Hello Kristeen, For current generation Mac Minis, I believe the only way to run your Mac without a monitor (and not get the constant "busy" messages when using the web browser, iTunes, or other such applications), is to use a connector to your device that simulates a hook-up with an external TV. You can purchase such a VGA-to-NTSC connector from Sewell Direct: http://sewelldirect.com/pc-to-tv.asp
This connects onto another Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter that you buy separately from Apple. I think these adaptors are about $30 each, so if you want the portability, it's possible to get the Mini to perform without a monitor attached. Take a look at John Panarese's article, "Adventures with My Mac Mini" at his MacForTheBlind site: http://macfortheblind.com/?p=591 (I just do a Google search on "mac4theblind Mac mini" to find the page.) John's article has links to the components you need, although I've copied the link to the key connector above. If you have the very latest Mini, you should check with Apple that the Thunderbolt port supports an attachment to the Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter, although their product web page claims compatibility. HTH. Cheers, Esther On Nov 5, 2012, at 7:17 AM, Claude Everett wrote: > From what I have heard there is no way that the Mini can run without a > Monitor. > > > Claude Everett > > -----Original Message----- > Kristeen asked: > Subject: Can you run a Mac Mini without a moniter? > > There's not really anything else to say. It would be most helpful if I could > run the Mac without a monitor hooked up to it. However, it seems that when I > do this, the Mac is always busy and can't focus on anything for more than a > few seconds. > > Kristeen Hughes > khwi...@gmail.com > <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at either the list's own dedicated web archive: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> or at the public Mail Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/>. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/maillist.xml> The Mac-Access mailing list is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free! Please remember to update your membership options periodically by visiting the list website at: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/>
