New model offers twice the storage for the same price. Four years since its last major update, the mac mini reemerges with pumpedup cpu speeds, new. Sleek applestyle design ideal for mac pro, imac, macbook air, macbook pro, macbook, and mac mini instantly add four usb 3. The t2 security chip consolidates several controllers into one, and includes a secure enclave coprocessor that provides the foundation for encrypted storage and secure boot capabilities. A knowledge base article on the companys support website details each one in part for those. There are three pleasant surprises on the back of the 2009 mac mini. View the technical specifications for mac mini, see what comes in the box, explore configuration options, and read.
Hook up 3 monitors to mac mini late 2014 ask different. Also gone is the previous models dvi video port, replaced by two video ports. Hello, i just got my mac mini today and either the thunderbolt 3 ports are broken or i dont know how to use it correctly. Mac pro introduced in 2019 if your mac notebook or desktop computer has more than one port like this, each port supports thunderbolt 3 and usbc. Heck, it may even seem somewhat vanilla at this point. The intel gma that was built into the mac mini was criticized for producing stuttering video, despite supporting hardware accelerated h. It is much more powerful, and as a result, it is no longer all that cheap. This upgraded display port supports both video and data connections and is capable of transferring data at 10 gigabits per second source. The thunderbolt 3 charges the mac mini, and the three usbc ports offer 5gbps downstream. No matter which port you use, mac mini 2018 cant recognise third connected thunderbolt device. The 2018 mac mini showed great promise after going 4 years without an update. Yes, i bought a 2018 mac mini and heres how i specd it out apple finally updated its longignored mac mini. Search discussions or ask a question about mac mini.
And some video ports transfer both audio and video data. Mar 16, 2020 the same mini displayport or thunderbolt port can be used as a video input that allows your imac to serve as a monitor for another mac. As far as screen refresh response time, this depends on the displays you purchase. Anyway, after a lot of pissing about it turns out that the port marked in green on the back of the mac mini seems to be dead, and i am able to get the 3 video signals out of the ports marked in orange which the official apple documentation says is not possible. Nov 04, 2018 last week, apple announced upgrades to the venerable mac mini. The mac mini stylized with a lowercase mini is a desktop computer made by apple inc. The four thunderbolt 3 usbc ports support external devices using displayport, thunderbolt up to 40 gbps. The mac mini ships with a hdmitodvi adapter but its only really apple monitors which use dvi, so for a regular monitor you may need a hdmitovga or mini displayporttovga connector instead. For wired network access, take advantage of the integrated gigabit ethernet port. Some speakers and professional audio interfaces connect to your computers usb port or firewire port. Despite its size, the 2018 mac mini offers enough ports to attach all your.
With all the pro specs david gewirtz has been asking for, lo. Asus full hd display compatible with your mac mini, easy setup on hdmi cable connection. Yes, i bought a 2018 mac mini and heres how i specd it. With these ports, you can connect a 5k display plus a separate 4k display, or up to three 4k displays. Frequently asked questions about the 2018 mac mini ram, storage, and more u by mike wuerthele tuesday, october 30, 2018, 01.
Nov 05, 2018 yes, i bought a 2018 mac mini and heres how i specd it out apple finally updated its longignored mac mini. Your mac mini also comes with 90 days of complimentary telephone technical support and a oneyear limited warranty from apple. Four years since its last major update, the mac mini reemerges with pumpedup cpu speeds, new and faster storage options, and a wholly overhauled. The same mini displayport or thunderbolt port can be used as a video input that allows your imac to serve as a monitor for another mac. With four thunderbolt 3 ports built in, mac mini 2018supports an hdmi display along with two 4k displays or one 5k display. Connect multiple displays to your mac mini 2018 apple support. The 2011 mac mini includes a new innovation, thunderbolt. One possible downside to the mac mini is its lack of an optical drive, a cut that might be a deal breaker for people who frequently use their computers to read cds or dvds.
Its 27 inches big, which is about the size of apples larger imac, and has a similar p3 wide color gamut with 500 nits brightness. The 2018 mac mini is the is the first update to this product in four years. Portswise, the apple mac mini 2018 comes with four thunderbolt 3 usbc ports, an hdmi 2. Thunderbolt 3 is our most powerful and versatile port ever and mac mini has four of them. Using the right adapter, you can connect the mac mini to. Heres a handson article on using the mac mini for video editing with final cut pro. At least 1080p video over hdmi, and some mac models support higher resolutions when connecting to 4k displays, 5k displays, and ultra hd tvs. All you need are the proper ports and cables to make the connection between the two macs. Mac computers that have an hdmi port comply with hdmi 1. If your mac has a usbc port, you can use usbc adapter cables to connect your mac to displays and other devices.
On tuesday, apple unveiled a muchrequested refresh of the mac. Although its designed to match the mac mini, the ministack hard drive can add usb 2. All 5 video ports share the same graphic card limitation unfortunately. The current retina macbook pros and mac mini have a dedicated hdmi port which you can connect a standard hdmi cable to, displaying your mac on your hdtv. Your mac mini comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a oneyear limited warranty. Ive confirmed this by trying to plug in 3 monitors directly into the ports on the mac mini two via thunderbolt, 1 via hdmi, with the same results as the op. For a certain type of mac user, myself included, the new mac mini strikes a. Technical specifications for the mac mini core i5 2. Unfortunately, when i tried the solutions, including. To learn more about how apple will service your mac mini, click here. This shows us testing the mac mini we had repaired usb port problems on. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats.
With multiple ports, including those for thunderbolt and usb 3, the 2018 mac mini is perhaps the most flexible version to date. Technical specifications for the mac mini core i7 2. The new mac mini is a powerhouse little machine, complete with pro features and the ability to add a. The new mini brings a host on improvements, including intels. With a variety of ports, mac mini is ready for a variety of workflow configurations. Premium quality, matches apple white newertech mini displayport. Mac mini can support up to two displays using its hdmi and thunderbolt ports.
So at this point, i concluded that the problem was either with the displayportdvi adapter, or with the mac mini itself. The apple mac mini is a versatile machine noted for having a plethora of ports. This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. With a variety of ports, the mac mini is ready for a variety of workflow configurations.
The mac mini comes with four thunderboltusbc ports, and you can connect two or three displays through these ports, depending on the screen resolution used for each display. Dec 12, 2018 if youre looking for a mac solution where you get to pick the monitor, keyboard, and other accessories, this is the one to get. On the back of the mini, youll find four thunderbolt 3 ports using usb typec connections, two usb 3. However, this port does support mini displayport for video output, so you can use a mini displayport cable to connect a mini displayport display. Mac mini 2018 and probably some macbooks pro with four thunderbolt ports does not support more than two thunderbolt devices working at the same time.
Mac mini 2018 thunderbolt 3 usb c ports apple community. Configure a mac mini 2018 for video editing larry jordan. Mar 24, 2020 this lg monitor supports usbc and thunderbolt. Use thunderbolt 3 with displays and other devices that connect using either a thunderbolt 3 cable or usbc cable. The mac mini doesnt come with a monitor, but you can connect it to one using one of the ports on the back of the device.
Mar 23, 2020 suddenly my 3rd monitor stopped working, and all the ports on the usbvga converter went wonk. In addition to video, the hdmi port on a mac will also transmit audio which makes using something like a mac mini as a media centre extremely tempting. For the first time since 2014, apple has introduced a new mac mini. Thunderbolt and thunderbolt 2 are not the same as mini displayport. Find answers with millions of other mac mini users in our vibrant community. However, for specific uses such as video editing or even server hosting, the small mac mini is an ideal alternative to the barebones pc.
Thunderbolt 2, dvi, and vga output supported using adapters sold. Oct 25, 2012 despite its diminutive form factor, apples late2012 mac mini is packed to the rafters with ports. The mac mini is apples only desktop model that doesnt include a keyboard or. Bottom line, the only way to properly add three 4k displays on the mac mini or macbook pro without any lag is with an egpu. Frequently asked questions about the 2018 mac mini ram.
You can use these ports to connect to headphones, speakers, or an audio system. The new mac mini models provide the most significant upgrades to the line yet, offering slightly better cpu performance, considerably improved video capabilities, increased expandability, and. Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more. So much so that im getting a ton of email about whether we can use the mac mini for video editing. Its not the preferred workstation of graphic designers or video editors. Connect multiple displays to your mac mini 2018 apple. Given the machines age, it might be tempting to think of the computer as outdated. Suddenly my 3rd monitor stopped working, and all the ports on the usbvga converter went wonk. Mar 06, 2020 one of the high one screen out of all best monitors for mac mini. Satechi debuts slick usbc stand hub for mac mini 9to5mac. The main array of ports on the mac mini comprises four thunderbolt 3usb typec ports and two regular usb 3.
Thunderbolt 3 is powerful and versatile, and the mac mini has four of them. Apples specs show that the late2014 which is still being sold today, october 2015 mac mini can support up to two displays using its hdmi and thunderbolt ports. Use usbc with displays and other devices that connect using a usbc cable. Portswise, the apple mac mini 2018 comes with four thunderbolt 3 usbc. Anyway, after a lot of pissing about it turns out that the port marked in green on the back of the mac mini seems to be dead, and i am able to get the 3. They have the same shape, but use different symbols on the cable and port. Late 2012 md387lla macmini6,1 a47 2570 all mac mini models all 2012 models dynamically compare this mac to others. The mac mini is a desktop computer made by apple inc. The 2018 mac mini comes with quad and 6core processors, up to 64gb in memory, and allflash storage. Serving nottingham derby and leicester with computer service for pc and mac.
For those familiar with last years mac mini, what youre peering at above isnt likely to strike you as jarring. Nov 16, 2018 the 2018 mac mini has been overhauled. Nov 18, 2018 whether you have limited ports on the new macbook pro or an onboard graphics limitations with the mac mini, you start to run into issues as soon as you want to add more than a few displays to your new apple computer. The io available on the new mac mini allows users to connect a number of devices through its 4 thunderbolt 3 ports, 2 usba ports, hdmi 2. Most importantly, the 2018 mac mini features four thunderbolt 3 ports, making it highly versatile. Mac mini 2018 thunderbolt limitation macrumors forums. The four thunderbolt 3 usbc ports support external devices using displayport, thunderbolt up to 40 gbps, and usb 3. And this upgrade turned a diminutive system into a powerhouse. The thunderbolt 3 usbc ports the thunderbolt icon and hdmi 2.
Nov 19, 2019 one usbc cable in the back of the standhub attaches to the mac mini to offer six seven if you count each card reader separately frontfacing ports for easy access that professional users will. Connects to hdmi using a thirdparty mini displayport to hdmi adapter or cable. After all that was done i wanted to connect my second monitor with a brand new usb c to display port cable and i wanted to connect my external ssd with a brand new usb c to usb 3 cable. Mac mini features the apple t2 security chip secondgeneration custom mac silicon designed by apple to make mac mini even more secure. It is one of four desktop computers in the current macintosh lineup, serving as an alternative to the allinone imac, and sits below the performance range imac pro and mac pro. Thunderbolt3anschlusse bis zu 40 gbits mit unterstutzung fur displayport. Your mac includes one or more video ports, which you can use to connect to a display, tv, or projector.
With all the pro specs david gewirtz has been asking for, lo these many years, he. The 2009 models change the video outputs to minidvi and mini displayport, which allowed for dual displays. Yes, i bought a 2018 mac mini and heres how i specd it out. The mac mini is a tiny computer with enormous capabilities. For full 5k resolution on a larger display, the ultrafine 5k is your perfect choice. On the front, theres just a slotloading optical drive and a power light. With four thunderbolt 3 ports built in, mac mini 2018 supports an hdmi. On the rear, almost enough ports to do everything important. I booted the mac mini up and selected the restore from time machine option. And now mac mini can be configured with 10gb ethernet so its ready to move mountainous files and monstrous data up to 10 times faster. It is one of four desktop computers in the current macintosh lineup, serving as an alternative to the allinone imac, and sits below the performance range imac pro and mac pro the mac mini is apples only consumer desktop computer since 1998 to ship without a display, keyboard, or mouse. Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided.