Compatible external displays for Mac Mini

I just purchased the Mac Mini (Mid 2010 Build) and would like to use an external display aside from the displays sold at the Apple Store.
What are the compatible displays (monitors) for the Mac Mini (Mid 2010 Build)?
With these compatible displays, what connection wires are necessary?

Pretty much any display with HDMI input should be supported. The mini should have come with an HDMI to DVI adapter, so you can also use it with most DVI equipped displays. You can buy an adapter from mini Displayport to VGA, which would allow you to support most VGA displays, but is more likely to have compatibility issues, especially if you use older, 4:3 aspect ratio displays.

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I'm looking for an external HD for my mini, 250GB will be ok.
I saw the LaCie, Iomega and the Ministack and was wondering if some of you have experience with any of these or know better ones. Another question is are the LaCie and Iomega 3.5" [that makes them faster doesn't it?].
Any recommandation welcome thanx in advance, Rob.

I suppose you're asking about the LaCie Mini and Iomega (is it MiniMax) drives ?
As far as I know, all these drives carry 7200 rpm, 3.5" drives, which makes them faster than the Mini's internal (4200 or - maybe - 5400 rpm, 2.5").
Personally, I chose to get a standard external HD (LaCie d2, 250 GB, 7200 rpm, 3.5", 8 MB cache - I think the new models come with "at least 8 MB of cache", which means some models come with a 16 MB cache that makes them even faster) because, even though the Mini-clone hard drives are faster than the Mini's internal (typical spec. 34-35 MB per second - maximum sustained data transfer rate), the standard ones are even faster (mine is supposed to reach 40 MB per second). When booting off that drive, the difference in speed, when compared to the internal, is substantial. I have never tried a LaCie Mini or similar drive, so I can't tell you if my drive is really faster or if I "wasted" my money. However, I'm really happy with it.
Apart from the Iomega and the LaCie, which come from reputable brands and should serve you well, there are other similar drives, such as MacWay's Mini Partner or Micronet's (not to be confused with Micromat > TechTool) Mini Mate, which have pretty much the same functionality, but also act as FireWire/USB 2 hubs. Don't know where you can get them, but if you are in the US it shouldn't be too complicated.
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Just got a brand new Mac mini - went to PC World yesterday to get a new display - while there wondered if I shouldn't just get an HDTV instead of a monitor. Asked for a bit of advice from one of the sales assistants and was told that they were virtually the same - same refresh rates, etc - with no discernible difference in quality.
I opted for a 24" full HD model made by Logik, PC Worlds own brand. When I get it home and set up via the HDMI port, the image is terrible - white fuzzy hazing round text, colours seem dull, objects lack definition and edge. I've tried just about every setting in System Preferences>displays ( 1080p, under scanning , etc) but still the image quality is bad.
Was I advised badly - is there a difference between HDTVs and monitors. Should I have bought a monitor in the first place ? If so, any recommendations? I'm looking for something around 22"-26"
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That's a shame. I set one up for a neighbour this week and she got a cracking picture with a cheap 22" monitor via an rgb to hdmi adapter lead.
I presume that you have gone into System Preferences (that's clicking on the small black Apple logo) top left hand corner of the screen, and scroll down to System Preferences. and then Displays. You'll then see Display / Color.
Then try one of the options presented to you in the list and see if you can find one that gives you the High Resolution you seek. Good luck!

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Dual display for mac mini?

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I need to display a wide quicktime movie across two matching 1920 x 1080 screens.
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[http://www.kvms.com/Landing/Dual-Video-Central.aspx|http://www.kvms.com/Landin g/Dual-Video-Central.aspx]
[http://www.kvm-switches-online.com/dual-head-kvm-switch.html|http://www.kvm-sw itches-online.com/dual-head-kvm-switch.html]
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Pefect display for Mac Mini, recommendations sought

I'm thinking of upgrading. I currently have a pair of 17" G5 iMacs and I'm considering my options. I'm leaning towards Minis for a few reasons:
1. The spec is good enough for what I want.
2. The new iMacs are just too big for where I want to put them.
3. The idea of moving to a platform where I can upgrade the processing element independently is attractive (one of the downsides of iMac ownership, IMHO).
The one remaining question is this: which display should I buy. My criteria are:
1. It needs to look good.
2. I can't stretch to an Apple Cinema Display.
3. I think 19" is about as big as I can go.
4. Integrated speakers might be useful.
Aesthetics are important to me. Recommendations needed!

The Dell UntraSharp displays look pretty good physically, and they have excellent display quality. They have used the same panels as Apple in the Cinema Displays, so typically they have been highly recommended.
You can have a look at the 19" widescreen model at http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=e n&s=bsd&cs=04&sku=320-6138 for an example.
The internal speaker (singular) in the mini is of no use other than to play the startup chime (which always comes from the internal speaker regardless of external speakers plugged in). It is too quiet for use for any other purpose really. However, there are lots of external speakers to choose from since almost any that use a standard stereo mini-jack will work just fine. If all you need is the system beeps, then the internal will likely do however.
In terms of displays with integrated speakers, there are decreasing numbers of these models available. At one time there were models from most manufacturers, but this is not the case any longer.
ON EDIT: I meant to add the HP w1907 is an example of a DVI display which has (rearward) speakers and is of good quality. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8294115&type=product&id=1172880154 959&DCMP=KNC-TLC&ref=30&loc=KW-1304 is one link to it.

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Speaking for myself, I typically offer links to that vendor because they have Mac, and system specific, solutions which helps with a level of confidence that the problem is more likely than not to be solved. My personal experience with them as a vendor has born that out.
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Panasonic TX-32LXD80F as display for Mac mini???

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I wanted to connect my mac and my TV via VGA cable, at first I see the boot screen and the blue screen but after that the displays black like nothings connected...
Does anybody know, what to do to use this TV with my mac??

Have you tried booting the mini in Safe mode? If not, try that, and see if you get a useable screen. Likely what is happening during a normal boot is that the mini is going to a resolution that the Panasonic won't support.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1455?viewlocale=en_US
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External speakers for Mac Mini

I am new to this.
What adapter do I need to use some Imac Flat Panel G4 speakers with my mini? They are Pro Speakers.
Another topic- is there a download to make my HP 880c printer operable with this mini?
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I did a search for you and HP is not developing a driver for your printer and Snow Leopard:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01856359&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us &product=61607&lang=en
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Claire

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