What is best non apple monitor for Mac mini

What is the best non Apple monitor that is 21.5" for under $200 that can be used with a new Mac Mini?

I like both my older $200 LG Flatron and newer $160 Samsung SyncMaster monitors. Both have (digital) DVI input, the LG is on the Apple Supplied HDMI to DVI Adapter and the Samsung is on a MiniDisplay Port to DVI adapter.
Just beware that you can only use one older (analog) VGA monitor on the Thunderbolt/Display Port with Apple's MiniDisplay Port to VGA adapter and you should look at ones that support (digital) HDMI, DVI and/or DisplayPort inputs.

Similar Messages

What is best word processing program for mac mini osx 10.4.11

what is best word processing program for mac mini osx 10.4.11?

Well, Text Edit is built in & free.
Lots of people like Bean or Text Wrangler...
http://www.bean-osx.com/Bean.html
http://www.barebones.com/products/textwrangler/

What is best non-apple display for 15 inch macbook pro with retina display?

I am looking for a good and reasonably priced monitor to use with my MBP retina. I prefer one that rotates 90 degrees for portrait viewing. Any suggestions?
What adapter is needed to get good quality? Is the dual link adapter worth $100? Is it very much clearer than DVI? How does the HDMI connection compare? I've heard that HDMI only works as an external display in clamshell mode (computer closed). Does HDMI transmit sound and video or would I need two cords?
Thanks for any help!

The dual-link adapter is needed only for resolutions over 1920 x 1200. It won't improve the picture of lower resolution displays.
HDMI carries audio and video (up tp 1920 x 1200).
DVI (single or dual-link) is video only.
Mini DisplayPort (or DisplayPort with an adapter cable) is audio and video (up to 2560 x 1600).
All will give the same picture quality.

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

Hi All,
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
--jR

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.

What's a good non-Apple monitor for my 13" MacBook Pro? Looking around 20-23 inches, preferably LED.

I have a 13" MacBook Pro and I'm in the market for a non-Apple monitor (Apple monitors are way out of my price range). I'm looking for 20-23 inch monitor, preferably LED. I need it to edit articles for publication and for Bar Exam studying in the next year. What brands have shown to have good compatibility with Mac? Do I need an adapter of some sort?

You'll need an adapter cable, and which one you need depends on what version MBP you have and the inputs on the monitor.
I just recently purchased a Dell U2410 to use as a second display with my iMac. Overall I'm pretty happy with but my use is a little different, I wanted something with very good color accuracy for photo work. Based on what you said your needs are, you probably don't have to spend as much.
One thing I will say, is this particular monitor (and I believe all Dells) has an antiglare screen on it, which to be honest, took me a little getting used to. Because of the matte surface, text and documents aren't quite as sharp and can even look a little hazy at times. For your uses you may be better off with a glossy screen as long as glare isn't going to be too much an issue for you.
BenQ makes some pretty nice and affordable monitors these days LED backlit or otherwise, and on that note, theres absolutely nothing at all wrong with non "LED" monitors, both technologies are still using an LCD panel for the display, they just deal with the backlighting differently.
As the other poster mentioned, NEC is always a good option as well. Less common on the consumer side, but they make very good professional products.

How best to connect multiple (not Apple) monitors to mac mini

Hi all,
I'm looking to purchase a Mac Mini and need some advice about setting up two non Apple monitors that have both HDMI & VGA ports.
Can I use USB ports?
If I connect one on the Thunderbolt and the other to the HDMI port will it work well?
Can I connect two monitors through one HDMI or Thunderbolt port?
Can I add other monitors later of I want to?
Also what cables/adapters will I need.
Thank you
Drew

Connect one to the computer's HDMI port and the other to the Thunderbolt port using a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable or adapter
<http://www.kanexlive.com/mdphd10ft>
<http://store.apple.com/us/product/H1824ZM/A/moshi-mini-dp-to-hdmi-adapter-with-a udio-support>
It is possible to connect multiple displays to the HDMI port by using a HDMI splitter, but all will show the same picture.
It is possible to connect two displays to the Thunderbolt port but at least one must be a Thunderbolt display, and you can't use the HDMI port.
It is possible to connect extra displays via USB, but performance is limited
<http://www.newertech.com/products/viddu2dvia.php>

Dual monitor for mac mini

Trying to use two monitors with mac mini. One with HDMI and the with HDMI Mini port. Cannot get 2nd monitor to work
Any suggestions

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.

Best monitor for mac mini 2012

I have bought the mac mini 2012 model and a samsung monitor SyncMaster s22B370. The text is looking blurry. You can look at this thread. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4497508?start=75&tstart=0. So I decided to buy another monitor. Can you please suggest a monitor which is working well for you.

I use a Dell Ultra Sharp connected with a Mini Display Port to HDMI adapter. This is the best setup for the least cost out there.

What is the best 22 inches display for mac mini 2012?

If the issue with my hp w2207h display will be not solved, I'll buy a new display with the same features. Can someone tell me his positive experience with non-apple displays?

What's your issue with the HP?
I'm using a Samsung S27B350H which can be had for under $200 if you have a little patience and look around hard enough. It's a 27" monitor, not a 22"; but there is the S22B350H which is otherwise identical and even at Amazon it's $150.
I'm very happy with my monitor at its price point.

Best Monitor For Mac Mini

Hi all,
Have a Late 2012 Mac Mini, 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 with 4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3, and Intel HD Graphics 4000 512 MB.
I'm upgrading my 17" VGA monitor to a 24" HDMI and wondering what monitor has the best chance of just "working". By that I mean plugging an HDMI into the Mini, and plugging that into the HDMI input of the monitor and it outputs without any issues.
I'm looking at either:
LG 24EN43VS Series 5ms HDI Full HD LED
Asus VE248H
Samsung S24D300H
What do you think?
Thanks!

I can only speak on the LG and Samsung. I have an LG connected to my iMac and dual Samsung's connected to my Mac Mini. Both make good monitors and it is really hard to tell if one is better than the other.
In retrospect, both the LG and Samsung models that you listed above, also have DVI-D input connections. So that, if you had a problem with the HDMI connection, you could always use the DVI connection.
On that, I can not suggest one over the other. Really your best bet is, to go to your local Electronic's retailer and look at them side by side.

What monitor for mac mini?

I just ordered mac mini with I7 processor, flash drive and 8 gig memory. Want to watch streaming movies and edit photos. Prefer 24" monitor, suggestions?

Shop around, most any modern LG, Samsung, AOC, Acer, Dell, HP, etc. with HDMI and/or DVI inputs will work with a Mac Mini.
Additionally you can use dual monitors, an HDMI or DVI monitor on the HDMI output (DVI using the supplied HDMI to DVI Adapter) and second HDMI, DVI or VGA monitor on the Mac Mini's Thunderbolt/Mini DisplayPort using the corresponding Mini DisplayPort to HDMI, DVI or VGA Adapter.
see > About Apple video adapters and cables

HDMI monitor for Mac Mini - what works well?

Looking for a recommendation for a 3rd party HDMI monitor for a brand new Mac Mini. I want to use the HDMI port to connect.

my 59" Samsung Plasma TV works a treat!
;-p

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.

Monitors for mac mini

I am looking for a cheap but compatible monitor for the mac mini. any advice email me at [email protected]
mac mini Mac OS X (10.4.5)

Welcome to the Apple discussion forums.
What is your price range? Cheap can mean different things to different people.

Monitor for Mac Mini

I am thinking about getting a Mac mini as a second computer to replace an old G3. I have a keyboard and mouse from a past G4 and would like to know what monitors are compatible with a Mac. I do not want an Apple display, but one that might be in the $150 range. I've seen Dell, but not sure it works with a Mac, also HP, Acer, any others?
Thanks for any help.
Pat

Most current monitors with a native resolution of 1920 x 1200 (or less) are going to work just fine with the current Minis.
Personally, I prefer to buy from Costco, since they have an excellent return policy (no time limit at present) -- but generally it is a good idea to buy a monitor from a place where it will not be difficult to return it should it not suit you.
BTW I have 17" Dell and a 24" Samsung attached to my minis.

What is best non apple monitor for Mac mini

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for