Hi guys.Well im a pc user and i think im going to buy the mini mac.first becuase the thing is so 😛 damn cute.I have a sony monitor with dvi 1" but it wont match the mini.thats a big thing for me.Any one know a good monitor i can get to match the mini.i can sell this monitor and purchase one that matches it.thanks.
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Monitor for the mac mini
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ravenvii
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While getting a new monitor just because it matches a computer is a tiny bit silly, the ones that best matches the mini is probably the Apple LCDs.
But those are expensive. Next in line is probably the Samsung LCDs. They're awesome, I have one. Yet next in line are the Dell LCDs. Yeah, I said Dell. Those LCDs are surprisingly nice, especially the 2005FWP...
But those are expensive. Next in line is probably the Samsung LCDs. They're awesome, I have one. Yet next in line are the Dell LCDs. Yeah, I said Dell. Those LCDs are surprisingly nice, especially the 2005FWP...
http://www.apple.com/macmini/graphics.html
The mini ships with a VGA to DVI connector, so you can plug your DVI monitor into it no problem.
The mini ships with a VGA to DVI connector, so you can plug your DVI monitor into it no problem.
sorryiwasdreami
macrumors 6502a
If you've got the money, I'd look for an older apple Studio display. That will match very, very nicely, but of course be a little more expensive than run-of-the mill crt's.
Other than that, use your old monitor.
Other than that, use your old monitor.
I saw the apple displays.maybe ill sell this one an add another hundred towards the monitor. or maybe one of those apple crts.the bubble crt
liketom
macrumors 601
Rod Rod said:The bubble CRT won't work, even with a DVI-ADC adapter.
Sony has some nice LCD monitors (SDM-HS line) with white frames (they also came in black and dark gray). They have VGA inputs.
i have one of them , but make sure you go for the 17" cos the 15" will only do 1024 x 768 think i see them for £249 for the 17" VGA only though
solaris
macrumors 6502a
N10248
macrumors 6502a
Rod Rod said:The bubble CRT won't work, even with a DVI-ADC adapter.
Sony has some nice LCD monitors (SDM-HS line) with white frames (they also came in black and dark gray). They have VGA inputs.
ive got one of them too, they match the mac mini well with a glossy front and back and a silvery edging
pic of mine HERE
i plan to get a mini and may buy another of these monitors
I have a simliar sony lcd.It has the surround sound built in(which i dont utilize)maybe ill get that sony monitor.thanks for the help guys.
can I use my tv instead?
Hello,
I don't have a moniter already, but can I use my tv? What would I need to buy in order to do that?
Thanks,
David
Hello,
I don't have a moniter already, but can I use my tv? What would I need to buy in order to do that?
Thanks,
David
baby duck monge
macrumors 68000
it all depends on how much money you are looking to spend, really. i just got a samsung 172x, myself, and i have to say that it is quite possibly one of the most gorgeous monitors i have ever seen. certainly couldn't hurt to give it a look - i think it should match the new mini pretty well.
baby duck monge said:
Yep Baby duck is right.thats what i was looking at.it looks like the current apple cinema displays only cheaper.
How well would it work to have a 23" acd hooked up to the 1.42 mac mini? I know the apple site says that the mini supports 1920x1200, but will it be all bogged down?
It should work but why by a 23" for a mini.those monitors are better off hooked up to a g5 with a powerful video card.Although if you have it then use it.Im trying to save some money by keeping my old monitor or hooking it up to my tv.
fuzzy text?
i am seriously thinking about getting this computer and using it with my tv because I don't have a monitor. You think using a tv would be a bad thing? What happens to the text on a computer screen? If you do I would be better off getting the emac, because a mac mini with a screen would be more money then the emac.
David
i am seriously thinking about getting this computer and using it with my tv because I don't have a monitor. You think using a tv would be a bad thing? What happens to the text on a computer screen? If you do I would be better off getting the emac, because a mac mini with a screen would be more money then the emac.
David
