Mac mini as a media center: I am interested in knowing how much do you guys like having your mac mini connected to your HDTV?
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The Mini is very popular for this purpose. Several friends use them (even the previous version) and love them. I'm planning to buy one myself in the next few weeks. I get full 1080p when attaching my MacBook, so I expect no different from the Mini. But I would get it with 2 GB of RAM (you can add it later or order direct from Apple with the RAM upgrade as a build-to-order option).
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It does output RGB, so if your Mac outputs RGB and you have ability to output through an HDMI, why not?To restate, this has been a great TV in terms of picture quality and I couldn't be happier!
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Not having a MAC, I researched and found on the Amazon site where I purchased mine: For Business Presentations & Personal Media Sharing, USB Plug 'n Play instant set up; Apple Mac and PC Compatible. Also, additional features include adjustable tripod, 1280x800 VGA input support, 1920x1080 HDMI support, Micro SD Card slot, USB port, composite video input, and 3.5mm headphone jack. Our show season is starting next week, and although we've tested it, I don't remember the wireless part...Sorry about that part! But it's a great little machine. The 2.2 lb. shipping really refers to the 1 1/2 lb. box! This little guy is phenomenally light!! Not having a MAC, I researched and found on the Amazon site where I purchased mine: For Business Presentations & Personal Media Sharing, USB Plug 'n Play instant set up; Apple Mac and PC Compatible. Also, additional features include adjustable tripod, 1280x800 VGA input support, 1920x1080 HDMI support, Micro SD Card slot, USB port, composite video input, and 3.5mm headphone jack. Our show season is starting next week, and although we've tested it, I don't remember the wireless part...Sorry about that part! But it's a great little machine. The 2.2 lb. shipping really refers to the 1 1/2 lb.... » Read More Not having a MAC, I researched and found on the Amazon site where I purchased mine: For Business Presentations & Personal Media Sharing, USB Plug 'n Play instant set up; Apple Mac and PC Compatible. Also, additional features include adjustable tripod, 1280x800 VGA input support, 1920x1080 HDMI support, Micro SD Card slot, USB port, composite video input, and 3.5mm headphone jack. Our show season is starting next week, and although we've tested it, I don't remember the wireless part...Sorry about that part! But it's a great little machine. The 2.2 lb. shipping really refers to the 1 1/2 lb. box! This little guy is phenomenally light!! « Show Less
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Certain macs dont hold the ability to play the sound through the tv. I use external speakers and they work great!
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Yes, I have ours fed into two Sharp 70" led panels and the HDMI audio feed works through both panels with no issues at all. The room has its own audio so we don't run the sound on the panels, but the option is there and works. Did you get all the way into the sound settings on your mini? I'm not a Mac whiz, so I don't know exactly which steps you take, but there was more than one until we saw the HDMI choice. Actually the Mac is a dual boot to win7pro and it works on that operating system too. I can't stress how happy I was when I got my hands on the accell adapters, passive adapters just plain screwed me around in circles! Yes, I have ours fed into two Sharp 70" led panels and the HDMI audio feed works through both panels with no issues at all. The room has its own audio so we don't run the sound on the panels, but the option is there and works. Did you get all the way into the sound settings on your mini? I'm not a Mac whiz, so I don't know exactly which steps you take, but there was more than one until we saw the HDMI choice. Actually the Mac is a dual boot to win7pro and it works on that operating system too. I can't stress how happy I was when I got my hands on the accell adapters, passive adapters... » Read More Yes, I have ours fed into two Sharp 70" led panels and the HDMI audio feed works through both panels with no issues at all. The room has its own audio so we don't run the sound on the panels, but the option is there and works. Did you get all the way into the sound settings on your mini? I'm not a Mac whiz, so I don't know exactly which steps you take, but there was more than one until we saw the HDMI choice. Actually the Mac is a dual boot to win7pro and it works on that operating system too. I can't stress how happy I was when I got my hands on the accell adapters, passive adapters just plain screwed me around in circles! « Show Less
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If you have an HDMI out - then yes directly. You have a DisplayPort/Thunderbolt - then get a DisplayPort-HDMI adapter - then you can connect it, this is how I connected my parents mac mini to their HD TV. Sound is separate in this case. If you are also looking for sound to travel - The best route may be use an AppleTV and send your display to the AppleTV.
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The Fosmon mini displayPort (MiniDP/mDp) to HDMI works well. The problem I had at first with my MacBook Pro wasthat I did not have my display option set to "Mirror" the computer's screen. Now I watch movies etc. on my HDTV.
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It's totally fantastic with my MacBook Pro. It would look great with a Mini, and the high resolution is the same as the resolution of the 27" iMac and the Thunderbolt display.
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If you are going to direct attach it to the Mac Mini, your only choice is the 5D. I stream media on the 5N, which is only network attached and it steams without any problems. Full resolution media.
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Yes, my wife has this Monitor connected to a Mac Mini, you just may need an adapter.
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I have a MacBook Pro and it's great if you need to stream from your computer to a tv. Your tv has to have the HDMI outlet. I will say I use this only when showing iTunes content or things from my computer that cannot be streamed via Chromecast.
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As it happens, Janice... ...My Amazon review of this TV happens to be titled "A Great Computer Display (That's Also A Top TV)" (!) ...BUT... ...That usage is absolutely dependent on it being correctly cabled from the computer in question. The easiest and best connection is via HDMI, as on the latest Macs. Failing that, the display outputs of older systems will require external converter "active dongles" from those display ports to HDMI or (less conveniently) to the 3 RCA sockets of the "Component AV In" sockets on the TV's back panel. Either option will result in a good quality graphics display, with the HDMI inputs being by far the better option as they truly yield "state of the art" resolution.
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I did to a new Mac Mini. I just let the Mac choose the highest compatible resolution though.
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Hi MB:I am in the market for a webcam for my mid-2010 Mac Mini. Did you get the LifeCam up and running? How is it working? Do you recommend the LifeCam or have alternate recommendations?Thanks, and Happy holidays!TQM
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I have not tried that and I am not a mac person, but In theory you should be able to plug any HDMI source into it. Whether it be a macbook or dvd player should make no difference. Sorry I'm not more help..
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Nope. You need macTv. To my understanding it is your Mac not allowing the data to flow through properly. I may be wrong, but I have tried to play my mac on all if my TVs by setting up as an external monitor and it has never worked. Work around would be to create a 3rd party video, store it in the cloud and have your tv access that cloud service and watch from there. More hassle than its worth.
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Well, on my Mac Mini, I have another Thunderbolt cable and an HDMI cable. The extra curved part of the cable shroud they added makes it impossible to plug it in - it either jams against the HDMI cable or against the other Thunderbolt cable. So couldn't even try it out. This may only apply to the Mac Mini, and only if you have both of the other cables plugged in.