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new mac mini and dual monitors....
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hi all
I just recently went to my local Apple Store and one staff member told me that the new Mac Mini can run 2 monitors simultaneously for an extended desktop
is this true?
Would I be able to run my two VGA monitors off of it (because it has a mini dvi port and another type of video port
any ideas?
rich
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Yep, that's true.
You can use the MDP and the Mini-DVI port at the same time. To run two VGA screens you'll have to get a VGA adapter for each port.
MDP->VGA, $29
Mini-DVI->VGA, $19
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Originally Posted by Simon 
Yep, that's true.
You can use the MDP and the Mini-DVI port at the same time. To run two VGA screens you'll have to get a VGA adapter for each port.
MDP->VGA, $29
Mini-DVI->VGA, $19
thankyou
and by using two adaptors with vga monitors it will definently give me an extended desktop?
did the older mac mini allow this also?
rich
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Originally Posted by rich82fox
and by using two adaptors with vga monitors it will definently give me an extended desktop?
Yes.
did the older mac mini allow this also?
Not in the same way. It only had one video output (Mini-DVI). So dual displays on the old mini had to involve third-party "hacks" like DVI over USB ( link, link).
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Check out Monoprice for any cables, they're super cheap and better built than Apple's.
They have Mini Display Port to VGA for $10 less than Apple, and it's a better built cable.
They also have Mini Display Port to DVI for under $10, 1/3 the cost of Apple.
Mini DVI to VGA adapter is only $6. 1/3 Apple's price.
(They're out of stock of the VGA adapters, might be my fault. My work just bought a bunch for our new laptop cart.  )
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Olepigeon I remember you. You sed to post on macopz.com and ihateapple.com.
do you remeber me? I used to have the site www.iloveapple.net ?
rich
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Clinically Insane
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Can't say I remember you, but I do remember those websites. I haven't visited those in probably 10 years.
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"…I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than
you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods,
you will understand why I dismiss yours." - Stephen F. Roberts
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I just purchased a mac mini to replace my dell pc. I have a 4 screen setup with the Dell and wanted to continue using the 4 monitors with the mac mini
The mac mini supports two displays, so I purchased 2 usb to vga adapters: OWC USB to DVI/HDMI/VGA Video Display (Up to... (VIDU2DVIA) at OWC
Installation was easy, just hooked up the adapters into the usb ports of the mac mini. installed the video drivers from the cd that was included with the adapters and then set up the configuration so I can easily move my cursor from monitor 1 straight across to monitors 2, 3 and 4. Works like a champ.
Ultimately, I would like to get 2 30" monitors which have enough screen real estate to basically give me the same as my 4 vga monitors, but have a much sharper resolution. I just cant justify the $1899 price tag, but I am sure they will drop as most flat panels have.
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I am waiting for the update to the Mac Mini line to get one and connect it to my living room 46" Samsung HDTV. Planning on using wireless keyboard and mouse or perhaps trackball, since I want to sit on my couch. It is amazing how much power one can fit into these small machines. Maybe Apple will have a Blue ray option available!
I also went to the Apple store and was told the current Mac Mini would handle the 46" HDTV screen resolution, I'd like to see if it is superior to what my current machine, a 2003 Powerbook, provides.
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