Non-Apple displays with apple computers
first post in a while so don't be too mad if this is very confusing.
I'm thinking about getting a mini(mac mini..not iPod) and mostly because of how sleek and inexpensive it is. when i buy it, keeping in the inexpensive ways is there any way i can buy a Dell or Gateway LCD display to go with it, or even just use a display i have here already(non-LCD).
thanks PS
I'm thinking about getting a mini(mac mini..not iPod) and mostly because of how sleek and inexpensive it is. when i buy it, keeping in the inexpensive ways is there any way i can buy a Dell or Gateway LCD display to go with it, or even just use a display i have here already(non-LCD).
thanks PS
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http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...C-pr1c3grabb3r
flick.
that don't look like any connector i havehttp://www.apple.com/macmini/gallery/
is there any adapter that goes from 15pin to VGA/DVI
Originally posted by MajorMatt
I think there is a vga type connector in the box.
i'm sorry...what box.... the mini's box?
Originally posted by Towel
There's a DVI port on the Mini, and a DVI->VGA adaptor is included for free. So you can use either a VGA or DVI monitor out-of-the-box. That's essentially any monitor sold these days.
...but there is not a PIN>DVI or PIN>VGA adapter???
i don't want to buy another monitor, because the monitor doesn't mean that much to me, i just want something that will allow me to use a mini mac.
Persistence
PS
does that work as VGA???
I am not sure how much you know about these things, but apple DVI connectors are what are called DVI-I (i.e. DVI-Integrated) as opposed to DVI-D (Digital only). That means that it carries a normal analogue (VGA) signal as well as a digital (DVI) signal. The connector on the mini case is a DVI plug. A little box-like adapter extracts the analogue signal from the DVI-I and converts it to the VGA connector.
Basically, the mini will connect to 99.99% of all monitors sold in the last 7-8 years (my estimate, maybe longer). If your monitor works with a PC, it will work with this.
The Mac Mini has a DVI port on the back. DVI ports are usually used with flat panel displays, on the PC side too. If you buy a PC display with a DVI connection, it will work perfectly with the DVI port on the Mac Mini. If you buy a flat panel that has a VGA connection, you can use the DVI>VGA adapter that comes in the Mini's box. By box, I meant this cute thing: Mac Mini box. You know, the box the computer actually comes in. The DVI port on the Mac Mini, and the adapter included in the box, will cover practically every display you'd want to connect to the Mini. Here's what the adapter looks like:
I hope that explains everything.
Cheers.
Originally posted by Placebo
Tim -
The Mac Mini has a DVI port on the back. DVI ports are usually used with flat panel displays, on the PC side too. If you buy a PC display with a DVI connection, it will work perfectly with the DVI port on the Mac Mini. If you buy a flat panel that has a VGA connection, you can use the DVI>VGA adapter that comes in the Mini's box. By box, I meant this cute thing: Mac Mini box. You know, the box the computer actually comes in. The DVI port on the Mac Mini, and the adapter included in the box, will cover practically every display you'd want to connect to the Mini. Here's what the adapter looks like:
I hope that explains everything.
Cheers.
Noah -
i don't think you understand... i don't want to buy a new display!!! i want to find a PIN>DVI or PIN>VGA adaptor that will allow me to use a display i already own.
PS
Originally posted by PS5533
Noah -
i don't think you understand... i don't want to buy a new display!!! i want to find a PIN>DVI or PIN>VGA adaptor that will allow me to use a display i already own.
PS
if i have something that fits into this:
will it work as VGA?