$300 Apple Display

I'm thinking about buying a Mac mini computer and a Apple Display monitor but there is no way I'm going to pay more for a monitor than the computer.... do anyone think Apple should offer monitors that cost less than $300 that can be used with the Mac mini? Maybe they should come out with special priced 15" and 17" version made just for the Mac mini. What do you think?

Ap, Your question is not a support question but I understand. Yes I agree that Apple should offer lower price monitors but thats just wishful thinking.
But other companies offer lower price monitors that are just as good. I can't be specific but, the components used by Apple for their displays are used by other display manufactures too.
I don't really care for posting about the competition here but, take a look at Gateways FPD 1960 Flat 19" LCD monitor. It has both analog and digital inputs and a maximum resolution of 1280 X 1024, and cost under $270.00. This is an older model but still being sold new in many places.
Enjoy your Mac.

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Is this for real: 2: 30" Apple Displays for $1000

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MBP,
1. No one has any experience with this seller. "purpleyoga1124 ( 0 )". Note the big ZERO after the seller's ID. Zero means no feedback.
2. The manufacturing cost of a 30-inch display is over $1500. You made read http://www.digitimes.com/ daily to get a feel for actual mfg costs.
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How can connect my xbox360 to 20" apple display ??

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The Apple displays only accept DVI input. So even if you get an adapter to make the cables plug together, it won't work. There is a $300 VGA to DVI converter (as oppsed to just a simple adapter) that might work though.

Recommended Apple Displays for vintage 7350, G3/33 and Q650 Macintosh's?

I am looking for an Apple compatible display solution for a Quadra 650, a Workgroup Server 7350 and a G3/300. At this time I have the following displays at disposal: a vintage 12-inch RGB display which is connected to my vintage Mac LC, a 15-inch IBM G50 CRT with resolution comprised between 640x480@85Hz and 1024x768@72 Hz, and two professional colour CRT manufactured by Philips in the 202P40 and 70 series (which are presently connected to my PC workstations and used as dual-displays on Matrox Parhelia.)
My original plan was to use the Quadra 650 for creative writing as a replacement for the venerable LC. To this purpose a 12-inch RGB is a bit restricted (512x384), but quite practical from the desk space saving viewpoint. Perhaps a 14-inch Apple display could do well, but which one? Multiple Scan series?
The 7350/233 and G3/300 are respectively using their original video board and an ATI Rage Pro chipset. Their use would be either dedicated to scanning tasks (mainly digitisation of written media) as well as Internet gateway (for the G3 only). Colour fidelity is not prerequisite at this stage. The 15-inch IBM G50 is a capable monitor, but I think that it would be great to have a monitor with flicker-free resolution of 1024x768 for web browsing. So what is the good choice among vintage Apple displays?
I read quite numerous articles about Apple displays, and it seems that some models like the 1710 are to be avoided, according to LowEndMac. Conversely they provide excellent compatibility with vintage Macintosh graphic boards. I am particularly concerned with graphic display quality because I spend many hours in front of a computer display every day. This is the reason why I invested time and money to assemble a dual Philips 202P CRT display working space in combination with top-quality Matrox Parhelia graphic boards.
I also read about issues when using conventional CRT displays on Apple graphic boards because the OS seems to restrict the resolution and refresh rates to 75Hz. But is it true?!
Again many thanks in advance for your excellent forum and qualitative feedback.

For your Quadra 650, which you want to use for word processing text, there is an interesting paradox. There is a "hole" in the display capabilities of most computers.
15 inch displays:
can easily show 800 by 600, and 832 by 624 will fit on most displays with the picture slightly less than life size.
17 inch displays:
can show 832 by 624 with a 3/8 inch black border all around.
19 inch displays:
can display 1024 by 768 easily
If desk space is an issue, the clear winner is a 15 inch display. The difference between Super VGA at 800 by 600 and Mac 16 inch at 832 by 624 is not very large. Either could be used.
There is a document that discusses the use of sense pins, displays, and adapters with the Quadra series, which includes the Quadra 650:
9089- Quadra Series, Centris Series: Displays, Video Pinouts

Using an external non-Apple display on a MacBook Pro with Mountain Lion

On Friday I upgraded to Mountain Lion from Snow Leopard and now I am not able to use my 23" Samsung monitor exclusively as my display. I can mirror the MacBook Pro's display, but then my HD monitor's resolution is downgraded.
I used to start-up my MacBook Pro pushing the "On" button and then quickly closing the notebook. When it has started and the display was shown on my Samsung monitor, I opened the MacBook and all would be well. I had the benefit of the full HD resolution of my Samsung monitor, with all the menus and the MacBook's screen would be blank. If I follow the same steps now, the moment I open my MacBook, everything shifts back to the MacBook and the external screen only shows the background picture, with no menus.
I am a photographer and use the large HD-quality screen to see fine detail when I am doing editing. I do not like to work on two screens at the same time, and would prefer it to just keep on working in the same way as previuosly.
Can someone please give me advice on my problem?

This may help but then it may not. I tested it with my iMac and non-Apple second display so results may vary.
With both the MacBook and the second display powered on go to the Apple Menu > System Preferences > Displays > Arrangement
Drag the Menu Bar to the second display and then drag the display itself to the other side of the second display. This should allow acces to the dock and Menubar on the non-Apple display and achive your desired results.
Note: If I sleep my iMac the second display stops so you may need to keep your MacBook open to use these settings
Hope that helps

USB-C to mini display port and thunderbolt apple displays

I currently have a 24 in late 2008 Apple Cinema Display connected to a 2008 MacBook. This particular display has a three pronged connector (MagSafe, mini DisplayPort, conventional USB). I am thinking of upgrading to the new MacBook but am concerned about the compatibility with my display. Will there be an adapter or solution to connect the USB-C port to the three pronged connector of the apple Cinema Display? I see that USB-C port has support for hdmi, VGA, and standard display port but I see nothing about Mini DisplayPort or MagSafe. There is also no mention of thunderbolt dislay connectivity (for newer adopters of Apple displays). I understand innovation often comes at a price but it seems like a fairly large oversight to potentially obsolete fairly expensive larger apple Mini DisplayPort and thunderbolt devices for people who are looking to upgrade. This will certainly factor into my decision in purchasing new apple laptops in the future, especially if the standard inevitably moves toward USB-C on all devices. Thanks for any help!

You can connect your 24" display with the Apple HDMI adapter
<http://store.apple.com/us/product/MJ1K2AM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter>
followed by a HDMI to Mini DisplayPort converter
<http://www.kanex.com/xd>
The MacBook USB-C connector does support DisplayPort, so there may be a future adapter that would avoid the HDMI conversion.
You won't be able to use the MagSafe cable.

How to connect my studio display with a Apple display connector to my new mac mini

How can I connect my studio display with a Apple display connector to my new mac mini?

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Apple display connector to vga adaptor

I am looking for an adaptor (to VGA or DVI-D)for a 2004 vintage Apple Cinema Display. The ADC is rounded sides per photo below. I want to use this monitor with a desktop PC but am unable to locate an adaptor. Any suggestions ?
PS - virtually all searches produce newer style adaptors but not one which will work with this setup.
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<http://www.amazon.com/APPLE-Display-Adapter-Model-M8661LL/dp/B000067VKT>

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Hi,
I want to know if I can repalce my old TV for a 30" Apple display, so that I can use it both as a computer monitor and as a TV monitor. Specifically can I connect it to a digital cable service. Will I be able to see HDTV ? If this is possible, how do I do it?

Basically by connecting it to a mac of some description you would be able to use it as a computer monitor, have something fairly similar to tv in front row and with the aid of an eye tv receiver or similar you could watch and record various anologue and digital tv stations.
The problems you are up against is that the 30" display requires a dual DVI output (that's dual in one connecter not two single DVI outputs) I don't think the mac mini is up to it and as far as I know desktops don't do front row, which leaves you with top end laptops.
If you don't already have a computer for the job, it would be far cheaper to go for a new HD TV and tv than a computer just so you can utilise your monitor.

Using a non Apple Display with the Mini

I am considering purchasing a Mac Mini.
It will be installed in my living room and connected to my stereo to play music from iTunes.
In this area I only have about 19 inches of width. So I'm looking at purchasing a non Apple display that will fit in this width.
What requirements should I look for in a display (hopefully to avoid adapters)?

Recommend you buy from someplace that has a good exchange/return policy.
Thanks, I always do, especially with a display.
Some places have a policy that requires a certain number of dead pixels before they will accept a return.
I ALWAYS test a display with 'Pixel Tester' immediately. If I find ANY defective pixels I return the display, and I never say the word "pixel" to them.
having one dead pixel that is white, for example, while all others show color, can be annoying.
And hard to re-sell later. Look on ebay, you will find many ads for used computers and displays that say "No Dead Pixels".

Can I use two non-apple displays on my G5? Is there an adaptor for this?

I found a great deal on two non-Apple wide screen displays. I can hook up one to my G5 via the DVI port but can't use the second port--typically used by an Apple Display. Is there an adaptor that I can use so that I can use my second non-apple display?

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Which imacs and apple displays connect to late 2008 aluminum macbook 13 inch for use as external display?

I have a late 2008 13 inch aluminum macbook and want to purchase an iMac computer or apple display to use as an external display for it while I'm at my desk.
I can afford up to $700 for sure, maybe up to $1000 and would like one that has built in camera and audio if possible.
I'd like to know what my options are as it seems not all are compatible.
I'll mostly be doing web browsing and photo editing in Aperture.
Also wondering if it's possible to sync 2 computers so that when you make changes on one it reflects the changes in the other. Like you can with certain apps like Evernote.
Thank you for your help!
Cybrena

Yes he is right, Snow Leopard is your first step. Once you have that you can upgrade directly to Mountain Lion if memory serves me correct. Some people were saying that Lion was a little sluggish with the aluminum MacBook but that Mountain Lion was great. Personally I had Lion on it also and didn't think it ran badly. 10.6 was still with Rosetta (the program that ran power pc apps) but this is dropped on 10.7 and up. Up until just the other day I still had the stock 2 gb of ram. The firmware update happens with Snow Leopard and up so it should come up as a software update. If not, it can be done manually as well. The ram I purchased was 60 bucks for the 8 gb. For Lion and Mountain Lion I have to agree with the above reply, that it would run alot better with at least 4 gb. If you run that many apps at once then you are going to want as much ram as you can get. If you add a solid state drive you will be amazed at the difference it will make too.

Running two Apple displays from one Macbook Pro?

I have two Apple displays with mini-display ports. I have ONE Macbook Pro with ONE mini-display port. Problem.
I purchased this USB 2.0 to DVI Display Adapter from Monoprice but still can't figure out how to get my mini-display ports to work with this.
Is this even the right product?

You can use another DVI, VGA, or even HDMI display for far cheaper with this adapter, US$60 plus shipping:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/VIDU2DVIA/
Warning: Results may be unacceptably laggy.
But a converter to Mini DisplayPort is quite expensive, US$150 plus shipping:
http://www.atlona.com/Atlona-DVI-to-Mini-DisplayPort-Converter-p-17859.html

I have a spare Apple display screen an would like to make this a second screen for my iMac, would like some help on how to do this

I have a spare Apple display screen and would like to make this a second scren for my iMac,
would like to have some ideas on how to do this
laro.t

First format the drive to OS X Extended (journaled) with ownership set to be ignored:
Next drag your iPhoto library from your Pictures folder to the EHD. When the copying is complete launch iPhoto with the Option key held down and in the window that comes up select the library on the EHD:
Check the file path under the window to make sure the correct library has been selected.
Once you've confirmed that the EHD library is working properly and has all of your photos you can delete the library in your Pictures folder.
OT

Display won't work and fans racing G5 and Apple display

I have a G5 tower with an Apple display connected using a DVI to ADC adaptor.
I have just moved house and now the display doen't power up. The computer starts up and plays its start sound but no life from the screen. The light in the start button on the display lights up when pressed, but goes out when the button is released.
After a while, the fans in the tower unit start racing.
Help!

Hi, Fans racing is normal if no OS loads to handle them.
I'd open it & carefully reseat the Video card for a start.

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