Hardware General Mac Upgrade Discussion, Ram, HHD, OS/updates, Cable, Driver etc
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 Sep 28 2011, 07:40 PM
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i took the plunge for a Mac Mini Base model...
now i m thinking of sumbat-ing an SSD inside the Mac Mini... before i decide on which model... The SATA inside Mac mini is the SATA III 6Gbps rite? So it can fully utilize a Vertex III or equivalent rite?  |
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Sep 28 2011, 07:51 PM
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#22
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Thank you for the poison, Captain!
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Sep 28 2011, 10:31 PM
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#23
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HELP NEEDED!!!!!!!!!!
I've just connected my mac mini to my current monitor using HDMI.... and to my horror.... the graphics sucks! But when i use the HDMI->DVI and use my DVI-D cable...the display is perfect... i tot HDMI would have the same output as the DVI?  Help please? Bcoz i need the DVI port for my Windows PC!  |
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Sep 28 2011, 10:39 PM
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EVERYTHING!
of coz fonts are the most obvious... icons...even the background! even the desktop couldn't fit into my monitor! HDMI is THAT bad? help? |
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Sep 28 2011, 10:51 PM
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QUOTE(stringfellow @ Sep 28 2011, 10:49 PM) For the "desktop not fitting on the screen", go to the Display tab on your System Preferences, pick the right HDMI resolution and slide the underscan meter until it fits. Thanks for the suggestion String!As for the background/fonts looking like crap, I don't look at my HDTV at close range so it doesn't bother me. You can try changing the Color Profile, also under the Display tab in System Preferences. I came from DVI and moved to HDMI, and after some retweaks using the TV remote with regards to sharpness/contrast/hue/color, I get to what I "prefer" to be my own optimum viewing settings.  Tried all of those and still...the output is crap!  i guess i need a new monitor!  |
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Sep 28 2011, 11:07 PM
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The fonts have this halo like thing around them...
and damn it's annoying! I've tried font smoothing...still crap... i m using ayam monitor only... |
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Sep 28 2011, 11:16 PM
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QUOTE(olivur @ Sep 28 2011, 11:12 PM) you've no idea how much i'm inclined to strangle you right now. lol so are we searching for a new monitor now? anything below Thunderbolt is ayam rite?hahahahaha... A Samsung 23"...how can a SAMSUNG suck so bad?!!!!!  as long as the monitor is not something priced at 3099 i think i can still manage.... u r looking for a new monitor as well? |
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Sep 28 2011, 11:19 PM
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QUOTE(stringfellow @ Sep 28 2011, 11:15 PM) Monitors, there's only two I can recommend. Apple's Thunderbolt Display or Dell Ultrasharp U2711 IPS panel. HDTV? My Bravia Z workhorse still works its magic. Thunderbolt Display would be out of the question for the time being.... the Dell however...is interesting! |
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Sep 29 2011, 07:28 AM
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i too have to agree that Dell is never in any list considered a Bling Factor...but the prices are very encouraging!
i was thinking the price is 1k+ for the 27"...but at 2299... i might as well stretch a bit for the Thunderbolt! =D but... there's always a but... the Thunderbolt display can only be connected to 1 Mac!  So basically if i take the thunderbolt display...i can consider throwing away my WIndows PC! =( Any other good monitor suggestions for 1920 x 1200? Or any monitor with Dual DVI-D will make me very happy!  Added on September 29, 2011, 7:30 amOh damn me! I m looking at the Dell website now and they have the 1920x1200 with 2 DVI-D ports!  BUT.... the price is almost like the 27"! This is not good! This post has been edited by xandman: Sep 29 2011, 07:30 AM |
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Sep 29 2011, 08:49 AM
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2370HD?
thats ayam rite? Now i cannot concentrate at work thinking of the IPS DELL! |
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Sep 29 2011, 09:54 AM
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Hey thanks olivur!
I'll give that a try first then I'll decide if i need a new monitor!  U r a lifesaver!  |
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Sep 29 2011, 01:51 PM
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QUOTE(cRazYee @ Sep 29 2011, 01:39 PM) just pull out your credit card, browse to here eh?http://accessories.ap.dell.com/sna/product...centPopular,rk: ka ching! all done! concentrate on making new money only RM1999, the connection you got here is really good *hint, Apple thunderbolt display share same panel as U2711 why you need dual DVI-D for 1920X1200 display? no need for that Added on September 29, 2011, 1:39 pmplus 3 year warranty, any dead pixel can change Added on September 29, 2011, 1:41 pmor http://accessories.ap.dell.com/sna/product...centPopular,rk: for rm799, i think is quite decent 1999? not 2299 meh? how come only 1999? |
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Sep 29 2011, 09:40 PM
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After tried the suggestion in Olivur's reply...
now i can smile back... the display is ok! Phew! Save some bucks here! Anyway after calibrating the monitor...i m very close to the display on my MBP...  Just that the colours are too saturated... can advice me where to change the colour settings? i m stumped! |
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Sep 30 2011, 09:40 AM
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QUOTE(olivur @ Sep 29 2011, 11:17 PM) tu la. belum apa apa dah cakap your old samsung cap ayam. ada ke! I did the calibration.you mean colour profile? system pref > displays > colour tab. you could do a minor calibration but usually choosing the right colour profile does the trick. But the saturated colour is still there... QUOTE(stringfellow @ Sep 29 2011, 11:37 PM) If your Samsung is an HDTV, you can only change color profile on the Mac. Further color calibration is via remote of your TV. owh ok!i'll check on the TV settings! Thanks! Added on September 30, 2011, 9:56 amJust wondering... will a calibration device such as Spyder help with my problem? This post has been edited by xandman: Sep 30 2011, 09:56 AM |
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Sep 30 2011, 03:51 PM
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i guess sooner or later i'll get a proper monitor... i just cant stand monitors with weird looking colours... |
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Sep 30 2011, 04:20 PM
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QUOTE(stringfellow @ Sep 30 2011, 04:04 PM) My Bravia Z aint "proper" by any standards, I go back to my U2711 for that. Maybe you've worked with properly calibrated monitors before this and expect the same when you're switching over to HDTVs? That is practically impossible. Reason being, monitors are designed with the user in mind scrutinizing the image on screen at close distance, like when you're using it with a computer. An HDTV is not designed that way, you're supposed to view it from a distance, therefore close scrutiny will always reveal flaws and imperfection that will stall your photo/video processing workflow. yeah i think so.I m spoilt by my previous 24" Ultrasharp.... |
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Sep 30 2011, 10:21 PM
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QUOTE(olivur @ Sep 30 2011, 05:53 PM) previous? what'd you do to it ._. it was not the new generation of Ultrasharp...a bit ancient... so i sold it off... hahahahaha.... |
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Oct 1 2011, 11:21 AM
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Hi guys.
I decided to do a little projectt his morning.... And this is what i got... » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « But i got a little problem.... » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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Oct 1 2011, 11:29 AM
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Wahahahahaha.
But somehow not as fast as ur Vertex 3. i m using Force 3. But thats more than what i really need! Thanks for the awesome poison! |
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Oct 1 2011, 12:51 PM
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QUOTE(olivur @ Oct 1 2011, 11:43 AM) sirens. during normal running!anyways xandman, when you said that the led doesn't light up do you mean when it first starts up or when it's in sleep mode? codicil* stringfellow - October has arrived. the 5th beckons! hahahaha... now my mini is some sort "buta"... |
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