They must have fixed it with th new ones, because my new mini server version is working fine without a monitor./
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Panarese Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 5:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Questions about mac mini No, this won't work alone. You'll need the converter box I mentioned, but instead of the htmi adaptor, you will need a VGA adaptor. At least, this is the set up that is working for me. Take Care John Panarese [email protected] On Aug 24, 2011, at 5:50 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > 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. > -- 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.
