IMac G4 as monitor for Mac Mini

Is it possible to use an older G4 or G5 iMac as the screen for a new Mac Mini? It works great for my Grandson, except for some newer games.

Yes, but you will need a separate monitor to set it up. If you have access to one, use ScreenRecycler or set up a VNC connection.
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I'd like to use my mid 2010 27" iMac as a monitor for my Mac mini. Is this possible with thunderbolt?

You'll use the thunderbolt port on your mini and connect to the mini display port on the iMac. use a mini display to mini display cable.
Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Best LED TV to be used as monitor for Mac Mini (Late 2012 model)

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I am having a mac mini (late 2012 model). Now, I am planning to buy a HD LED Tv from my home. So I would like to know which one will be best suited to be used as a monitor for mac mini so that I can buy a TV which will be used as both TV and Monitor
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You'll want something that's 1080p. Best to have one with HDMI input, too. Other than that, let price and warranty be your guide.

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What Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter or cable are you using...?
Apple suggest using the > Belkin Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter - Apple Store (U.S.)
Others folks and reviews, suggest that a > Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cable works as well.

Answer for connect IMac via monitor for Mac Mini

hi I have a problem with an iMac late 2009 21.5 I want to connect to a new Mac Mini to use as a monitor with the Thunderbolt cable, the problem is that on the Apple support site does not say anything about 21.5 , since it is an important issue I would ask you the answers that are true as soon as possible, thank you.

Because as this says:
Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Apple Support
Your model iMac is not supported
iMac Model
Cable Supported
Port on Source Computer
iMac (27-inch Late 2009)
Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort
Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt
iMac (27-inch Mid 2010)
Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort
Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt
iMac (Mid 2011)
Thunderbolt to Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt
iMac (Mid 2012 and later)
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Use HD trashed iMac as monitor for Mac Mini?

I have a 20" iMac that recently had a hard drive failure that I have not been able to overcome. Rather than trashing it, is there a way to use it as a display for a Mac Mini?

Maybe if you are very good at electronics. There is not easy way on older iMacs. If it was a newer one with a Thunderbolt connection then yes.
If you can install a good HD with OSX you can use screen sharing.

Use LED 40" or 50" TV as monitor for mac mini?

Is this too large of a tv for reasonable desktop use? Resolution is 1080. Would like to also alternate and use the tv as an actual tv. Any advice as I undertake this endeavor is appreciated. Is the screen blurry at all when the display is this large? I have a 27" iMac and would like a bigger display.
Considering 40" or 50" LED Smart Samsung Full HD 1080 tv.
Thanks!

They would be too big to have on the same desk you are sat at but would certainly work, they would be suitable for using the Mac mini as a 'media centre'.
One issue with many TVs is that they are designed to auto-optimise video i.e. TV or DVD/Blu-Ray type video and are not designed to best work with static text or screen images from a computer. This can mean that even compared to a computer LCD display of the same physical size and resolution the image looks much worse, e.g. fuzzy. If your using the Mac mini as a media centre then this will usually mean video not text is the predominant display and so this will not be a problem, however word-processing, spreadsheets, etc. might look poor.
An option some people might be starting to consider would be using a 4K TV as a computer monitor as well as a TV. Unfortunately we are not quite there yet. The problems are that all 4K TVs except for a Panasonic one only come with HDMI 2.0 interfaces and no Mac yet made includes HDMI 2.0. All Macs made so far are using HDMI 1.4 which only supports 4K at 30fps whereas HDMI 2.0 supports 4K at 60fps. The Panasonic also has a Displayport interface which could be used to do 4K at 60fps from a Mac - but not the Mac mini. However looking to the future in theory you would be able to use a 4K TV at 60fps and then treat it like a 'retina display'.

Advice on good monitor for mac mini

Hi there,
Currently considering an iMac or Mac mini and I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a good widescreen monitor on a budget to go with the mini if I go down that route..?
Many thanks,
JH

[quote]I just hooked up my new mini to the ADC, 30" (2560x1600)....Looks great.[/quote]
Not making much sense here dude. You mean the 30" Apple Cinema Display? ADC = Apple Display Connector. If so of course it looks great it is a beautiful display, but that is useless information. What is important is how the mini's integrated video chip which is using main memory handles such a massive display with a hi-res such as 2560x1600.
Specifically, is expose' choppy? How about resizing windows such as Finder windows with background pictures in icon view, is it fluid or choppy? How about scrolling large PDF files with many charts, images etc is this choppy and is the CPU getting taxed? (open Activity Monitor and hit command+4 to display the horizontal CPU meters).
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G3 monitor for Mac Mini?

Hi. Sorry if you've been through all this before! I've got an old iMac G3, & I'm looking to upgrade. I like the iMac Intel but it's pricey, so I was contemplating the Mac Mini. Would it connect to the G3's monitor? I'm very dubious. Any info would be much appreciated! Thanks.

Hello,
You're quite welcome Glad to help.
Yes, a PC-style monitor will work fine.
SVGA is a video standard. This is the type of monitors that are commonly used in the PC industry now.
Basically, it means Super VGA. VGA is it's predecessor.
For color monitors, the PC industry has basic standards. CGA, EGA, VGA and variations of each.
The SVGA is the current standard, and has been the longest lived standard so far. I don't figure you're into the technical explanations. So, I'll leave it at that general point of information.
So, just make sure it is a current model monitor, or one produced in the last few years, and you should be fine.
Just about any monitor produced since around 1996 or 1997 should be fine.
It should have a 15-pin connector. This one is called "HD15".
You can see a picture of the connector you want on the page at:
http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/connecters.html
You want the connector type on the top left labeled as HD15. The picture shows two connectors right next to each-other. You need the "male" version (the one with pins). The female connector will be on the adapter that comes with the Mac Mini.
As for which machine to buy, that's really going to depend on what you want.
If you have a lot of OS 9 software that you want to continue using on your new machine, then you're going to need to get a Mac with a PowerPC processor. The Mac's with a PowerPC processor can run OS 9 as "Classic" within OS X.
That would be a machine like the iMac G5 (discontinued), Mac Mini G4 (discontinued), eMac (Discontinued), or PowerMac G5 (Available new).
The new Intel Macs (such as the iMac CoreDuo, Mac Mini CoreDuo, MacBook, MacBook Pro, etc.) are not able to run OS 9 programs.
Now, if all your programs that you intend to use are OS X programs, then you can pretty much pick any machine you like from the Mac product line.
The iMac would give you everything in one package like what you have now.
The Mac Mini is a bit expensive for a very low-end machine. But, I personally believe it to be a more reliable and better built computer than the iMac. I've had a lot of bad experiences with the newer iMacs.
If you want the most for your money, go iMac. But, make sure you get it with AppleCare because you will probably need the extended warranty coverage.
If you want a solid machine with fewer problems, get the Mac Mini. But, understand you are going to pay a lot more than the machine is worth for minimal specs. It's a very scaled-down computer (smaller, slower hard drive. Integrated video with lower capabilities, slower processor, and so on).
It's really a toss-up.
To me, none of Apple's current products represent a good value for the money. If I hadn't had so much trouble with my recent iMacs (which have been sold to get out of the repair cycle), I'd say that they were a good value.
But, I place reliability high on my list of demands.
The Mac Mini is a great machine. But, they scaled it down so far, that the price they are asking seems unreasonable. Especially when you compare it's price against the iMac and see what the difference in specs are.
The eMac is a great machine. But, it's a bit old in technology, and no longer available (discontinued). But, if your needs are modest, it's a great machine.
Whichever you choose, I would recommend saving a few dollars, and buying the refurbished model.
This will save you some money. And, you'll get a full year warranty on it.
It will also enable you to buy a model that may not be available currently (such as if you want a PowerPC processor).
You can get to their refurbished systems by going to Apple's online store and then scrolling down and clicking on the red "Savings" tag on the right-hand side.
That will take you to the refurbished site. You'll find various models there at lower prices.
Those discounts may make a machine like the Mac Mini feel a little bit better priced.
Their stock changes frequently on that page. So, check back if they don't have anything that appeals to you.
If you are buying a current model, you can save $100 to $300 on them at times.
On previous models, you might save $400 to $500 over the cost of the new model new.
I hope that helps.
P.S., if you'd like, go ahead and click the "Solved" or "Helpful" buttons on any of the posts if you feel they were helpful or adequately answered your question.

Using Acer LCD TV as monitor for mac mini

Hi
I'm trying to use an Acer LCD TV (AL2671W) as a monitor for my mac mini.
The only way I can get it to work is booting the mini when connected to a different monitor then plugging in the AL2671W - this then works fine. If I boot when connected to the AL2671W I receive a No Signal message.
Any help would be much appreciated!

If you have a second computer at your disposal that can be networked to your mini, consider establishing a VNC connection between the two. You can then remotely make a resolution selection on the mini while the Acer TV is attached to the mini, even in the absence of a useable screen being displayed on the Acer. Once you have remotely made the selection of your choosing that gives a satisfactory display on the Acer, it should stay that way permenantly.

Can i use pc laptop monitor for mac mini?

I am going to be out of the country for a year - maybe in Africa, most likely in area not well served by technology. I have to use PC for work so have a think pad. I also have an ipad and a mac mini. I really want to take my mac mini (mm) - it bridges a gap between these two. It's small enough and I can use my bluetooth keyboard for both ipad and mm. I can only take a suitcase plus backpack...so I am really not gonna haul a monitor. Is there a way to use PC laptop as display for mm? Weird, I know but I can only take so much...
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do you think one of these new USB powered mobile monitors (LED/LCD) might work - toshiba and lenovo both have them. they say they are compatible with any windows computer - but why not mac?

Monitors for mac mini

I am looking for a cheap but compatible monitor for the mac mini. any advice email me at [email protected]
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What is your price range? Cheap can mean different things to different people.

50-inch monitor for Mac Mini

Greetings, I am thinking about setting up a mac mini as a iphoto library kiosk in a showroom. The space commands a large monitor and I'm think about a 50" set. Does anyone have advice on a monitor that will work well at this size with the limited video capability of the mini?

You know, I was very close to purchasing a 40" Sony XBR when the Vizio went on sale at the local warehouse store for $999. After comparing the features and the picture (store only never took an XBR home) we've been very happy with the Vizio. General concensus over at the High Def Forum is the Vizio is great bang for the buck - several who own both say the Sony isn't worth the difference. Anyway, my new Mac Mini looks terrific on it and even my wife is sold on the idea of having the computer as part of the entertainment system. Movies, internet, iTunes, podcasts and other downloaded content now supplement our TV time. Google Earth is amazing at 42".
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Battery powered monitor for mac mini..

I'm wondering if there is any battery powered small monitor that i can buy as mac mini monitor..the idea is i can use mac mini while on the go..

How are you going to power the mini, when you're on the go?
(You can see where this is going..... for whatever you say to that question, I'm going to say: "use the same power source to power the monitor".)

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