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 [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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
