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 [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
