Older HD for my new Mac Mini

I have a MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 with a 250 GB HD and I’m wondering if this 250 GB HD can be placed in my new Mac Mini 2.0 Intel Core Duo unit. Anyone have any idea? I’ve looked around, but haven’t been able to get a definitive answer.

If it is a SATA drive with 9.5mm height (or less) it should be fine.

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How do I create a backup DVD OS disk for my new mac mini ?

how do I create a backup DVD OS disk for my new mac mini ?
in case of failure HD etc
no disks came with it

No disk-version of Lion, but a Lion Thumb Drive http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD256
For the downloaded OSX Lion form the Mac App Store you can use this http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/39701/lion-diskmaker to make yourself a disk.
And have a read here http://www.afp548.com/article.php?story=getting-lion-installers on how-to get/make a machine-specific OSX Lion installer disk.
Stefan

I cannot install Lion to a backup drive for my new Mac Mini

I just bought the new Mac Mini with an i7 processor last week. I wanted to format a backup drive for it. When I tried to use the Lion Recovery partition on the new Mac Mini, I keep getting an error message that says it's incompatoble with the current model.
I also tried to use the Lion thumbdrive I purchased from Apple to see if that can be used, but it also give me the incompatible message.
Is there a special version of Lion that's only for the new Mac Mini's?
Any help is appreciated!

Read this, it will explain it: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4905
Mac mini (Mid 2011), MacBook Air (Mid 2011): Use Lion Recovery instead of OS X Lion USB Thumb Drive
Last Modified: September 01, 2011
Article: HT4905
Summary
Learn about using Lion Recovery or the built-in OS X Lion recovery partition rather than OS X Lion USB Thumb Drive with computers released after OS X Lion.
Products Affected
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2011), MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2011), MacBook Air (Mid 2011), Mac mini (Mid 2011)
Use Lion Recovery to restore Mac computers released after OS X Lion. If you attempt to use the OS X Lion USB Thumb Drive, a message will appear stating that you cannot install this version of OS X on your computer. This is correct behavior to make sure you install only the correct and most up-to-date version of Mac OS X on your computer.
Note: You can also use the Lion Recovery Disk Assistant on your Mac to create a bootable image to make sure you recover the correct version of OS X Lion. To use the Lion Recovery Disk Assistant, you need to have your own USB drive.
Additional Information
If you have a network connection, you should receive the appropriate version of Mac OS X when using the built-in Recovery HD partition on Macs running Lion.
Learn more about Lion Recovery.

Where can I buy a 3.0 usb hub (2008 version 1 USB 3.0 specification) for my new Mac Mini?

Where can I buy a 3.0 usb hub (2008 version 1 USB 3.0 specification) for my new Mac Mini?

I'd go for the > USB 3.0 4-Port Hub Belkin, mostly because Belkin has never let me down.
Also the > D-Link | DUB-1340 4-Port Superspeed USB 3 Hub, looks like a good choice.
For more, see > USB 3.0 Hubs - Google Search

VGA to DVI to hdmi? For the new Mac Mini.

I'm dying to buy a new Mac Mini but I'm not ready to replace my monitor yet. Sadly, it's a VGA flat panel. It's connected to my current 2009 Mini by a VGA to DVI adapter. The new Mini comes with a DVI to HDMI adapter.
Can I plug my VGA to DVI adapter into the DVI to HDMI adapter and get video for my monitor? My monitor has no speakers, so audio is irrelevant. I just need video.

Unfortunately, my monitor is a VGA only flatpanel. I had to buy a $30 Thunderbolt to VGA adapter to be able to use it with my new Mini. Ah well, problem solved. I'll make sure my next monitor has either DVI or HDMI.
One thing I think Apple should seriously consider doing is STOPPING their practice of including an adapter in the box and, instead, giving a free adapter with purchase. That way, they won't be wasting resources (this is the second time I've bought a Mac with an adapter I don't need, and I guarantee there are people who will already have a compatile monitor and won't need the adapter either) and instead will better serve their customers by sending them home with a new Mac that works with the monitor they have.
The Mini is all about bring your own peripherals, right? Well, there are a lot of VGA monitors out there.

Can I use my iMac with a thunderbolt connection as an Display for my new Mac Mini with thunderbolt ??

Can I use my new Mac Mini with Leopard and thunderbolt in connection with my new iMac as a display ?

If it's a 27" iMac. I don't believe Target Display Mode is supported on the 21" model. But not with a Mac Mini running Leopard. It would need to be running Lion.

Does anyone know where I can buy a 750GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm for the new mac mini??

There is a mac mini teardown for the new model at this site: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Mac-Mini-Mid-2011-Teardown/6131/1. Here it says that the user can easily upgrade their own mac mini hard drive, but does any place sell a 750GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm for mac mini that you know of???
Thanks in advance.

My source for hard drives has, for years, been newegg.com. They have good selection, good prices, and speedy delivery. Also, a broad selection of user comments. You can find their 2.5" laptop 750GB serial ATA 7200RPM drives at http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007605%2060003059 9%20600003340&IsNodeId=1&name=7200%20RPM

Can I use my iMac's display for my new Mac mini?

I have an Intel-Based iMac. I just purchased a mini with no monitor. Can I use the display on my iMac as the monitor?

Thanks Dave. But I'm still left with a problem: I don't have a stand-alone monitor! Now here's another posting I found:
+*Setting Up a Headless Mac Mini without a Monitor*+
+I only have laptops and no external monitors, so I needed a way to setup the Mini without a monitor. It was really easy, following these steps:+
+-connect a keyboard to the Mini+
+-start the Mini in FireWire Disk Mode+
+-connect the MacBook Pro to the Mini with FireWire cable+
+-restart the MBP using the Mini as the boot disk+
+-setup the Mini with network access and remote management (Sharing)+
+-reboot the MBP with its own disk+
+-disconnect the Mini and reboot+
+Voila! Now you should be able to use Screen Sharing over your network to remotely control your Mini-no keyboard or mouse required.+
Well, I do have a MacBook Pro. So can I set up my new mini like this?

TV:s and projectors for a new Mac Mini 2,0

I intend to buy a Mac Mini to use as a media center with my TV and projector. Scaning some discusion forums, I understand it is not likely to be plug and play. The intention is to feed a Optoma HD-70 with a DVI-D to HDMI cable. Will this work? Anyone have experiences?

I dunno, this page says PC and Mac compatible. And it supports all kinds of TV and computer timings.
http://www.optomausa.com/productdetail.asp?productid=294
Have you tried the AVS Forum? You will likely find more people over there with something to say about this.

How do I use my HP 5520 with my new Mac mini?

I had a pc using windows and have now upgraded to an Apple Mini Mac. The drivers and software list do not include this model. Can I use this printer or need to upgrade that too :/

Hi @Linda28 ,
I see by your post that you need the drivers for the new Mac mini. I will do my best to assist you with this issue.
I have provided the URL to download and install the drivers for the printer. They include the software for 10.9 and 10.10.
HP Photosmart Full Feature Software and Drivers.
I have also included a document for setting up the printer over a wireless network.
Setting Up the Printer for a Wireless Network for the HP Photosmart 5520 e-All-in-One, ENVY 5530 e-A...
What operating system are you using? Mac OS X: How Do I Find Which Mac OS X Version Is on My Computer?
If you need further assistance, just let me know.
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New Mac Mini and TrueHD audio

Has any one know if it's possible to play back uncompressed audio streams from .m2ts streams thru the HDMI connector, or are the Dolby Digital and/or DTS the only streams that can play back thru HDMI?

Apple have only said Dolby DTS works, and PCM works. They have not mentioned TrueHD. However others have said that currently the chips used in the Mac mini do not support sending True HD via the HDMI, even though the HDMI specification obviously allows this.
The conclusion is that we would have to wait for another newer Mac mini model with a better set of chips.
I have seen less to nothing about the possibility of running TrueHD via the Mini Displayport and then an adapter to HDMI. It is the case that the Mini Displayport supports audio on the 2010 Mac mini but it is likely the same chip issue prevents True HD.
This is all very disappointing of course.
For the moment, I am sticking with an Apple TV running XBMC which is far cheaper but still does not support TrueHD.
PS. If the rumours are that the next Apple TV only does 720p are true, then Microsoft will (rightly) be laughing at Apple's feeble efforts.

GOT MY NEW MAC MINI THIS MORNING

I love it, it's going to be so sweet. I"m installing updates now, and I checked the specs...i got a 1.5ghz ppc g4 processor!

So, what are your plans for the new Mac mini?
I find that this machine is particularly good for cramped spaces. It makes an excellent RV computer, IMHO, because you can setup a miniature workstation hooked up to a telly. Kind fun.

SMC Reset Procedure on New Mac Mini

I received my new HDMI Mac Mini yesterday. The machine works fine, however, the fan runs constantly (and VERY loudly) from the moment it boots no matter what I am doing (all I have done is install iWork). I read that a SMC reset might be necessary to calm the fan down. I used the old Mac Mini reset procedure but it didn't change anything. Does anyone know if there is a new SMC reset procedure for the new Mac Mini? Or, does anyone know other reasons the fans would spin up immediately to full speed and never change?

So just to be clear, you unplugged the system from the AC feed, then held in the power button for about 5 seconds to bleed off any residual charge, and only THEN did you plug it back in?
But the fans can also go into high gear if the internal temperature is too hot. You can only cool a device to the ambient temperature of the environment it's in. So if you're down in the south of florida, or one of those places where it gets to around 100F in the shade, you can expect to hear the fans going so the system doesn't melt down.
Another possibility is that you have a bad temperature sensor cable, or it somehow didn't get connected. If the system can't get a reading from the temp sensors, it defaults to putting the fans into high gear, which is the safest option. That one you don't want to attempt on your own. Have someone at an apple store or local AASP check for that.

New Mac Mini Europe Price

Hi,
Please Resolve my question,I don`t know why the cost for the new mac mini in Europe non English country, is more expensive than USA or European English Countrys.
In USA New Mac mini $699, United Kigdom £649 and the rest European countrys €799, oooohhhh.
Thanks
Jose Manuel Nuñez (Madrid Spain)

the issue has been tackled in this thread: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2461613&tstart=15.
JGG

Specs of new Mac Mini worse than the old Mac Mini?

I just looked at the new Mac Mini, released today I think, but it seems that you can no longer select SSDs, and the highest-spec Mac Mini had TWO SSDs available - not available anymore!
Also, I waited for this update with the hope that MORE RAM would be available - I really want a 32GB machine to run as a slave, and I need LOTS of RAM for this machine, but there's no option for that without buying the Trash Can Mac Pro, which has all sorts of features that I DON'T need.
What is the go with Mac Mini specs going BACKWARDS?
Also, any advice would be great. I'm considering having a PC made for my slave computer, but I'd rather not do that, PCs suck. lol.
Thanks!

The new Mac mini does support 'flash' storage aka SSD storage. The difference is that the Apple listed options for the new Mac mini for flash aka. SSD storage now use the PCIe interface and not the old SATA interface. PCIe is much faster than SATA.
The new Mac mini does support a 'Fusion' drive, this is Apple's 'hybrid' drive approach which combines a traditional hard disk with a 128GB of Flash storage. Since the new Mac mini does support a Fusion drive and a Fusion drive includes a traditional hard disk we can safely deduce that the new Mac mini does have at least one traditional SATA drive bay.
What is not yet clear is how many PCIe flash storage connectors it has and how many SATA connectors it has. It could be for example that the 1TB flash storage choice is actually made up from 2 x 512GB, however since the new Mac Pro also lists the same PCIe flash storage choices of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB and the new Mac Pro only has a single PCIe SSD connector it is highly likely the new Mac mini also only has a single PCIe connector.
While it would be nice if it still had the option of two SATA drives and also a single PCIe flash drive, I think it is more likely that there is only one SATA connector. This makes internal RAID1 less practical, not only would it now be very hard to get two matching capacity 'drives' but even if you did they would be at vastly different speeds. One can still use external RAID storage.

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