- Before you select a video, a preview of it shows on the left side of the screen
- Being able to view content on another computer is really nices as I have my podcasts subscribed on my laptop, but I can still view them on the mini.
The installation was very easy. I just connected the DVI port to the HDMI switcher. I then changed the output resolution to 1080i. (I did have to turn off the overscan option.) Then I copied all of the media that was on our linux server and my laptop tot he mini. To control the mini, I am using a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. I also configured my Harmony 880 remote to control both the Mac mini and the HDMI switcher.
I was expecting 1080i, to be high enough resolution to use this has a computer monitor. But text looks so bad, that I wouldn't want to use it like this. I may just use the built in VNC server.
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Is you TV really large? I am thinking about doing the same thing and I am actually thinking about getting a smaller TV so that I could use it as a monitor.
ReplyDeleteI have a Sony 34" XBR direct view TV
ReplyDeleteI'm using a Mac Mini Intel 2GB RAM 120GB HD in an entertainment center with a Samsung LN-S3251D and going from DVI/RGB to RGB input. I tried DVI to HDMI first, but the Samsung is optimized for PC input via the RGB. I can do high resolution in super sharp (movies, itunes, iphoto, look great). If you're looking for an HDTV, I strongly recommend this particular Samsung line (just released, a little pricey). There is a larger version than the 32" I bought (had to fit in my existing entertainment furniture). I do audio output via toslink. Does Dolby Digital beautifully.
ReplyDeletewhat settings did you use to get this to work?
ReplyDeleteI configured the Mac mini as a "Media Center PC". For model number, I entered Mac Mini.
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