My mini does not create a bright screen, is this normal?

aplnub · September 15, 2005 7:42AM

Bascially, I got a new mini for work and plugged it into my monitor and the picture on the monitor is not as bright or crisp as the picture on my PC box. I noticed this at home on my new mini there too but didn't think to much of it.

Any one else noticed this or is it me?

new · September 15, 2005 7:58AM

What kind of monitor and what are your display settings?

aplnub · September 15, 2005 8:11AM

Hyundai 19" Flat Panel image Quest L90D

sladuuch · September 15, 2005 8:26AM

VGA? DVI?

nutty · September 15, 2005 8:33AM

I can't say anything imparticularily but you should check the cables you are using, You don't want to downgrade quality. You might not have noticed in your home if the lighting is different. It might also be your lcd, I Have a pair of Dual 19" and these things can light up my whole living room.

aplnub · September 15, 2005 8:34AM

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Originally posted by Sladuuch

VGA? DVI?

VGA

I am having to use a VGA because I am going through a kvm switch.

sladuuch · September 15, 2005 9:55AM

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Originally posted by aplnub

VGA

I am having to use a VGA because I am going through a kvm switch.

That could be the problem. It's always better to avoid adapters. If your display has a DVI port on the back, try to snag a DVI cable and hook that to the mini rather than the VGA+adapter setup.

topher · September 15, 2005 12:14PM

Look up in the apple support forums. There are tons of people having your exact problem. My mini works fine with a 21" Sony Crt but dim with my Lacie electron Blue 22".

There's a guy who has made a list of the monitors that are affected by this problem.

aplnub · September 15, 2005 1:12PM

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Originally posted by topher

Look up in the apple support forums. There are tons of people having your exact problem. My mini works fine with a 21" Sony Crt but dim with my Lacie electron Blue 22".

There's a guy who has made a list of the monitors that are affected by this problem.

Thanks!! Dim is the best way to describe the prolem.

I will check it out and get a different monitor. :-)

alliancep.s.i · September 15, 2005 2:20PM

my monitor may be dim as well coming from bright windows computers all day. not that i care.

aplnub · September 16, 2005 9:57AM

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Originally posted by aplnub

Thanks!! Dim is the best way to describe the prolem.

Update:

I will check it out and get a different monitor. :-)

In order to corect the problem I have to go to a DVI monitor that is supported. No problem, except that I am using a KVM switch so this means, I have a dim screen as long as I am forced to use the VGA port (I am not purchasing another switch for DVI becuase they cost $$$).

SJ overstated the bring your own monitor keyboard mouse crap. You thik someone would have said, hey, the VGA adapter sucks!

stealthrider · September 18, 2005 1:07PM

Have you tried optimizing in ColorSync? Mac gamma is different than PC gamma I believe.

aplnub · September 18, 2005 3:28PM

Yes, but it is a lot better but it is still dim. I may end up ordering a DVI switch before it is all over.

As pointed out above, this seems to be a HUGE problem with the mini's. The VGA coverter makes the dim display.

mynamehere · September 18, 2005 8:37PM

how come this is only a problem with the mini? We don't hear problems hooking pb's up to vga monitors for example. Is it just the different video card?

aplnub · September 18, 2005 9:18PM

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Originally posted by mynamehere

how come this is only a problem with the mini? We don't hear problems hooking pb's up to vga monitors for example. Is it just the different video card?

The rumor mill says it is just that. The video card is to blame and some people believe a software patch could fix the problem but who really knows at this point. These rumors come off the disscussion boards at Apple's website and let me tell you, people are pissed off about it.

dfiler · September 19, 2005 8:42AM

Thanks for the heads up.

I had a PC switcher go to great lengths with supercal. Yet switching back and forth with his KVM still exposes the mini's abysmal vga output. Now I know we're not insane.

mynamehere · September 19, 2005 3:43PM

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Originally posted by dfiler

Now I know we're not insane.

No...but the squirrel who likes to talk to me from outside my nice padded room is....oh yeah...and Windows users too.

agent69 · September 25, 2005 10:42PM

There is a guy on Macintouch would claimed to fix his problem with a third party DVI to VGA connector, which makes me wonder if the connector Apple supplies isn't the problem.

aplnub · September 26, 2005 6:41AM

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Originally posted by Agent69

There is a guy on Macintouch would claimed to fix his problem with a third party DVI to VGA connector, which makes me wonder if the connector Apple supplies isn't the problem.

Thanks, I will start looking for that immediately!! and post back what I find out of course.

dfiler · September 26, 2005 9:02AM

This seems unlikely.

DVI/VGA adpaters are purely physical adapters, merely changing the shape of the plug.

My mini does not create a bright screen, is this normal?

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