Hi I have a couple of questions I have a apple. Studio. Display 17in and I was wondering if I could hook up to an 2010 macmini and if thr is special connectors for connecting it to the display also won't mind buy them also it has mountain lion installed
There are several types of 17" Studio display. Is yours CRT or LCD? What connector (ie ADC, DVI, VGA)?
If it's CRT with ADC it won't work.
it is a LCD 17in display with adc I herd their was a converter from avi to adc
If it uses ADC
you will need a DVI to ADC adapter
<http://www.amazon.com/Apple-M8661LL-Display-Adapter-4038234011420/dp/B00011KHT2>
and a Mini DisplayPort or HDMI to DVI adapter.
The ADC system is actually DVI signaling combined with power through the SAME cable and plugs
You need to get the adaptor referred to by Malcolm above in the link.
This is an external power supply with DVI pass through and USB - AND they are not cheap even used you will be looking at $100 +
There are cheaper ADC/DVi devices but they are NO USE because they won't provide power !
You then need a Mini Displayport to DVi (Not HDMI) adapator.
Its doable but costly.
The 2010 Mac Mini has both Mini DisplayPort and HDMI ports. HDMI video is the same as DVI so a HDMI to DVI adapter should work with the DVI to ADC adapter using the Mac Mini's HDMI port.
This would leave the Mini DisplayPort free for another display that might not be HDMI compatible (VGA or over 1920x1200 resolution).
True my oversight. think the Mac mini is supplied with a HDMI to DVi connector in the box isn't it ?
Yes, the HDMI to DVI adapter should have come with the computer, so only the DVI to ADC adapter is needed. If one can be obtained for about $100 it might be worth it for an exiting display.
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