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oneinten

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I plan on using my new Mac mini (2012)with my TV via the HDMI input for the time being, and eventually dual screening with a new HDMI TV and a PC monityor.. but I've read about the issues using the HDMI output can bring. What would be the best workaround to get it to display correctly using the Mini's HDMI output and a standard HD TV?

What adapters would I need to do use both an HDMI TV and a PC monitor with DVI/VGA inputs?
What is currently the best solution when using an HDMI only screen?

From what I can see I would need this kind of setup:

HDMI out --> HDMI input on TV
Mini Displayport out --> MDP to VGA/DVI Adapter --. Monitor VGA/DVI Input on Monitor.

But what would my options be if the HDMI to HDMI connection is poor with the TV? I have seen people use DVI adapters with HD TV's in order to get them to display correctly.. but I'm a bit confused by the process?

Does this mean using a HDMI out to DVI cable adapter in the Mac Mini, then using a second HDMI (male) to DVI (Female) adapter in the TV?

Thanks
 
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What is currently the best solution when using an HDMI only screen?

HDMI-out to HDMI-in via HDMI cable. Yes, people complain about HDMI on the Mini, but I now have 4 (2 at home, 2 at work) all connected via HDMI with no problems. Maybe you should identify if the problem exists first.
 
HDMI-out to HDMI-in via HDMI cable. Yes, people complain about HDMI on the Mini, but I now have 4 (2 at home, 2 at work) all connected via HDMI with no problems. Maybe you should identify if the problem exists first.

Thanks, I was really asking out of interest as well. As people seem to mention using a DVI adapter to resolve such an issue.. I can't work out if people are still using the HDMI out as well as the HDMI input on a TV but using a DVI adapter/connection?
 
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