Walk in today at Apple TRX and bought my first ever Mac Mini after they confirm that they just received their stock this morning. This is my first my venture into Mac OS. Got back and set them using my 4k tv, paired with Bluetooth mouse and keyboard. Setup was easy not like windows as all of the item paired automatically. Just that I still got to learn all the basics regarding Mac operating system. Base model is enough for me. Planning to hook this mac mini to two display.
Using my current monitor Asus proart PA248QV 24 but display not so sharp using this monitor. Just now hook up to my Sony tv 4k resolution seems better and text seems sharper. Later at work I will try on my two Asus rog xg27acs.
Anyone using Mac mini with sub 4k monitor? For example WUXGA resolution or 2k monitor How's your experience? I've tried on these types of monitor and so far not satisfied with font sharpness. Also tried better display app. Seems not so much different. My windows laptop with these displays have better sharpness.
I think ppl have said 1440p monitors are the worst for macOS. Maybe need to upgrade 4k monitors.
I guess upgrading is the only option. I did search for solution. Many mentioned that apple want you to purchase their product and because of that they didn't improve their monitor scaling issues
i'm using 1080p monitor, its not really good, text is blurry, but i can live with it.
For me I prefer sharp text/display and it's annoying that the problem can only be improve using third party solution. I noticed better improvement using 2k with better display. Also tried using dual monitor drop and drag the windows sometime the windows doesn't snap properly and occasionally 2nd monitor black out not sure why. Seems like a bug.
Wanna ask a question on the initial setup of mac mini. When you first turn on the mac mini for setup, will it be able to detect BT keyboard/mouse or even your Magic mouse? Or need to use wired input devices / wireless adapter for first time setup?
To answer, I used logitech bluetooth mouse and keychron keyboard. Both have no problem and can be detected. If not, you may have to put them in bluetooth pairing mode.
OK this is driving me mad. I am using my Mac Mini M4 with a M7 Samsung 4K monitor. The very first C-C cable that i use to connect them together works perfectly but I felt it was a bit short at 0.5 meters. BTW this is the description of this cable on the shopee page that I bought it from - USB C to USB C Cable 100W USB 3.2 Type C Gen2 20Gbps Data Transfer Cable PD Fast Charging 4K Video Monitor Thunderbolt 3.
Since it was a bit too short I decided to buy a longer cable. This are the specs - 20Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C to Type C Cable PD 100W Video 8K@60Hz. However when I try to connect it, there is no signal. So my conclusion is that it is not comaptible.
I bought a 3rd cable - USB4 Cable with 240W Fast Charging 1m 8K Monitor 40Gbps Compatible with USB 4 Thunderbolt 4 Type C. It does not work! No signal!
What specs should I be looking for in the cable? Is it really so difficult to find a compatible cable?? Please help.
To be safe go for display port to usb c cable. U green have one from usb c to display port 1.4. Look for cable that support display port alt mode. If usb c to usb c find those that support Thunderbolt 4 from Orico. Used to buy one around RM89 longest is 2M long.
Just to be clear the usb c to display port cable has usb c on one end and hdmi on the other, right?
Sorry no. I mean to say display port to usb c. Meaning display port connected to your monitor while another end is usb c. Display port is not HDMI. Refer to the another post by another forummer.
My monitor only has 2 hdmi ports and one usb-c port.
Then you may have to find usb c to usb c route. the cable must be able to support display port alt mode meaning it can output display to your monitor. To be safe buy thunderbolt 3/4 certified cable.
Just to update regarding display issues and scaling for external display. I bought Dell S2722QC and confirmed betterdisplay really works to make font sharper. It is significantly sharper using hiDPI settings at 2560x1440. Calibrated the display using Spyder colorimeter and manage to get 100% sRGB, 81% Adobe RGB and 85% of P3. Delta E average at 0.87. Not bad actually for the color gamut and accuracy. Brightness not so much at 320Nits max after calibration. I think it is bang for the buck monitor for those who want to purchase one.
This post has been edited by razkal: Jan 6 2025, 01:00 PM
DELL Ultrasharp U2724D has some pretty good offer now. 120Hz IPS Black display. downside need to connect via HDMI. no issue if you're using mac mini only. If you wanna also connect your macbook then not so convenient.
Not 4K monitor but at least colour accurate but for normal user you wont notice the differences on colour. Dell S2722QC is a better deal at 4k reso, usbc c cable included, adjustable stand. I've compared 27 inch 2k monitor at native reso and 27 inch 4k monitor scaled down to 2k. 4k monitor better and sharper, higher PPI. Trust me once you get to 4k, you wont look back at 2k monitor. If got 5k monitor much better.
This post has been edited by razkal: Jan 9 2025, 09:30 AM
120 Hz smooth scrolling, deep black and color accuracy is my priority. S series can never come near UltraSharp series. Inferior panel even though it's 4K. I'm UltraSharp user for more than 20 years and I intend to stick with that. Also, I cannot stand the outdated design of S2722QC. Thick bezel with the fugly DELL logo in the bottom.
Maybe I'll wait for the latest Dell U2725QE 4K which will be launched next month. But that won't be cheap.... retailed for USD700. Cost more than the Mac mini.
Go for it you have the money. But for me high PPI over colour accuracy and dell s2722qc just served it purpose. After calibration it's bang for the buck monitor. I am an ultra sharp believer as well since Dell U2311h. Still have that one but colour already deteriorated. However my last ultasharp u2419h was a bad panel sold to a guy.
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