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New Mac Mini, Dual Display Support?
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cool that was my only question I didn't see yet on site but I see it now. Already have a mini-dvi to vga connector. Just need a Mini DisplayPort to VGA and will be set.
wonder when stores will get
Just to clairify... that means you can use BOTH the mini display port and the Mini DVD simultaneously, right? Or do you need an additional adapter?
Also will I run into an HDCP issue if I use a mini-DVI to HDMI adapter? My AV receiver is HDCP compliant, but I though I read somewhere that DVI will not pass the HDCP signal along. Anyone have the real scoop?
While Apple says you can hook up 2 monitors, it never specifically states that you can run both simultaneously or in extended desktop mode. And there is no new user manual on the site yet that I could find.
Also from Apple's site:
That's the best thing about the new Mac mini. Dual display support, including one 30".
That's the best thing about the new Mac mini. Dual display support, including one 30".
So wait, does that mean you can have a 30" ACD AS WELL AS a 24" monitor connected to the new Mac Mini at the same time?
anyone with any idea how the base model with 128 mb on the Nvidia will compare to the loaded model using 256 mb? I haven't seen any of the Macbooks use only 128. What will be affected? Rendering speed? Is it worth the cost?
I can add 4 gb RAM and a 320 gb 7200 rpm drive to the base and still be $50 under the high end model. Thoughts? the base is 5400 rpm
I can add 4 gb RAM and a 320 gb 7200 rpm drive to the base and still be $50 under the high end model. Thoughts? the base is 5400 rpm
Not the 24 one as that requires the minidisplay port, and the 30 incher only works thru the minidisplay port with the minidisplay port adapter. ( Dont forget to add the extra $99 to the price for that. )
But perhaps both a 23 inch 1920x1200 and a 30 inch 2560x1600 at the same time? That is the setup that I have.
I'm 99% that the 128MB graphics memory is only because of the limited 1GB system RAM. (Read the fine print at Apple here.)
According to Apple: Memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 128MB for 1GB configuration and 256MB for 2GB configuration.
It reads to me that if you upgrade the RAM to at least 2 GB, you'll have 256MB of graphics memory. Sounds about right - PC's with integrated graphics have done this for years.
Sorry I meant to say a "general" 24" monitor with 1920x1200 diplay (or any monitor with that resolution actually) rather than the latest Apple LED one.
That would be awesome! You've added a question mark in your response though, can anyone confirm if that setup is actually possible? Also how would the Mac Mini cope, performance wise, with 2x23" or 23" + 30" monitor combinations?
Cheers.
So am I.
Thanks JS1. I was half expecting a more crippled base model. As it is, I'm disappointed they didn't include the 2.26 processor in the 'high end' model. Another $150 is a bit much to me...
Thanks again. That being said, if you are willing to open the Mini (as I did with my PPC version, you can have a higher speed drive and twice the memory for $50 less!
As it is, I'm disappointed they didn't include the 2.26 processor in the 'high end' model. Another $150 is a bit much to me...
It certainly would have made the high end model more desirable.
Agreed.
I wonder if the new model is easier to open.
If you can increase the VRAM by upgrading the ram it seems like the "low" model is the easy choice.
However, for simplicity I may just go with the "high" version. I'm curious how easy the processor is to upgrade. Heat issues aside can any processors higher than 2.66 fit the socket?