Mac Mini Dual Screen Question

[vvebster]

I have a that only has one DVI port and I want to set up a dual screen so I can edit pictures and videos easier. My question is, which one should I get?

A USB to DVI video display adapter (around 40$) or a self-powered video display adapter (100$+) ?

Note: all I'm going to be doing is, web browsing, picture editing and video editing. I'm not going be doing any gaming

Please let me know asap, as I'm about to go out in an hour to find a display adapter. Thank you and have a nice day.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

What happened with this?

Mac Mini Dual Screen Help!

 

[vvebster]

What happened with this?

Mac Mini Dual Screen Help!

Yeah, I've been reading a lot of comments on other forums. I just wanted to see if other people know a thing or 2 about my situation.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

A USB adapter will work for text windows or the bins, but not for video display, that will be only properly working with the DVI connection.

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[dcoulson]

I have a that only has one DVI port and I want to set up a dual screen so I can edit pictures and videos easier. My question is, which one should I get?

A USB to DVI video display adapter (around 40$) or a self-powered video display adapter (100$+) ?

Not sure what a 'self-powered video display adapter' is. If you find a USB to DVI adapter based on the DL-195 chipset (find one which does 1920x1080) you will probably have more success than a cheaper adapter. That said, you're probably going to be spending ~$70. It's not much use for video, but it works for the basics. Sounds like you have an older Mini (2008 or earlier), so using a USB adapter is probably going to beat the crap out of the CPU. You might be better of looking for a refurb 2010 or 2011 mini which will natively do 2 displays.