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Dual 27" Thunderbolt Displays on Mac Mini
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I found the answer to my question. Unfortunately its not the answer I wanted.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4885
The base model and server model mini can only support 1 thunderbolt display.
Booooo!
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4885
The base model and server model mini can only support 1 thunderbolt display.
Booooo!
I gotta get this 2nd display working.
I didn't feel a huge difference between the base mini (with upgrades) and the server so I am going to downgrade from the server to the mid level mini and install 8GB of ram and SSD.
By the way, even though you can't run the 2 displays daisy chained with the server you still can drive both displays with it. All you need to do is use the hdmi adapter that came with the server and you're up and running. What I'm not sure of is if you will be able to run at full resolution from the hdmi port.
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Just found it, hdmi = 1920x1200 max
http://www.apple.com/macmini/specs.html
There was no HDMI adapter included with the server. It's a mini-port to DVI adapter.
I swapped the mini already and its running beautifully on both displays!
There was no HDMI adapter included with the server. It's a mini-port to DVI adapter.
I swapped the mini already and its running beautifully on both displays!
It comes with an HDMI to DVI.
Well you guys may get that but us Canadians get the mini-dp to dvi.
Either adapter does not help me connect a thunderbolt display.
Well I stand corrected.
Either way, its irrelevant. None of them would have helped me.
Here is a quick pic of my setup:
Well I stand corrected.
Either way, its irrelevant. None of them would have helped me.
Here is a quick pic of my setup:
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That is one of the most awesome things I have seen. Enjoy it!
Glossy screens
Thank you for posting that pic. It has forever confirmed that I will never buy a glossy screen.
Well I stand corrected.
Either way, its irrelevant. None of them would have helped me.
Here is a quick pic of my setup:
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Thank you for posting that pic. It has forever confirmed that I will never buy a glossy screen.
glossy screen
Not an ideal solution - by their own admission. My Dell EIPS screens just work.
Not an ideal solution - by their own admission. My Dell EIPS screens just work.
I don't get it.
Rad Tech admits their own anti-glare screen protectors are worthless?
glossy screens
important Notes:
These films are intended for use in situations where glare from incident light prevents screen images from being viewed. Due to the nature of glass displays, anti-glare films will impart a slight prismatic effect to object edges when viewed straight-on. White backgrounds exacerbate the prismatic effect - non-white backgrounds nearly eliminate it. This effect can be minimized by reducing display brightness when indoors, and recalibrating the display after installation.
From their main page. That is not a solution, merely a workaround.
important Notes:
These films are intended for use in situations where glare from incident light prevents screen images from being viewed. Due to the nature of glass displays, anti-glare films will impart a slight prismatic effect to object edges when viewed straight-on. White backgrounds exacerbate the prismatic effect - non-white backgrounds nearly eliminate it. This effect can be minimized by reducing display brightness when indoors, and recalibrating the display after installation.
From their main page. That is not a solution, merely a workaround.
Got some more Apple goodies today.
I plan to mount my thunderbolt displays on the wall for a cleaner look.
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Very very jealous!!
Can't wait to see it
Got some more Apple goodies today.
I plan to mount my thunderbolt displays on the wall for a cleaner look.
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Make sure you post an updated pic in the Post Your Mac Setup when you do.
I'm sorely tempted by a the mini and dual monitors. But my MBP does everything I need and I have no need of dual monitors in my personal life.
Maybe one day, though...