Re: Monitors for Mac mini

2021-10-30 Thread 'Sabahattin Gucukoglu' via MacVisionaries
Of course, a Mac Mini is desktop hardware. Although I’ve found the latest M1 Mini doesn’t require a dummy HDMI adaptor anymore (and, in fact, connecting one actually slows it down) there’s no getting away from the thermal limitations of a notebook, especially when it’s closed. Laptops are for t

Re: Monitors for Mac mini

2021-10-30 Thread dan d.
An existing tv you have with a h d m i input will work if you only need visual acces occasionally.. On Fri, 29 Oct 2021, Brad Snyder wrote: > You should be able to get a decent monitor for under $200 USD pretty much > anywhere. > > > - Brad - > > > On Oct 29, 2021, at 17:10, Phil Halton wrot

Re: Monitors for Mac mini

2021-10-30 Thread dan d.
There are also adaptors using a thunderbolt port. On Fri, 29 Oct 2021, Brad Snyder wrote: > Pretty much any monitor will work. Be aware that the Mac mini has an HDMI > port, so if the monitor you choose has something other than an HDMI port, you > will need an adapter/dongle to connect the m

Re: Monitors for Mac mini

2021-10-29 Thread Brad Snyder
You should be able to get a decent monitor for under $200 USD pretty much anywhere. - Brad - On Oct 29, 2021, at 17:10, Phil Halton wrote: Thanks Brad, it’s been so long since I used a computer monitor that I didn’t even know they were making them anymore. I was considering the mini just as

Re: Monitors for Mac mini

2021-10-29 Thread Phil Halton
Thanks Brad, it’s been so long since I used a computer monitor that I didn’t even know they were making them anymore. I was considering the mini just as a way to save a few dollars on a new Mac but the cost of the monitor and speakers will probably negate any savings. Probably just as well to bu

Re: Monitors for Mac mini

2021-10-29 Thread Brad Snyder
Pretty much any monitor will work. Be aware that the Mac mini has an HDMI port, so if the monitor you choose has something other than an HDMI port, you will need an adapter/dongle to connect the monitor to the mini’s HDMI port. For example, Apple sells a DVI to HDMI adapter for $29. (see link b

Monitors for Mac mini

2021-10-29 Thread Phil Halton
I realize a monitor is not necessary for the mini, but I think I would like to have a monitor attached just for cited persons assistance on occasion. My question, what monitor can I get for a mini and I’m talking cheap as possible. Thanks for any help. Sent from my IPhone -- The following inf