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    Mac Mini + what size lcd can I get?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by fd393, Mar 7, 2009.

  1. fd393

    fd393 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just ordered the basic Mac Mini tonight. Picked up 4GB of ram from newegg and a 500gb HDD. Shopping for a LCD now.

    Is the GPU good enough to power a 26'' monitor? I'd be willing to go to 24'' at the lowest.

    thank you! Please respond quick cuz I wanna complete my order tonight :D
     
    fd393, Mar 7, 2009
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  2. Beatsiz

    Beatsiz Life Enthusiast

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    You might want to learn how to "read" apples "perfect" descriptions...

    DUAL LINK DVI
    2560*1600 30" basically

    DVI
    1920*1200

    The size really doesnt matter its the INPUT and the RESOLUTION

    I'd say get a 1920*1200 monitor (most likely going to be 22"-24")
    if you have the cash and want an amazing experience...
    2560*1600 baby!!!


    The more resolution the more space and stuff you have on the screen
     
    Beatsiz, Mar 7, 2009
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Why not two displays?
     
    ZaZ, Mar 7, 2009
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    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    Has the Mac Mini been confirmed to support two displays? I know the previous gen Mac Minis didn't support more than one display.
     
    Budding, Mar 7, 2009
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    phobic Notebook Consultant

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    It does. I have my Mini connected to 2 24" LCDs and it works fine. You'll just need a mini displayport to DVI adapter for the other monitor.
     
    phobic, Mar 7, 2009
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  7. Luke1708

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    24" is the sweet spot for an lcd.
     
    Luke1708, Mar 7, 2009
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