i have an older vga monitor and a brand new mac mini with thunderbolt usb 4. ports. Which adaptor do i need?

I have an older vga monitor and a brand new mac mini with thunderbolt usb 4. ports. Which adaptor do i need?

Posted on Oct 10, 2021 12:54 PM

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den.thed

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Oct 10, 2021 1:26 PM in response to Shackster58

That is not the ideal monitor to use with the new M1 Mac Mini.

But if that's all you have, then you need a USB-C to VGA adapter.

see > https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1L2AM/A/usb-c-vga-multiport-adapter

Personally instead of spending $70 for that Apple adapter, I would put the $70 towards new $100 to $200 21.5" or 24" display.

Oct 10, 2021 3:40 PM in response to Shackster58

A Moread HDMI to VGA adapter would be cheaper on Amazon at $6.95. But I agree. VGA is a poor substitute.

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i have an older vga monitor and a brand new mac mini with thunderbolt usb 4. ports. Which adaptor do i need?

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