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Old November 13th, 2007, 10:28 AM
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DVI or RGB

I am using a projector to run Keynote presentations from my MacBook. The projector has two RGB inputs and a DVI input. I have both adapters for my MacBook.

So, the question is: which would you use? Is there any noticeable difference between DVI and RGB for running Presentations?

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Old November 13th, 2007, 10:34 AM
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So, the question is: which would you use? Is there any noticeable difference between DVI and RGB for running Presentations?

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Your MacBook has built-in mini-DVI but not RGB. I would go with the DVI. However, you will have to look very, very closely to see a difference
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Old November 13th, 2007, 10:46 AM
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Yeah, I know it has mini-DVI. I've purchased both adapters so that I can use either.

I use the presentations in a church. My MacBook sits about 25 feet from the projector. I have a 30 foot DVI cable and a 50 foot RGB cable.
The first time I used the DVI cable, the screen went all funky while playing a video (imbedded in my Keynote). I caught it during setup and was able to switch over to the RGB before the sermon.

However, I find the RGB loses it's signal from time to time, and I wondered if I'd get a better signal trying the DVI again. (I know I can get a booster for the RGB signal, but they are quite expensive I'm told).

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Go with the DVI. Something was wrong on the first try, it seems. It should work best.
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