Mac Mini gets an HDMI Port

One of the most popular uses for the mac mini is as a living room media server. Interestingly enough, this was what original drew me to the mac mini platform and convinced me to create Mac Mini World. I never understood why Apple avoiding directly marketing this device as a media machine. Instead Apple created the “Apple TV” which, while cool, isn’t exactly what I was looking for.

Finally, Apple has decided to embrace the mini media server by adding an HDMI port. While the DVI interface is technically compatible with HDMI, the direct port allows audio to be transmitted as well. This makes for a very clean single-cable setup, prefect for cramped A/V closets.

Last but not least… with the introduction of OS X Snow Leopard, Apple also improved support for HD-TV’s. Now OS X reports 1080i as the display rather then the confusing screen resolutions.

Nice work Apple. Nice.

Source: AppleInsider