Mac mini set up

[mafy005]

Hey everyone out there! So I am very new with the Mac community so I apologize firsthand on any stupidity for not knowing jack about the Mac world. I just recently bought a Mac Mini 1.25GHz 1GB RAM 40GB w/Leopard. I have a keyboard, screen, and mouse from my old Compaq PC, but I was wondering how to hook it all up. Do I need a converter for the keyboard and mouse? Is there a serial hookup for the screen on the mini? Sorry for being so stupid, but I'm really needing some help. Thanks a ton!

-Miles R. Maftean

 

[Cave Man]

Macs take USB keyboards and mice. You might have to spend another US$40 to get going if yours are not USB.

 

[mafy005]

Both the keyboard and the mouse are not USB. How much am I looking at to convert the two? And what about the monitor?

 

[Cave Man]

I think you'll have to buy a new keyboard and mouse for your Mini. The Mini has a DVI port, so if your display is DVI it should connect straight to it. Otherwise you need a DVI to VGA adapter ($20) from Apple.

 

[trek1500]

Get the Apple keyboard..it's worth the investment for the command keys alone! Plus it has 2 USB 2.0 connectors on either side...

It's a bargain in my opinion!

 

[ADent]

Can't stand the Apple keyboards.

I have a nice MS keyboard that came with Mac drivers (so I can use and assign the extra keys and such).

 

[G5power]

As previously stated you will need a PS2 to USB adapter to convert your keyboard and mouse to plug into the mini.

For the video you will need a VGA to DVI adapter.

Both types of adapters can be found at most computer shops and stores like Best Buy and MicroCenter.

Good luck and be sure and post any questions on here.