I suspect the problems are software, not hardware, so I don't think a hardware refresh will change anything. I could be wrong, though, and some people have said on this list that they had no trouble even with older Minis. I guess try it with no monitor and see if you end up needing one. On Oct 25, 2012, at 9:21 PM, Steve Holmes <steve.holme...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I also had numerous issues with not having a monitor connected to my Mac > mini. Got a lot of "Finder Busy" messages whenever I accessed Dropbox and I > had some other wierd situations that simply went away when I hooked one up. > Your friend could buy the cheapest monitor possible and these issues should > stay away. > > What I'm wondering is if these brand new minis still will exhibit these > problems or not. > > On Oct 25, 2012, at 10:05 AM, Donovan Osborn <donovan303...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> That's very true, I bought the iMac primarily for the monitor. Just in case >> I got stuck. I don't have a monitor on my Windows computer and there has >> been many times when something went wrong with the sound and then I had to >> have my brother in law come over with a monitor. >> Having a screen just made it easier to deal with. >> Plus my nieces love it when they come over and can use the computer. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> Donovan Osborn >> donovan303...@gmail.com >> >> >> >> On Oct 24, 2012, at 6:47 PM, Alex Hall <mehg...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Personally, I like having a monitor. No, I can't use it, but my family can. >>> For instance, if I ever had a serious problem and vo or my sound card >>> stopped working, I have a recourse. Also, I can let others read things on >>> the screen, such as to proof something or take a quick look at an >>> interesting article. I consider the monitor a safety net and a good way to >>> have my computer open to anyone who may need it, for whatever reason. Plus, >>> as I said, I had no end of trouble when I had no screen, and now all is as >>> well as it can be with such low ram. >>> On Oct 24, 2012, at 8:24 PM, Donovan Osborn <donovan303...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> About 3 years ago my friend told me the same thing. Now I don't know if >>>> this is still a problem. But the way he got around it was to buy a adapter >>>> that plug ins in to the USB and connects to your TV. But you don't need >>>> to really connect the TV, the adapter just fools it in to thinking that >>>> there is a monitor connected. >>>> Again I don't know if this is still necessary, but if she buys the Mini >>>> and dose have problems with it she could try this workaround. >>>> >>>> Sincerely, >>>> >>>> Donovan Osborn >>>> donovan303...@gmail.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Oct 24, 2012, at 2:06 PM, Joanne Chua <shuang.an...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi There, >>>>> >>>>> I've an enquiry from one of my friend. She's looking at getting a >>>>> MacMini but is not sure if it can operates without a mornitor. As >>>>> she's totally blind, a mornitor aint gonna help her alot. >>>>> I've try to contact Apple yesterday to explain the situation to them, >>>>> unfortunately, they insist that "a MacMini can't be operate without a >>>>> mornitor because you have no way seeing at the screen without a >>>>> mornitor.". At first, i thought might be the customer cunsultant lack >>>>> of knowledge with the capability of there products, then i tried again >>>>> a little later with the similar answer. >>>>> I'm certain there's some Mac user here that using MacMini on this >>>>> list. Can you please share some light on this matter? >>>>> >>>>> thanks >>>>> >>>>> Regards >>>>> Joanne >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> 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. >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Have a great day, >>> Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) >>> mehg...@gmail.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. >>> >> >> -- >> 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. > Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) mehg...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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