Which is the best matte monitor for the mini?

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Which is the best matte monitor for the mini?

I'm interested in buying a brand new mac mini. Will buy the $699 version with 2.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB memory, 1TB hard drive, and Intel Iris Graphics.

My issue is the monitor. I can't have the mac monitors because the shiny screens make me sick within a couple of minutes of looking at them. I need a matte screen and Mac doesn't make any. So I need to find a wide matte screen (at least 27 inches, but bigger would be even better) that works well with the mini and doesn't cost a fortune.

Would appreciate any insight anyone has on this.

Thanks.

Posted on Jul 17, 2015 1:30 PM

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Answer 1

Jul 17, 2015 1:36 PM in response to Mario Milosevic

I have an Asus MX239H with my Mac Mini and I really like its 'frameless' design. I've got the 23" - but I imagine they do various sizes. I got mine on Amazon

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Answer 2

Jul 17, 2015 1:37 PM in response to ASCarlisle

Thanks. Was the hookup easy? I'm not much of a tech person.

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Answer 3

Jul 17, 2015 1:45 PM in response to Mario Milosevic

The monitor has VGA and HDMI on the back. I chose to use HDMI - first off because it's high definition, and seconly because one HDMI cable transports audio and video (the monitor has built in speakers). With VGA you'd need an 'aux' cord as well.

The Mac Mini has an HDMI port on the back so you don't need any adapters 🙂 It also means you have the Mini Display port free if you want to add a second monitor (like I've done).

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Answer 4

lllaass

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Jul 17, 2015 1:57 PM in response to Mario Milosevic

Best connecting type is a monitor with displayport/mini displayport input. The Thunderbolt port on the Mini accepts a mini displayport plug. You can get a cable that has mini displayport on one end and displayport on the other end.

The Thunderbolt/mini displayport/displayport transmits the audio too.

Some users have reported problem with HDMI.

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Answer 5

Jul 17, 2015 2:00 PM in response to ASCarlisle

Thanks!

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Answer 6

Jul 17, 2015 2:26 PM in response to lllaass

Thanks!

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Answer 7

Jul 18, 2015 2:46 AM in response to Mario Milosevic

Basically, follow the interface advice already given an go out shopping

and look at monitors in action and see which one pleases you the best.

I would suggest avoiding any "store brands" and stick with makers like

Samsung, LG, Sony, etc.

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