I want to use the same keyboard, mouse, display for both boxes. However, I want to be able to just hit a switch and swap to the other computer. Is there such a device availible?
Not to mention some kind of convertor for my pc monitor? Mac monitor's have a differnt looking connector instead of the "serial" looking cable I have on my pc monitor.
Not to mention some kind of convertor for my pc monitor? Mac monitor's have a differnt looking connector instead of the "serial" looking cable I have on my pc monitor.
Eric
Do you have the apple studio display that used their ADC to connect to the computer? If so then yes you will need a DVI to ADC connector which you can find here.
I have a 19" flat panel Hyundai monitor at work on my Gateway PC. The monitor hook up on the mini looks very different than the por ton my video car on my gateway. Are PC monitor's capable of hooking into the mac with some adapter?
In the picture above, my hooks look like that on my PC stuff.
Not to mention some kind of convertor for my pc monitor? Mac monitor's have a differnt looking connector instead of the "serial" looking cable I have on my pc monitor.
if you have this monitor here then it is a DVI Monitor which the Mac Mini has a port for on the back. All PC monitors are either DVI or VGA and the Mac Mini has both ports on the back of it.
Not to mention some kind of convertor for my pc monitor? Mac monitor's have a differnt looking connector instead of the "serial" looking cable I have on my pc monitor.
Eric
This is common misconception amung PC users. Macs come with an industry standard DVI connector. The Mac mini (all macs with DVI I think) comes with a DVI --> VGA adapter.
The DVI connector on the mini allows for the most flexibility for displays. Check out this link
Yup, ADC was just DVI + power + USB + FireWire. Very slick, but of course Apple wanted royalties on each plug anyone else used, so they didn't, so it died.
My need / desire is similar, so I am hoping someone here can respond. I have a first generation powerbook (15" screen, 400 mhz)
I would like to firewire the macmini to the powerbook, use the powerbook screen and keyboard, on the mac mini processor and harddrive (40 gig v. 10)
What software / firmware would need to be written to make that happen? I went to the genius bar and they said it was a no go, but it seems like it should be possible, and I know there are a LOT of well-made laptops that could get a new lease on life this way.
It let use use your usb keyboard and mouse, and then 1 usb cable comes off the device to the computer. So if anything you are saving having to use both ports on the mac mini with input devices. It doesn't have an external power brick, it gets all the power of the computers USB bus. I really like it, and very small enough I can carry it around with me in my bookbag. (Like the Mac Mini)
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Thanks!!!
Eric
Linksys KVM2KIT 2-Port KVM Switch Kit
Originally posted by MATTI
Or buy it in a pc store, only 40?
Linksys KVM2KIT 2-Port KVM Switch Kit
You would then need the PS/2 to USB converter on the end of that to connect to the Mac Mini don't forget...
Eric
Originally posted by aplnub
Not to mention some kind of convertor for my pc monitor? Mac monitor's have a differnt looking connector instead of the "serial" looking cable I have on my pc monitor.
Eric
Do you have the apple studio display that used their ADC to connect to the computer? If so then yes you will need a DVI to ADC connector which you can find here.
Here
In the picture above, my hooks look like that on my PC stuff.
Eric
Originally posted by aplnub
Not to mention some kind of convertor for my pc monitor? Mac monitor's have a differnt looking connector instead of the "serial" looking cable I have on my pc monitor.
Eric
very good remark, I didn't notice it!
The cable on the KVM switch above looks like a VGA connection. Wouldn't I need a VGA to KVM adapter?
Eric
Originally posted by aplnub
Not to mention some kind of convertor for my pc monitor? Mac monitor's have a differnt looking connector instead of the "serial" looking cable I have on my pc monitor.
Eric
This is common misconception amung PC users. Macs come with an industry standard DVI connector. The Mac mini (all macs with DVI I think) comes with a DVI --> VGA adapter.
The DVI connector on the mini allows for the most flexibility for displays. Check out this link
Mac mini graphics-- check out the column on the right
Enjoy!
Eric
I am all set, just need to get a mini.
Thanks!
E
Originally posted by tacojohn
Macs come with an industry standard DVI connector.
Didn't the older ones use an ADC connector, which was non-standard?
Belkin makes a KVM that supports USB, DVI, and audio, its pretty sweat but kind of pricey.
Originally posted by mynameis
Didn't the older ones use an ADC connector, which was non-standard?
Belkin makes a KVM that supports USB, DVI, and audio, its pretty sweat but kind of pricey.
yeah, but even that was technically DVI and could be converted with a simple $20 adapter.
I would like to firewire the macmini to the powerbook, use the powerbook screen and keyboard, on the mac mini processor and harddrive (40 gig v. 10)
What software / firmware would need to be written to make that happen? I went to the genius bar and they said it was a no go, but it seems like it should be possible, and I know there are a LOT of well-made laptops that could get a new lease on life this way.
Thanks.
Dobby.
Originally posted by dobby
DVI is as common as muck on corporate PC's (well at our place). We have to buy expensive DVI KVM switch for these.
Dobby.
I really like this KVM I just got for when my Mac Mini arrives. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...107-608&depa=0
It let use use your usb keyboard and mouse, and then 1 usb cable comes off the device to the computer. So if anything you are saving having to use both ports on the mac mini with input devices. It doesn't have an external power brick, it gets all the power of the computers USB bus. I really like it, and very small enough I can carry it around with me in my bookbag. (Like the Mac Mini)