I am a bit confused. Are you saying that plugging in the HDMI to DVI adapter that my Mini came with will trick the mac into thinking it has a screen? I can't boot mac for a while since my Windows Carbonite backup is still restoring or I would test this myself.
On 8/24/11, John Panarese <[email protected]> wrote: > I just bought a mid 2011 Mac Mini last week. I am actually going to > write a blog post describing my adventures with the machine, but to answer > your question, it's actually yes and no. > > Yes, you can run VoiceOver and work with the Mini without a monitor. > This, I know Apple support people have been claiming, and on the surface, > the assertion is true. > > However, there are some oddities and little issues you must be aware of. > Note that two other people with the same model have indicated the same > findings. One thing is system preference changes are not saved for some > reason. Secondly, VoiceOver will not start automatically. Lastly, there is > some sluggishness from time to time in Finder and Safari. > > If you don't want to use a monitor, there is a solution, though. When > you order the mini, buy a mini VGA adaptor Apple does sell and is an option > when you purchase from the Apple store. Secondly, there is a VGA to NTSC > converter that can be bought > http://sewelldirect.com/pc-to-tv.asp > > You simply connect the adaptor to the converter with one of the cables > that comes with the converter. Once you do this, the Mini runs perfectly > with VoiceOver and absent of a physical monitor. > > > On Aug 24, 2011, at 5:11 PM, Ioana Gandrabur wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> I am considering buying a Mac mini and have a few usability questions I >> hope you can help me with: >> 1. Do any of you use the mac mini without attaching a screen to it? If so >> does it work ok or with limitations other than obviously not having info >> on screen. (smile). >> >> 2. Are there any apps that can turn iphone in trackpad for mac mini and >> support the voiceover gestures so I don't have to buy one? >> 3. Can one send the info to the display of an other computer or say an >> iphone so that my sighted husband could troubleshoot if need be and follow >> what I do on screen? I think this one is a bit unrealistic but thought I'd >> ask. >> Thanks for your help, >> >> Ioana >> >> -- >> 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. >> > > -- > 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. > > -- Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from GMail website) [email protected]; http://www.facebook.com/mehgcap -- 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.
