Will a Mac Mini be able to play HD video (quicktime) off the hard drive to a data projector or plasma tv? this is for a kiosk style setup, so this is the only function the computer will have.
People do this all the time. The Mac mini has a DVI graphics port. If your plasma display has a DVI port, then you should have no problems.Will a Mac Mini be able to play HD video (quicktime) off the hard drive to a data projector or plasma tv? this is for a kiosk style setup, so this is the only function the computer will have.
The limiting factor is not the Mac. A 42 inch plasma display can do no better than 720p.Define HD.
What resolution and codec do you plan to use?
The mini might have some issues with 1080p/60 depending on the codec. It should do fine with anything else if it's like my iMac.
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However the original question said plasma or projector so plasma is not a given.The limiting factor is not the Mac. A 42 inch plasma display can do no better than 720p.
either way, 720p looks damn good.