Re: Questions about mac mini
My memory about the new mini's is that the server version and the low-end version do not have a GPU and that the mid-tier version does have thededicated graphics processor. So it might be that the only the medium tier mini has issues with no display attached. Sounds like a fun experiment... If folks who bought mini's after Lion came out send me an e-mail with the version and their experience, I will write up a summary to the list. On Aug 25, 2011, at 11:00 AM, Chris Blouch wrote: So this could be fixed only in the server version, which would make some sense. Everyone else will still have to do the VGA to NTSC contraption I outlined previously or use a real monitor. CB On 8/24/11 11:08 PM, John Panarese wrote: Yes, I just bought mine a week ago, so I don't think it is fixed. It was Chris who recommended the setup with the VGA adaptor and converter box. For me, this has fixed the issues I was having and I am happily using my Mini without a monitor. Apparently, this varies from person to person, but I now know of four others who experienced either the exact problems I did or similar ones when not using a monitor. On Aug 24, 2011, at 10:45 PM, james Walton wrote: Take Care John Panarese jpanar...@gmail.com i disagree. this is the mid2011 mini. the finder becomes slow and the status bar is slow when i don't have the monitor connected. -- 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. jonathan jonc...@cox.net -- 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.
Re: Questions about mac mini
Mine is the middle tier version, the 2.5 GHz model with the 500 GB HD. You're theory might be quite correct. Take Care John Panarese jpanar...@gmail.com On Aug 29, 2011, at 4:04 PM, Jon Cohn wrote: My memory about the new mini's is that the server version and the low-end version do not have a GPU and that the mid-tier version does have thededicated graphics processor. So it might be that the only the medium tier mini has issues with no display attached. Sounds like a fun experiment... If folks who bought mini's after Lion came out send me an e-mail with the version and their experience, I will write up a summary to the list. On Aug 25, 2011, at 11:00 AM, Chris Blouch wrote: So this could be fixed only in the server version, which would make some sense. Everyone else will still have to do the VGA to NTSC contraption I outlined previously or use a real monitor. CB On 8/24/11 11:08 PM, John Panarese wrote: Yes, I just bought mine a week ago, so I don't think it is fixed. It was Chris who recommended the setup with the VGA adaptor and converter box. For me, this has fixed the issues I was having and I am happily using my Mini without a monitor. Apparently, this varies from person to person, but I now know of four others who experienced either the exact problems I did or similar ones when not using a monitor. On Aug 24, 2011, at 10:45 PM, james Walton wrote: Take Care John Panarese jpanar...@gmail.com i disagree. this is the mid2011 mini. the finder becomes slow and the status bar is slow when i don't have the monitor connected. -- 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. jonathan jonc...@cox.net -- 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.
Re: Questions about mac mini
i have the low end version, with the intel hd3000 i have issues with my mini and no display -- 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.
Re: Questions about mac mini
So this could be fixed only in the server version, which would make some sense. Everyone else will still have to do the VGA to NTSC contraption I outlined previously or use a real monitor. CB On 8/24/11 11:08 PM, John Panarese wrote: Yes, I just bought mine a week ago, so I don't think it is fixed. It was Chris who recommended the setup with the VGA adaptor and converter box. For me, this has fixed the issues I was having and I am happily using my Mini without a monitor. Apparently, this varies from person to person, but I now know of four others who experienced either the exact problems I did or similar ones when not using a monitor. On Aug 24, 2011, at 10:45 PM, james Walton wrote: Take Care John Panarese jpanar...@gmail.com i disagree. this is the mid2011 mini. the finder becomes slow and the status bar is slow when i don't have the monitor connected. -- 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.
RE: Questions about mac mini
Actually, I need to do a bit more checking. I do notice that even though VO comes up on my logon screen, often I have to turn it back on once I reach the desktop. And even though I don't have it connected to a monitor, I do have a cable connected. jAlso, the server version isn't really different from the standard version. I got a doc from Apple describing how to revert to a standard version, and basically, if you haven't set up networking, which I have not, the first and only step is to delete the server icon from the dock. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Blouch Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 11:01 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Questions about mac mini So this could be fixed only in the server version, which would make some sense. Everyone else will still have to do the VGA to NTSC contraption I outlined previously or use a real monitor. CB On 8/24/11 11:08 PM, John Panarese wrote: Yes, I just bought mine a week ago, so I don't think it is fixed. It was Chris who recommended the setup with the VGA adaptor and converter box. For me, this has fixed the issues I was having and I am happily using my Mini without a monitor. Apparently, this varies from person to person, but I now know of four others who experienced either the exact problems I did or similar ones when not using a monitor. On Aug 24, 2011, at 10:45 PM, james Walton wrote: Take Care John Panarese jpanar...@gmail.com i disagree. this is the mid2011 mini. the finder becomes slow and the status bar is slow when i don't have the monitor connected. -- 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.
Re: Questions about mac mini
Hi, I have a 2009 mac mini without a monitor amnd it is working fine. I do entend to get a vga addapter to connect thoough so we will see how my machine works with it. Matthew On Aug 24, 2011, at 5:48 PM, Alex Hall wrote: 1. Run without a monitor: it is doable, but VO will not automatically start. I have not experienced the system preferences not saving that another lister described. I bought my Mini last week and updated to 10.7.1, so it should be the same type you will get. 2. Use iTouch as trackpad: this is also doable, but not, to my knowledge, in an accessible way. I contacted the developer of one such app, the most popular one I could find, to ask just that question and was told that accessibility is on the list for a future update but is not there yet. 3. Show mac screen on iTouch: It looks like this is also possible, but no word on accessibility. A common app, from a quick google search, seems to be Team Viewer. On 8/24/11, Ioana Gandrabur igandra...@gmail.com 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 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 GMail website) mehg...@gmail.com; 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 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.
RE: Questions about mac mini
I hear from others that they have trouble using the mini without a monitor. But I just bought the new Mini server edition, and I am having no trouble whatsoever. You can confirm if they have changed something that makes the newer models more non-monitor friendly if you send them an email at accessibil...@apple.com Hope that helps. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ioana Gandrabur Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 5:11 PM To: MacVisionaries Subject: Questions about mac mini 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 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.
Re: Questions about mac mini
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 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.
Re: Questions about mac mini
1. Run without a monitor: it is doable, but VO will not automatically start. I have not experienced the system preferences not saving that another lister described. I bought my Mini last week and updated to 10.7.1, so it should be the same type you will get. 2. Use iTouch as trackpad: this is also doable, but not, to my knowledge, in an accessible way. I contacted the developer of one such app, the most popular one I could find, to ask just that question and was told that accessibility is on the list for a future update but is not there yet. 3. Show mac screen on iTouch: It looks like this is also possible, but no word on accessibility. A common app, from a quick google search, seems to be Team Viewer. On 8/24/11, Ioana Gandrabur igandra...@gmail.com 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 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 GMail website) mehg...@gmail.com; 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 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.
Re: Questions about mac mini
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 jpanar...@gmail.com 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 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 GMail website) mehg...@gmail.com; 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 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.
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 jpanar...@gmail.com 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 jpanar...@gmail.com 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 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 GMail website) mehg...@gmail.com; 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 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.
RE: Questions about mac mini
They must have fixed it with th new ones, because my new mini server version is working fine without a monitor./ -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Panarese Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 5:56 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 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 jpanar...@gmail.com 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 jpanar...@gmail.com 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 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 GMail website) mehg...@gmail.com; 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 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.
Re: Questions about mac mini
Nice to hear they finally resolved the issue. Next question is whether this is just a mini server feature or is it all minis? I can imagine running 'headless' is a useful feature for a server since it might just be stuck in a rack with dozens of other boxes and no monitor. I would think the same circuit board design also applies to the 'regular' version, but won't trust it till somebody verifies. CB On 8/24/11 7:18 PM, Bill Holton wrote: They must have fixed it with th new ones, because my new mini server version is working fine without a monitor./ -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Panarese Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 5:56 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 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 jpanar...@gmail.com 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 Panaresejpanar...@gmail.com 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 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 GMail website) mehg...@gmail.com; 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 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.
Re: Questions about mac mini
my mini, has issues with no monitor. things become sluggish. -- 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.
Re: Questions about mac mini
How new is it? The sluggishness and other bad behavior without a monitor is well known but it sounds like the very latest models might have this fixed. CB On 8/24/11 10:15 PM, james Walton wrote: my mini, has issues with no monitor. things become sluggish. -- 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.
Re: Questions about mac mini
i disagree. this is the mid2011 mini. the finder becomes slow and the status bar is slow when i don't have the monitor connected. -- 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.
Re: Questions about mac mini
Yes, I just bought mine a week ago, so I don't think it is fixed. It was Chris who recommended the setup with the VGA adaptor and converter box. For me, this has fixed the issues I was having and I am happily using my Mini without a monitor. Apparently, this varies from person to person, but I now know of four others who experienced either the exact problems I did or similar ones when not using a monitor. On Aug 24, 2011, at 10:45 PM, james Walton wrote: Take Care John Panarese jpanar...@gmail.com i disagree. this is the mid2011 mini. the finder becomes slow and the status bar is slow when i don't have the monitor connected. -- 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.
