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my dell u2711 has a display port
does the mac mini 2012 have a display port or must I use the thunderbold port (if the latter do I need an extra adapter)?
 
my dell u2711 has a display port
does the mac mini 2012 have a display port or must I use the thunderbold port (if the latter do I need an extra adapter)?

Here is the back of the MM:
http://images.apple.com/mac-mini/images/specs_ports.jpg

Unfortunately for you, it seems like you will need an adapter for it to work. The only adapter that ships with the MM is the HDMI-DVI option.

I don't see any way for to avoid getting an adapter. Would I be correct in assuming that you have a display port cable? If so, I would look for a mini-displayport to displayport.
 
Just need a Mini Displayport to Displayport cable
Second that. Just get a cheapass (black) cable. Don't start with adapters. And if the shop sells black AC cables for 1 buck, get that one too.
 
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Here is the back of the MM:
http://images.apple.com/mac-mini/images/specs_ports.jpg

Unfortunately for you, it seems like you will need an adapter for it to work. The only adapter that ships with the MM is the HDMI-DVI option.

I don't see any way for to avoid getting an adapter. Would I be correct in assuming that you have a display port cable? If so, I would look for a mini-displayport to displayport.

Well, I don't know dell u2711 has following Connectivity: DisplayPort (DP).
There's also a displayport cable included.
Do I need to buy something extra? Can someone give an url (internet link) to what exactly?
tx
 
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Second that. Just get a cheapass (black) cable. Don't start with adapters. And if the shop sells black AC cables for 1 buck, get that one too.
Well, I don't know dell u2711 has following Connectivity: DisplayPort (DP).
There's also a displayport cable included.
Do I need to buy something extra? Can someone give an url (internet link) to what exactly?
tx
 
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