The apple stores do have these, that's where I got mine. On Sep 8, 2009, at 3:23 PM, Rich Ring wrote:
> > They won't do it, because I purchased it by phone. I really wish I > had been sent the correct adapter. Hopefully if I visit > the Apple store, they will be able to furnish me with what I need. > I would really like this to work. > On Sep 8, 2009, at 3:04 PM, Esther wrote: > >> >> Hi Rich, >> >> We have had confirmation from list members who have both the new >> (March 2009 and later) and old Mac Mini models that using either an >> "Apple DVI to Video Adapter" in the case of older Minis: >> http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9267G/A >> or an "Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter" in the case of the newer >> Minis: >> http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9319G/A >> works to solve performance problems of running without a monitor. >> >> There are many examples in the archives that the older adapter works >> for the old (pre-March 2009) Minis. For the new (March 2009 and >> later) Minis, here's a link to the archived post from Brett Sinnett >> reporting success: >> >> http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries%40googlegroups.com/msg05459.html >> >> An excerpt from his post: >> <begin excerpt> >> I've done some further testing. Using the new 2009 model Mac Mini, I >> hooked up the Mini-DVI to video adapter and launched Safari and >> browsed a few pages. Then, I unplugged the adapter and restarted the >> Mini. Once again, I launched Safari. It was quite unresponsive. It >> appears this adapter still works on the new Mac Minis. >> <end excerpt> >> Note that Apple changed the connector from DVI to Mini-DVI as of the >> March 2009 Mac Mini models. That's why you have to order the >> connector model that is appropriate for your machine. If your >> connector doesn't fit, it may be that you ordered it for the wrong >> model Mac Mini. See if you can exchange it at your local Apple >> Store. >> Cheers, >> Esther >> >> Rich Ring wrote: >> >>> >>> You made the right choice. I tried to save money and purchased a >>> Mac >>> Mini, and it was definitely the wrong choice. The reason for my >>> disappointment is, that without a monitor, Safari is fundamentally >>> useless. I was advised to purchase an adapter that would allow the >>> Mac Mini to connect to a TV. I received this device in the mail >>> today, and there is no way one can connect it to the mini. So, I am >>> back to square one. >>> >>> This means that I either take this computer back to the Apple store >>> or >>> purchase a chap monitor. I hope I can find a monitor that is not >>> made >>> by Apple that will work. Apple hardware is quite overpriced. My >>> advice to any perspective Mac users, don't buy a mini, get one of >>> the >>> more expensive systems. You'll most likely end up saving money in >>> the >>> long run. >>> At least I got email to work. >>> On Sep 8, 2009, at 2:18 PM, Les Kriegler wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> The subject line says it all. Also, I contacted Apple Tech Support >>>> and >>>> found out that my system has a Fire Wire 800 port, so the LaCi >>>> external >>>> drive sounds like a definite purchase for backup purposes. Also, I >>>> learned >>>> that Time Machine for Backups is included, Nice! I'm excited to >>>> get going! >>>> >>>> Les >>>> >>>> >>>> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >>>> signature >>>> database 4407 (20090908) __________ >>>> >>>> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. >>>> >>>> http://www.eset.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>> >>> >>>> >> >> >>> > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
