mini - Mini Mac as a Media centre

jasonh2015 · jasonh2015 #1 (**permalink**)

07-01-2009, 03:51 PM

I was thinking of getting Mini Mac and using it for a Media Centre. Just wondering if anyone has done this? It also doesn't say if it supports blue tooth or a wireless keyboard? I know I can get a unit to do the job, but want it very basic, and not to much clutter.

I was going to get Apple TV, and put it on my HDTV, but if the Mini does it then I'm happy to spend the extra money, oh and does it come with a HDMI connection.

Thanks Jason

Strukt · Strukt #2 (**permalink**)

07-01-2009, 04:21 PM

The Mac mini is going to be my next media center computer. And I am going to use it with: Plex Media Center for OS X

Check that application out, it is really nice

The Mac mini doesnt come with an HDMI port but Mini Display Port. You can buy an adapter for that so you can connect it to your TV.

I made a little video of plex here: YouTube - Plex Media Center Review

XJ-linux · XJ-linux #3 (**permalink**)

07-01-2009, 04:32 PM

I use my Mini for a media center and Time Machine host. It works fine with a HDMI adapter. I use plain old Front Row and/or boxee for the media access. Thus far, there hasn't been the need for anything other than a wireless Mighty Mouse. Any typing I need to do I use desktop sharing and my MBP.

mdfuller · mdfuller #4 (**permalink**)

07-01-2009, 05:05 PM

It comes with a Mini-DVI port and a Mini DisplayPort interface. I am using the Mini-DVI adapter that came with it along with a DVI > HDMI cable.

jasonh2015 · jasonh2015 #5 (**permalink**)

07-02-2009, 04:10 PM

thanks for your info and reply everyone, its been a great help

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #6 (**permalink**)

07-02-2009, 04:37 PM

Apple - Mac mini - Tech Specs - Explore every Mac mini detail, inside and out.

It's right there in the specs. Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR. Every Intel Mini has had Bluetooth.

Strukt #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 14, 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 360 Mac Specs: rMBP 15" / 2.6GHz / 16GB / 512GB	07-01-2009, 04:21 PM The Mac mini is going to be my next media center computer. And I am going to use it with: Plex Media Center for OS X Check that application out, it is really nice The Mac mini doesnt come with an HDMI port but Mini Display Port. You can buy an adapter for that so you can connect it to your TV. I made a little video of plex here: YouTube - Plex Media Center Review My Blog: Apple Laptops
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dtravis7 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,777 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	07-02-2009, 04:37 PM Apple - Mac mini - Tech Specs - Explore every Mac mini detail, inside and out. It's right there in the specs. Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR. Every Intel Mini has had Bluetooth. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
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jasonh2015 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 22, 2008 Posts: 15	07-01-2009, 03:51 PM I was thinking of getting Mini Mac and using it for a Media Centre. Just wondering if anyone has done this? It also doesn't say if it supports blue tooth or a wireless keyboard? I know I can get a unit to do the job, but want it very basic, and not to much clutter. I was going to get Apple TV, and put it on my HDTV, but if the Mini does it then I'm happy to spend the extra money, oh and does it come with a HDMI connection. Thanks Jason
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mdfuller #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 01, 2007 Location: Sconie Posts: 1,216 Mac Specs: 13-inch MacBook Air	07-01-2009, 05:05 PM It comes with a Mini-DVI port and a Mini DisplayPort interface. I am using the Mini-DVI adapter that came with it along with a DVI > HDMI cable.
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jasonh2015 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 22, 2008 Posts: 15	07-02-2009, 04:10 PM thanks for your info and reply everyone, its been a great help
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