I have an original Mac Mini (bought the day it came out). Is there a way that I can connect it to two HD tv's and show the same thing on both TV's without buying an expensive DVI or HDMI amp?
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Original Mac Mini Dual Monitors
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Hellhammer
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http://eshop.macsales.com/search/DVI+/+HDMI+/+VGA+to+Video+Display+Adapter
If they have the same resolution, a simple DVI splitter might work
If they have the same resolution, a simple DVI splitter might work
Would something like this work: http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Unlimi...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1274293450&sr=8-1
One of the reviews says something about a dual-link DVI port. Does the original mac mini have that?
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Hellhammer
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No, it has normal DVI (single-link). That's only 15$ so I'd try it, a lot cheaper than 80$ USB solution if it works
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Actually, the original mini has an regular DVI port, so I guess i'll try that one out.
Hellhammer
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Yeah, I edited, you see? 😉 Thought it had Mini-DVI as all Macs other than Mac Pro have some Mini ports which need those hefty adapters. Give it a try
i got a dvi-d splitter and I have a dvi to hdmi cable plugged into one, and an SVGA cable plugged into the other. I see nothing on either display, and the mac mini doesn't detect any external monitors. any ideas?
Does it detect internal monitors? Are you screen sharing in?
You can't hook up VGA to a DVI-D splitter. VGA is analog. DVD-D is digital only. Unless there is a digital to VGA converter - that should not work.
But DVI to HDMI should work.
Which DVI splitter did you buy?
You can't hook up VGA to a DVI-D splitter. VGA is analog. DVD-D is digital only. Unless there is a digital to VGA converter - that should not work.
But DVI to HDMI should work.
Which DVI splitter did you buy?