affordable than Apple's Studio Display.

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