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What Monitors WILL work with the Mac-Mini?

If the new Mac-Mini does not put out analog video and Apple does not state this, what monitors will work with it?

Posted on Mar 6, 2009 11:37 AM

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Posted on Mar 6, 2009 11:41 AM

The new minis do put out analog - what they don't do is work with the DVI to analog TV adapter. However, either mini-Displayport or DVI to VGA adaptor will output a signal to just about any VGA display ever made.
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Mar 27, 2009 12:04 PM in response to Tourmalet8

I have a brand new 1920/1080 Samsung 40A656/ with Early '09 mini. Unfortunately the picture quality in what ever resolution is bad. Just check this picture to see an example!

http://discussions.apple.com/message...212731#9212731

mini-DVI --> DVI or mini-DVI --> VGA did not make any difference.

(I previously (december) used a last years Mini which actualy did give an excellent picture.)

So be aware... the new MINI '09 is not a friend for every TV!

Samsung says Apple is to blame and of course... Apple says it is a Samsung Issue.

Apr 16, 2009 11:31 PM in response to Bill Bard

this is so ********. cant we at least add a vga adaptor in the box. bring your own monitor. well i did and it doesnt work with the friggin thing cause you didnt inlude the adaptor. hello......

now i need to go back to the store, get an adaptor and, hopefully, it'll work. i'm sorry but this is very dissapointing.

Apr 30, 2009 7:02 AM in response to Bill Bard

I'm relatively ignorant when it comes to cables, adaptors, and what all. Right now, I have an LG 19" flat panel LCD monitor hooked up to an old G4 tower. I assume that I would need some sort of adaptor to hook the same monitor to a Mini, if I decide to replace the G4 tower with a Mini. Which/what adaptor would I need? Thanks for any help or insights.

Oct 21, 2010 9:19 AM in response to Bill Bard

I just recently bought a Mac Mini for my Mom and her husband and it will not display correctly on a LG FLatron Wide Here are the specs: http://www.retrevo.com/search?q=LG+L246WP&rt=sp&modelid=2453352
The most frustrating part is that Apple says it will work on any display that accepts HDMI and it doesn't work on this display it is offset in every resolution. Furthermore, the monitor's positioning option is disabled making it impossible to move the screen. So I would highly recommend you see if you monitor is compatible with the new mac mini before purchasing or you will get a lot of headache and the ol' song and dance...Apple says contact LG. LG says contact Apple!! SO FRUSTRATED!!!

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