If I recall correctly the main issue was the Mac scans for what kind of
monitor is hooked up and will continue to try until it finds something.
That perpetual scan will turn the machine to sludge. So if your HDMI
screen answers back to the mac, even if that input is not selected on
the TV, then the Mac should be happy. In my own case I use a displayport
to VGA and then a VGA to NTSC converter which makes the mac happy even
if the old tv is not turned on. There are also wiring diagrams around to
make a VGA terminator where you connect certain pins with resistors
which signal what kind of display is hooked up without a real display
connected. Nobody seems to sell the pre-made ones anymore (VGA
Terminators) but somebody good with electronics could roll their own.
CB
On 7/5/11 5:11 PM, blindmac...@mac.com wrote:
Hello List! I am considering buying a new Mac Mini, but I have some
questions that I hope you can answer.
I have read here on the list that it is best to connect a monitor to
the Mini, even though I do not need one. How about connecting the MINI
to the HDMI2 on our TV? Would this work even if the TV is set to
HDMI1? In other words, if someone was watching TV (on HDMI1) would I
still be able to be computing (without turning the TV to HDMI2)?
With the Mini next to the TV, I could easily use my wireless keyboard
anywhere in the house... The only problem would be VoiceOver jabbering
away... I certainly do not mind it, but I must be considerate of
others. How about a bluetooth headset? All my previous attempts to
find a bluetooth headset that works with VoiceOver have failed. Do any
of you have a recommendation for a bluetooth headset that would work
with the Mac Mini and VoiceOver?
Your feedback and suggestions would be appreciated... Thank you!
Lou.
BlindMacMan
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