Hmm. Thanks. You don't happen to run either Fusion or Parallels, do you? Trying to figure which will work best with Window-Eyes.
-----Original Message----- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Blouch Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 3:09 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac mini So you would need a DVI switch which will cost you a little more. Newegg has one for $28 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA05W0179184 Most monitors with DVI also have VGA hookups and some buttons to switch between them, so maybe you don't need a switch at all. You can just run your PC on the DVI connection and your Mac on VGA, or vice versa. If you care about the picture quality digital DVI will be better than analog VGA but if you just need it to make the mini happy then it doesn't matter. CB On 8/4/11 1:35 PM, Bill Holton wrote: > Current monitor is a DVI. Can get a 22" Viewsonic with speakers for about > $130, so may just do that. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Blouch > Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 1:21 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Mac mini > > So you just need a VGA switch or are you running DVI to the monitor? If > it's just VGA you can get a cheap two-way VGA switch for about $12 at > newegg.com or your favorite electronics vendor. > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817196027 > > Note that you'll need to be switched to the monitor when you reboot the > mini so it can 'read' that the monitor is attached. > > CB > > On 8/3/11 5:18 PM, Bill Holton wrote: >> Gues I'll have to get a monitor switch. Planning to get wireless keyboard >> and track pad, so won't need to switch these. Do you rec a hardware > switch >> with a button or one with software controls to switdch between my current > PC >> and the mini? >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Blouch >> Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 5:13 PM >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Mac mini >> >> Unless somethings changed in the latest models. They seem to poll >> endlessly for a monitor until one is found, turning the machine to >> sludge in the process. The old trick was to buy a DVI to NTSC cable but >> Apple doesn't make them anymore or they stopped fooling the machine. In >> any case, the convoluted rats nest of connectors I described does work >> but it might not be a whole lot cheaper than a real monitor, although it >> will be more portable. You can get a cheapie display for about $80 from >> newegg and probably something for a few bucks at a thrift store (old >> tube type). If you're good with electronics or know someone who is you >> can solder up a "VGA terminator" which makes the 'sense pins' read like >> there really is a monitor there by bridging a few of them with >> resistors. They used to sell these things online but I guess nobody >> needs them much anymore so I couldn't turn up any suppliers. >> >> CB >> >> On 8/3/11 4:50 PM, Bill Holton wrote: >>> So you need a monitor or at least you need to have the mini think it's >>> connected to a monitor to work? >>> Drats, I was hoping not to have to do that with my new mini. >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Blouch >>> Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 4:41 PM >>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: Mac mini >>> >>> Right, as far as the Mini knows it is hooked up to a monitor, which >>> happes to be the VGA to NTSC adapter. I think I paid about $30 for the >>> VGA to NTSC box. Yup, it was this one: >>> >>> http://sewelldirect.com/pc-to-tv.asp >>> >>> It does take a USB port for power but my Mini has four so that was fine. >>> I also already had an HDMI or displayport to VGA adapter from somewhere >>> or other. I think they only ship with HDMI to DVI these days. >>> >>> The end result is the mini stops its fruitless search for a monitor that >>> isn't there so it can move on to more important things like doing your >> work. >>> CB >>> >>> On 8/3/11 2:14 PM, John Panarese wrote: >>>> Hi Chris, >>>> With this set up of adaptors, can you use the Mini without > actually >>> connecting a monitor for daily, computer use. I am seriously considering >>> buying a new Mini, and I'd like to be able to do so with the minimum of >>> extras beyond a keyboard and Magic Trackpad. >>>> Take Care >>>> >>>> John Panarese >>>> jpanar...@gmail.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Aug 3, 2011, at 1:55 PM, Chris Blouch wrote: >>>> >>>>> I have a DVI to VGA and then a VGA to NTSC converter on my Mini and it >>> always thinks there is a screen hooked up. Works well and it connects to >> our >>> old TV so the kids can watch DVDs on it or whatever. Since NTSC doesn't >>> provide a way to detect if you're hooked up the Mac always thinks it is. >> The >>> mini is the hub of the home theatre setup since it outputs fiber optic >> audio >>> which goes into an AV receiver. Added an Apple wireless keyboard/mouse > for >>> couch use. >>>>> CB >>>>> >>>>> On 7/22/11 12:13 PM, James Malone wrote: >>>>>> Not that I know of. I don't think anyones ever sure why it happens, >>>>>> but yeah. DVI or VGA should work fine. I know VGA does for a fact, >>>>>> because I'm boring and I'm not gonna change until I have to. You'll >>>>>> just have to have the screen plugged in. However, if anyone finds a >>>>>> work around, then please by all means do so. >>>>>> >>>>>> On 7/23/11, james walton<jmwalto...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> Hi, >>>>>>>> I now have a mac mini, problem though is it acts sluggish if I have >>> the >>>>>>>> adapter plugged in with out a monitor. Is there a fix? >>>>>>>> Could it be that I am using a generic display port to VGA and not >>> apples? >>>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> 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. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> 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. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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