Screen for a MacBook, PC netbook and a Wii

Solution 1:

For the macbook, you're correct that there are adapters (around $20-30 at any apple store) to convert your Mini-DVI port to whatever you need, whether DVI or VGA.

In order to be able to connect the Wii, you would likely need to look at a 22"-24" LCD TV, which would likely have a single DVI port for a computer. However, TVs rarely carry the quality of an equally sized monitor. Since the Wii is the only console to not support HDMI connections, finding a monitor that accepts a component connection will be very difficult and likely carry a premium cost for the function, and you'll be sacrificing quality in the end for functionality.

Solution 2:

If you get a monitor with VGA or HDMI input you could use one of these for the Wii connection. They plug directly into the Wii, rather than attaching to its component cable. However, they are not endorsed by Nintendo. (See below. Although I'm not sure that this is such a big deal.)

Mayflash converters:

• Wii to HDMI converter. Requires an additional HDMI cable to connect to the monitor.

• Wii/PS3 VGA cable. Includes audio cable, which may require additional adapter for a standard stereo audio jack.

From http://www.nintendo.co.za/NOE/en_ZA/support/wii_support_5251_8020.html (Computer Monitors section):

Nintendo home consoles are designed for use through home televisions and VCRs, using standard A/V, or RF connectors. Computer monitors typically do not have these connections. There are however two ways a hookup to a computer monitor could be accomplished:

With a PC TV Card:

A TV card inserted into your PC may allow you to connect your system if the card has the proper connections (such as RF, A/V, or Coaxial). However, we have found that the image quality is not as clear as it is on a TV, in most cases.

With a Direct Connection (RGB or DVI Cables):

Nintendo does not manufacture any cables to make an RGB or DVI connection. While other companies may manufacture wires that can make this possible, we are not able to recommend them, as they are not licensed by Nintendo.