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So dual displays for the mini?

I still only see one DVI slot, so I don't think so. I could be wrong.

Edit: sure enough I am wrong, see reply.

There's a Mini DisplayPort as well. It's the smaller port to the right of the Mini DVI port. Adapters are available at the usual overinflated prices... I hope there will be more of a 3rd party aftermarket for these than for the Mini-DVI adapters.

So wait, the mini can do a dual display setup or does it just have two display ports?

It can do a dual display setup. Click on "compare" then on "complete specs" (2/3 of the way down) on the page for the Mac Mini here:

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/family/mac_mi...

"Connects to up to two external displays with digital resolution up to 2560 by 1600 via Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter or 1920x1200 via Mini DisplayPort, Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter, or Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter. Analog resolution (VGA) up to 2048 by 1536 using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter or Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter."

Sweet! I got a mini back in Nov when I went freelance and I've been thinking of getting another, because they're so cheap that you can have a second just as a backup. This pushes me over the fence into actually getting one, can't wait.

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