RE: Can a mini be connected to a TV and work with VoiceOver?

2010-04-23 Thread Bryan Smart
x27;t believe that I didn't think of this one. *smile* Bryan -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Charlie Doremus Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 11:15 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Can a mini

Re: Can a mini be connected to a TV and work with VoiceOver?

2010-04-22 Thread Chris Blouch
VGA is an analog signal so it will lose something in translation. Depending on the model of mini there should be a DVI and/or display-port video connection. So you just need a cable that has DVI on one end and HDMI oon the other. I didn't try it with a mini but the a MacBook Pro there is a DVI

Re: Can a mini be connected to a TV and work with VoiceOver?

2010-04-22 Thread Brett Campbell
As I stated earlier, I'm a novice when it comes to cables. My early research shows that one can purchase a mini DVI to HDMI cable. For the sighted people in the household, the HDMI is supposed to provide better picture quality over the VGA connection. Rumors state that future Macs will move t

Re: Can a mini be connected to a TV and work with VoiceOver?

2010-04-22 Thread Ricardo Walker
I'm a bit confused, I could be wrong but, to my knowledge, Macs don't even support HDMI. On a mac mini, all you need is a VGA connector. On Apr 21, 2010, at 10:49 PM, Brett Campbell wrote: > Thanks Wes and Charlie. Forgive my ignorance, obviously I require a HDMI > cable, how do I connect it

Re: Can a mini be connected to a TV and work with VoiceOver?

2010-04-22 Thread Courtney Curran
I use mine without a screen and it works okay. I do this so I can sit on my bed and go on the computer. On 21/04/2010, at 10:38 in the Afternoon, Wes wrote: > Yes.that's how I do it now. HTH > > On 4/21/2010 7:36 PM, Brett Campbell wrote: >> Is it possible to connect a Mac mini to a HD TV,

Re: Can a mini be connected to a TV and work with VoiceOver?

2010-04-21 Thread Brett Campbell
Awesome, thanks to you both. Brett C. On Apr 21, 2010, at 9:14 PM, Charlie Doremus wrote: > You can get the connectors @ the Apple store for $29 & you should be able to > find connecting instructions online. > > A little humor never hurts besides maybe some rich lister will see my plea > an

Re: Can a mini be connected to a TV and work with VoiceOver?

2010-04-21 Thread Charlie Doremus
You can get the connectors @ the Apple store for $29 & you should be able to find connecting instructions online. A little humor never hurts besides maybe some rich lister will see my plea and feel sorry for me. (I got dreams) Sent from the iPad I wish I had On Apr 21, 2010, at 4:49 PM, Brett

Re: Can a mini be connected to a TV and work with VoiceOver?

2010-04-21 Thread Wes
VGA to HDMI, I think./ On 4/21/2010 7:49 PM, Brett Campbell wrote: Thanks Wes and Charlie. Forgive my ignorance, obviously I require a HDMI cable, how do I connect it to the mini, does it have a HDMI connection on it. I have next to know experience with cable connections. PS, I really like

Re: Can a mini be connected to a TV and work with VoiceOver?

2010-04-21 Thread Brett Campbell
Thanks Wes and Charlie. Forgive my ignorance, obviously I require a HDMI cable, how do I connect it to the mini, does it have a HDMI connection on it. I have next to know experience with cable connections. PS, I really like your signature Charlie. Brett C. On Apr 21, 2010, at 8:42 PM, Char

Re: Can a mini be connected to a TV and work with VoiceOver?

2010-04-21 Thread Wes
Yup, that's right. On 4/21/2010 7:42 PM, Charlie Doremus wrote: Yes as long as you have an HDMI connection. Am very happy with my 46in. Monitor. Sent from the iPad I wish I had On Apr 21, 2010, at 4:36 PM, Brett Campbell wrote: Is it possible to connect a Mac mini to a HD TV, and have t

Re: Can a mini be connected to a TV and work with VoiceOver?

2010-04-21 Thread Charlie Doremus
Yes as long as you have an HDMI connection. Am very happy with my 46in. Monitor. Sent from the iPad I wish I had On Apr 21, 2010, at 4:36 PM, Brett Campbell wrote: > Is it possible to connect a Mac mini to a HD TV, and have the mini recognize > the TV as a monitor, so VoiceOver will be happy

Re: Can a mini be connected to a TV and work with VoiceOver?

2010-04-21 Thread Wes
Yes.that's how I do it now. HTH On 4/21/2010 7:36 PM, Brett Campbell wrote: Is it possible to connect a Mac mini to a HD TV, and have the mini recognize the TV as a monitor, so VoiceOver will be happy? The TV has a VGA and a HDMI connection. It may have others, but I'm not sure what the

Can a mini be connected to a TV and work with VoiceOver?

2010-04-21 Thread Brett Campbell
Is it possible to connect a Mac mini to a HD TV, and have the mini recognize the TV as a monitor, so VoiceOver will be happy? The TV has a VGA and a HDMI connection. It may have others, but I'm not sure what they are yet. Brett C. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to