Mac Mini Dual Screen Help!

[vvebster]

Hey guys, I have 2008 Mac Mini with only 1 DVI like the picture below. Now my questions is, can I use this so I can use 2 monitors. I also have the DVI to VGA adapter and if there's any other way for me to get dual screen please let me know.

Thanks!

*Not my picture*

 

[dcoulson]

Assuming you want two independent displays, you can't use that adapter - It will mirror one display onto the other.

On the older Mini your options are to use a Matrox DualHead2Go, which creates a single large display out of two monitors, or you can use a DisplayLink USB->Video adapter which will give you a totally independent second display. The USB adapter isn't appropriate for video, but it works for web browsers and office apps.

 

[mcb001982]

You're going to need a USB video card, I was using one for a bit on the same style mini you have but what you're going to find is that the performance is really lack luster. If you're browsing websites or just need a little more space to view/edit docs you're fine but for video or gaming it sucks.

 

[vvebster]

You're going to need a USB video card, I was using one for a bit on the same style mini you have but what you're going to find is that the performance is really lack luster. If you're browsing websites or just need a little more space to view/edit docs you're fine but for video or gaming it sucks.

Oh nice, if you don't mind, can you post the link where I can buy it? I'm only going to use it for itunes, mail and web browsing. I'll be doing my photo editing on my main monitor. Thanks!

 

[dcoulson]

This is the one I use with my 2009 Mini

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/VIDU2DVIA/

Works pretty well. Make sure you download the DisplayLink 1.6 or 1.7 beta drivers, rather than whatever the device ships with.