Hello, yes that is what I have done as well just works. > On 24 Jul 2015, at 19:10, Kliph <kliphzkor...@icloud.com> wrote: > > Since the MacMini can be connected viah HDMI cable, you can go grab a HDTV 19 > or 22 inches, maybe smaller for less than 150 bucks. Works like a charm. I > don't even use my HDTV for this, but it is hooked up viah HDMI cable just in > case I need sited help with something, witch is very rare since the mac rocks > on accessibliity. > > Transmitted from the Delta Quadrant > >> On Jul 24, 2015, at 1:20 PM, Devin Prater <d.pra...@me.com> wrote: >> >> Be careful about the monitor though. I have an HP monitor that came with an >> old HP desktop computer, and the monitor simply will not work. I've got it >> plugged into the mac via the VGA adaptor plugged into the thunderbult plug >> on the Mini. The mac will not recognize the display, saying "unknown >> display" in system preferences then displays. I looked on the Apple support >> forum and that HP monitor was specifically made for Windows. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Jul 24, 2015, at 10:41 AM, Mary Otten <motte...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Pam, >>> I think the advice you have gotten for your friend about sticking with >>> Windows is probably good. However, I don't agree with the folks who say if >>> you're going to buy, get an air, not a mini, and here's why. >>> >>> It is true that with a mini, you must buy a keyboard and speakers. And I >>> think you still need a monitor, although those are cheap, and if he has a >>> Windows machine with the monitor, he probably already has something that >>> would work. The cost of the mini would probably come up to be about the >>> cost of an air if you add those things in, depending on the price of the >>> speakers of course. You would end up with better speakers, of course. You >>> would also have the possibility of getting a full keyboard including the >>> keypad, which does not come on the air. That gives you two sets of complete >>> arrow keys plus the keypad which you can use with the keypad commander. >>> Also, the mini is more powerful than the air, that is better processor more >>> RAM more storage. So, unless portability is a big deal, I think the mini is >>> a better thing. Maybe I'm prejudiced, because I have one. I would not trade >>> it for an air, unless I needed that portability. >>> Mary >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Jul 24, 2015, at 5:49 AM, Pamela Francis <gypsykitt...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi everyone, >>>> I have a friend who is considering purchasing a Mac mini. The basic reason >>>> for wanting the Mac Mini is cost. He also does not want to take the time >>>> to learn windows eight or windows 10. He's been stuck on Windows XP since >>>> long before support stopped last year. His only dealings with voiceover is >>>> with iOS devices along with his AppleTV. He is not one who does well with >>>> major change in electronics in his life. I don't want to turn this into an >>>> Apple versus Windows discussion other than to say I suggested he look for >>>> a Windows 7 machine because it was something that he is familiar with. My >>>> question for the group is this; other than the base cost, as I understand >>>> it of $699 for the Mac Mini, what are the auxiliary purchases needed in >>>> order to make it functional? If I'm correct, that does not include a >>>> screen, does it include a keyboard or speakers? >>>> I also know firsthand what it's like attempting to learn a new operating >>>> system and screen reader on your own. I had the patients. He does not. >>>> Thank God for this group. I would've been lost. I'm attempting to get him >>>> to join it before he makes his purchase. Any suggestions or help you could >>>> offer would be greatly appreciated. >>>> Many many thanks, >>>> >>>> Pam Francis >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
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