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NEED Driver for MAC mini for a Samsung Monitor 2333SW

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yaroshc

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Just bought a Samsung 2333SW Monitor and plugged it into my Mac Mini. The screen looks like the monitor was dropped (psychedelic) when the desktop is displayed. It worked fine on my 17" Samsung monitor, but not the 23".
I exchanged the monitor, and its not the monitor. I was told its the driver on the Mac. I cannot find any driver online for my Mini through Apple, or even at the Samsung sites.

ANY SUGGESTIONS?
 
If the color isn't working right, you need to calibrate your monitor, or set it to a correct profile. If that still doesn't help, contact Samsung or double check your cable.
 
I'm looking to buy one of these because they're full HD, large and cheap - did you ever find a resolution to this?
 
The person who told you that you need a driver is wrong. I bought a Samsung monitor, model number in signature, and it worked by simply plugging it in. If you want to calibrate it, then do so within System Preferences. Or you can choose one of the several preset profiles. But one thing is for sure, you don't ever need a driver for anything on the mac.
 
Am I also right in thinking this monitor would work at full resolution on a mac mini (not current gen but previous (Mid 07)) because:

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

And as far as the internet tells me, I think the mac mini is capable of DVI up to 1920x1200, VGA up to 1920x1080

If so, I'll be ordering it on Monday.

Also, I spotted OSX versions of MagicTune which should help with the computer interacting with the monitor.
 
elpasi said:
Am I also right in thinking this monitor would work at full resolution on a mac mini (not current gen but previous (Mid 07)) because:

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

And as far as the internet tells me, I think the mac mini is capable of DVI up to 1920x1200, VGA up to 1920x1080

If so, I'll be ordering it on Monday.

Also, I spotted OSX versions of MagicTune which should help with the computer interacting with the monitor.
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yes thats fine, the mini will handle that EASILY
 
Like many have already posted, drivers aren't necessary for monitors even for Windows. I've purchased many monitors for use with my Windows machine and a driver is needed, you can just calibrate/adjust the monitor manually.
 
yaroshc said:
Just bought a Samsung 2333SW Monitor and plugged it into my Mac Mini. The screen looks like the monitor was dropped (psychedelic) when the desktop is displayed. It worked fine on my 17" Samsung monitor, but not the 23".
I exchanged the monitor, and its not the monitor. I was told its the driver on the Mac. I cannot find any driver online for my Mini through Apple, or even at the Samsung sites.

ANY SUGGESTIONS?
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Regards to your other problem, maybe try calibrating the monitor internally? Use the on-board options to adjust the monitor output (X/Y axis or horizontal/vertical axis).
 
Glad I found this thread, I'm keen on buying 5 of these for our office but we all use macbooks. Theres some really good deals but I noticed the screen res only goes up 1280x800 so is there no way of scaling these up?? any advice would be appreciated!
 
Subtract said:
Glad I found this thread, I'm keen on buying 5 of these for our office but we all use macbooks. Theres some really good deals but I noticed the screen res only goes up 1280x800 so is there no way of scaling these up?? any advice would be appreciated!
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sorry but that isnt true.

according to samsung

(http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/...e=monitors&subtype=lcd&model_cd=LS23CMZKFV/ZA)

Screen Size : 23" wide
Resolution : 1920 x 1080
Contrast Ratio : DC 20000:1 (1000:1) (typ.)
Response time : 5 ms
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Subtract said:
Sorry i should re-phrase that, my macbook settings only list as 1280x800 so would it be able to scale up to 1920x1080? just worried about it not being able to before i press purchase :)
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I guess 1280x800 is the highest your current screen will handle. If you plug in a new monitor that can handle a higher resolution, it will become available.
 
mmmm so the question is if i buy this monitor will my mac be able to upscale to 1920x1080, does the monitor change the system preferences as ive been able to hook one up to my Samsung 32" TV and it upscaled fine but this is a totally different resolution.

Just important as dont want to buy 5 of them and find out it doesnt
 
Subtract said:
mmmm so the question is if i buy this monitor will my mac be able to upscale to 1920x1080, does the monitor change the system preferences as ive been able to hook one up to my Samsung 32" TV and it upscaled fine but this is a totally different resolution.

Just important as dont want to buy 5 of them and find out it doesnt
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OH i see. yes it will most definately support a 1920x1080 screen. the original MBs with the GMA950 supported a max external screen res of 1920x1080 and there has been a gradual increase in the max output on the MBs since then. i think the current MB can output to 2***x1*** or something crazy (30inch res). apples website tells you all.
 
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