wheezer6

Q: Best Monitor For Mac Mini

Hi all,

 

Have a Late 2012 Mac Mini, 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 with 4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3, and Intel HD Graphics 4000 512 MB.

 

I'm upgrading my 17" VGA monitor to a 24" HDMI and wondering what monitor has the best chance of just "working". By that I mean plugging an HDMI into the Mini, and plugging that into the HDMI input of the monitor and it outputs without any issues.

 

I'm looking at either:

  • LG 24EN43VS Series 5ms HDI Full HD LED
  • Asus VE248H
  • Samsung S24D300H

 

What do you think?

 

Thanks!

Mac mini (Late 2012), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5)

Posted on Jul 28, 2014 2:28 PM

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  • by woofypawz,

    woofypawz woofypawz Mar 31, 2016 9:21 PM in response to wheezer6
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    Mar 31, 2016 9:21 PM in response to wheezer6

    Well, I'm running a mid-tier 2014 Mac Mini, and previously had an Asus 24" VS28 display @ 1920 x 1200 - which was great.  But then I've had this itch to go 4k, and I did all the research.  This Mini will only support 4k @ 30hz, but I'm thinking I'm going to spring for a new Macbook - whenever Apple decides to get current with the world - so I'll use the display anyway.

     

    After much reading, I ordered a new Dell P2415Q 4k display from B&H Photo for $390.00 delivered - insane price, right?  Received it the next day - and within 15 minutes, plugged the HDMI cable into the Mini, and was shocked - SHOCKED, I say - by the awesome clarity of the screen and the overall performance.  I was sort of expecting some issues with lag on the mouse & keyboard, and to my surprise there was none of that.  This is just 24" of pure Retina goodness, all from this little Mini.  It's truly outstanding.

     

    So if anyone asks me about the best monitor for the Mac Mini, this is it, hands down.  If you want to live in the Retina world - and who doesn't, really - this is the way to go.  It'll blow you away with it's 4k coolness ;-)

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