The thunderbolt port, first introduced in 2011, looks the same as mini displayport and is backwardscompatible. With the new 27 apple thunderbolt display now shipping to customers, apple has posted a. Apples added hot new processors and dropped the optical drive is the. Mac mini specs say its supported via thunderbolt port mac mini mid 2011 technical specifications. Can i use a 2011 imac as a screen with a new apple mac. So, i was in the local apple store tonight, and got to playing with a 2011 27 imac.
The higherend mid2011 mac mini models the mac mini core i5 2. The complexities of using old apple monitors to work with new usbcequipped macs. Ive run into some that support multiple displays on windows, but only one on os x. It was like i got a new mac recently ive purchased this samsung uhd monitor on my windows pc the uhd resolution worked outofthe box since the graphic card was pretty performant but on mac mini didnt. We have tested the compatibility between thunderbolt of mac mini mid 2011 and mid 2010 and macbook air and eizo monitors. Its still, unfortunately, missing a usbc port, but it does have a usb 3. Mac mini mid 2011 with lg 29u58 ultrawide apple community. And then theres the problem of os x support, as even if you did manage to hook them up, they may not do anything but mirror each other. Theres an old 2011 mac mini driving a big tv that i use for writing, whiteboard, and. With an adapter, the mini displayport can drive displays that feature vga, dvi or hdmi interfaces. Fans of the compact, nononsense designs of previous mac minis will be happy to learn that the new mac mini inherits the same small, squareish.
From basics to pro tips, get more out of your new mac with the help of a specialist. Fortunately, the new mac mini allows for ram upgrades. Aluminum mac mini integrated and dedicateddiscreet video processor info as well as multiple display4k ultra hd support on a mac mini. How to connect an old dvi monitor to newer usbc mac.
Yes, i bought a 2018 mac mini and heres how i specd it out zdnet. The late 2018 mac mini models have four thunderbolt 3 usbc. Hoping someone out there with more awareness of the newer monitors than i can make suggestions for what i should be considering. Multiple monitors on new imac 2011 macrumors forums. Mac mini with amd graphics can support an hdmi compatible device on its hdmi port when using two thunderbolt displays. I believe the 2012 imac has a similar screen, however apple now mounts the actual lcd screen closer to the glass and also uses a new antireflective coating on the glass. Choose apple menu system preferences, click displays, then click the arrangement tab. New mac minis deliver serious performance macworld. Heck, it may even seem somewhat vanilla at this point.
The video output of the mac mini is via a standard dvi connection. Aptly named, the apple mac mini is an ultracompact computer featuring the same easytouse mac operating system as its larger imac and mac pro counterparts. Add two displays to your mac with the dualhead2go me. You can hook up one display via hdmi and the other one using. Apples thunderbolt display contains the same screen and glass overlay as the 2011 27 imac and has the same overall appearance, so it pairs perfectly with the computer note. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. New to the thunderbolt display was the switch from mini displayport and usb to a. Given that its the only new port onboard, its worth mentioning that thunderbolt is a. Will any monitor work with a mac mini november 2011. Get 3% daily cash with apple card, or get special financing. Mac mini core duo how to disassemble and upgrade memory and hard drive a1176 duration.
The macbook pro screen is too small for desktop use, and the imac screen is. In my rig, one monitor is connected to the minis minidisplayport port with a. What are the best brands of portable monitors for a mac mini. I have two of these on a pole stand hooked up to my mac mini 2012, as part of my stand up desk.
The team behind the campaign says that animaionic was created specifically for the creative community, offering it the graphics capabilities and storage it needs at a price ultimately lower than that of the mac pro. The 2015 and later macbook uses usbc for usb 3 and displayport. Mini displayport was announced by apple towards the end of 2008. So as not to limit your choice of monitor, apple includes a dvi to vga adapter with every new mac mini. The late 2014 mac mini models have two thunderbolt 2 ports and an hdmi port. Hi, i am building my studio and will purchasing a new mac minireally not sure if i should go with a 4252 inch hdtv or dual monitors. To that end, any of the monitors in this group would be a great choice for your new tiny mac.
Just like the 24inch led cinema display before it, the 27inch led cinema display was designed as an ideal companion for macbook, macbook pro and macbook air models as well as desktop macs with a mini displayport and it is not. However, this port does support mini displayport for video output, so you can use a mini. Suggestions for dual 4k monitor setup for new 2018 macmini. Apple core i5 mac mini unboxing mid 2011 27 photos. The computers small footprint fits almost anywhere you. I would like to use a 29 inch lg monitor with a native resolution of 2560x1080. A new kickstarter campaign is seeking funds for animaionic, a mac mini docking station that supports external gpus and ssds.
Suggestions for dual 4k monitor setup for new 2018 macmini upgrading to the new mac mini and figure its time to go with a dual 4k monitor setup as well. One of lgs latest monitors, the 4k 27uk850w sports usbc, hdr. So right now i have two 1080p hdmi monitors hooked up to a windows pc. How many external monitors can an imac actually support. How to connect 4 monitors to mac mini 2011 ask different. The main requirements are a thunderbolt cable, and the imac must be booted into macos. With four thunderbolt 3 ports builtin, mac mini supports an hdmi display along with two 4k displays or one 5k display. Smart new features like sidecar, powerful technologies for developers, and your favorite ipad apps, now on mac. I have a mac mini mid 2011 with intel hd graphics 3000 512 mb. For those familiar with last years mac mini, what youre peering at above isnt likely to strike you as jarring. Coloredge cg275w, cg245w, cg243w, cg223w flexscan sx2762w, sx2462w, s2243w, ev2333w. In this video i show you how a dual monitor setup works on the 2011 mac mini. Test results on the compatibility between thunderbolt of mac mini mid 2011 and mid 2010 and macbook air and eizo monitors. Thunderbolt ports on your 2011 or later mac support mini displayport, a common technology for connecting.
The new mac minis limit a user to daisy chaining up to 2 thunderbolt displays as with most macs actually. How would i go about hooking up both to the new mac mini, one hdmi and get a thunderbolt to hdmi adapter. Apple mac mini desktop mc936lla july, 2011 for sale. Thunderbolt and thunderbolt 2 are not the same as mini displayport. It took a bit time of mine but i got some valuable information regarding portable screens for your macbook and mac mini. For example, 15 and 17inch macbook pros from early 2011 and later, imacs and the 2.
Make sure that the mirror displays checkbox is selected. Aluminum mac mini video processors, multiple displays. It puts a heavy load on the computer though, so youll need a new mac mini. I have exactly the setup you describe, with a 2010 mac mini, with three samsung 245bws even. The ability to daisychain monitors and peripherals off of it enables the. Apple mac mini mc815lla july, 2011 for sale online ebay. They have the same shape, but use different symbols on the cable and port. If youre unfamiliar with mac computers but considering a switch from a windows pc, choosing a new mac mini is an affordable option. Hi, i am building my studio and will purchasing a new mac minireally not sure if i should go with. In the system information, under displays, the builtin display was listed, following by 4 additional displays. Compatibility with thunderbolt of mac mini and macbook air.
Now, using two mini displayport adapters plugged in to the 27inch imacs thunderbolt ports, users can simultaneously output to two monitors in addition to the main builtin screen of the imac. With apple tv, you can mirror the entire display of your mac to your tv, or use your tv as a separate display. Mac mini with amd graphics can support a hdmi compatible device on its hdmi port when using two thunderbolt displays. I very rarely get an issue with it, and if i do, all thats needed is to power it off and back on. Unlike the imac, the mac mini doesnt have its own monitor, which means that youll need to supply your own.