Imac6,1 24" Display for new Mini

Is it possible to use the Imac,6,1 as a monitor display for the new mac mini introduced today? The imac doesn't have enough horses to run Aperture well but otherwise works fine.

Is it possible to use the Imac,6,1 as a monitor display for the new mac mini introduced today?
Not without a standalone monitor to set up ScreenRecycler or a VNC connection.
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I bought a new Mac Mini and was told I could us HDMI to my TV as display.   I was using this TV as display for older Mac Mini (VGA) and for a Windows PC, and DVD via HDMI.     TV is one year old.
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I have been using MacMini's for commercial digital signage/video conferencing gateway usage for sometime now, they all have HDMI output, about one third are on Lion the others still on Snow Leopard, here's what I have found.
Toshiba & LG tv's are generally reliable, Samsung and Philips generally are not, Panasonic, Sony, Sharp & Viewsonic all work, somtimes with a bit of work from me.
Cables are important (always look for compatibility with HDMI revision 1.3 or greater (1.4 preferred), don't waste your money on exotic brands, adhere to the distance limitations, I generally send the HDMI signal wirelessly (cost of labor to add wiring to an existing space can be very high) so am limited to less than 50ft, same as with a wire.
READ THE TV MANUAL, find out what HDMI choices your tv possesses, is there a 'parallel' audio input available for the times when your signal origin is a MDP or DVI.
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Hi Priti,
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Thank you. Here's where my confusion comes in
"iMac (Mid 2011) and later: target Display Mode does not work with Mini DisplayPort cable"
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First time poster here
I would like to know your opinion on the following:
I am planning to go for a new Mini Server and run it in pair with an external Thunderbolt RAID storage. All shared data will be stored on the external RAID, while the internal Mini's disk will be used for running OS, storing account data and running basic services like File Sharing, Print Sharing and VPN. The question is: will I benefit from replacing the default 7200 HDDs with an SSD?
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Hello gstern1994,
Yes you can. Form the article below you should be able to do that, just make sure that you plug in those devices when you have already set up the Target Display Mode on the iMac.
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can I hook my early 2008 24" Core 2 Duo iMac to a new Mac Mini to use as a display?
I love the display, but my iMac is getting too slow, even with the maximally upgraded RAM to 4 GB. I don't want to get rid of my iMac, so I was thinking of buying a Mac Mini to attach it.
I'm worried that the OS X Yosemite will make my iMac even slower.
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I've got old lovely white iMac 24" (late 2006) with mini-DVI video output and new MacBook Pro Retina 15".
MacBook Pro is my main computer and I'd like to use old-fashioned iMac as an additional display.
How can I connect these macs? Is it possible? Are there any problems with this idea?

Hi, sorry to say, the Mini-DVI port is output only, no input.
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Hi folks
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"
Thanks in advance
Doug

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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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:
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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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