jefbry
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Q: what monitor for mac mini?

I just ordered mac mini with I7 processor, flash drive and 8 gig memory.  Want to watch streaming movies and edit photos.  Prefer 24" monitor, suggestions?

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Posted on Jan 2, 2014 8:36 AM

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Q: what monitor for mac mini?

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  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody Jan 2, 2014 8:56 AM in response to jefbry
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    Jan 2, 2014 8:56 AM in response to jefbry

    Any 1080p TV with HDMI will do well.   I like Sony, NEC, LG, Samsung, and ViewSonic.

     

    I would shop around for the best deal and best rating.   ViewSonic & NEC both have similar photo colormatching capabilities to Apple's own ColorSync.  If color matching is important check with them as to what will work with a Mac.  Of course you could always get one of the Apple Displays if price is no object.

  • by den.thed,

    den.thed den.thed Jan 2, 2014 9:15 AM in response to jefbry
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    Jan 2, 2014 9:15 AM in response to jefbry

    Shop around, most any modern LG, Samsung, AOC, Acer, Dell, HP, etc. with HDMI and/or DVI inputs will work with a Mac Mini. 

     

    Additionally you can use dual monitors, an HDMI or DVI monitor on the HDMI output (DVI using the supplied HDMI to DVI Adapter) and second HDMI, DVI or VGA monitor on the Mac Mini's Thunderbolt/Mini DisplayPort using the corresponding Mini DisplayPort to HDMI, DVI or VGA Adapter.

     

    see > About Apple video adapters and cables

     

     

  • by N8ted,

    N8ted N8ted Mar 19, 2014 4:59 PM in response to jefbry
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    Mar 19, 2014 4:59 PM in response to jefbry

    I use a 24" Dell Ultra Sharp and love it! Many people will suggest an HDMI monitor with the Mac Mini but I say that is a mistake. 1080 resolution isn't great for a computer and why limit the graphics output of this little beast?!