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Mac Mini and a laptop screen
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cpa001
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Jan 25, 2006, 09:10 AM
 
I want a Mac Mini, but would it be possible to connect it to a Dell 9300 laptop?
     
ben.mcguire
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Jan 25, 2006, 11:22 AM
 
Connect in what way ?
     
andreas_g4
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Jan 25, 2006, 11:48 AM
 
If you mean to use the laptop screen as display for the Mac mini: No, that is not possible.
     
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Jan 25, 2006, 02:17 PM
 
Yes, over VNC, if you're willing to deal with the associated lag.
     
andreas_g4
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Jan 25, 2006, 03:15 PM
 
Originally Posted by mduell
Yes, over VNC, if you're willing to deal with the associated lag.
Can you help me with this? I'm not familiar with this method…
     
   
 
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