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Is it possible to use an iPad as the monitor for a Mac Mini? Input would be from the Mac Mini's keyboard and mouse.

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You should be able to set up the VNC server on the Mac (it's under System Preferences > Sharing > Screen Sharing), and use a VNC client on the iPad.

This goes over the network, not through a cable. It's possible there's an app and cable solution, but I haven't heard of one.

I just found this post, which describes how to set up the Mini side of it.

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If it's something over the air then it's going to update the ipad screen very slowly. – Shedokan Nov 22 '11 at 19:19
Depending on the connection, probably. But it is a solution, and if you have a better one, please do post it. – Kevin Nov 22 '11 at 19:21
I didn't mean it in a bad way just as a note. – Shedokan Nov 22 '11 at 19:27
Sorry if that sounded overly defensive, I tried but couldn't come up with a softer way to put it. – Kevin Nov 22 '11 at 19:30
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Alternatively, there is Air Display.

You can set it to mirror the desktop and it will act the same as a primary monitor for the Mac Mini. I'm not sure if this will be faster or slower than VNC, though.

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Can I get an explanation for downvote? This is a perfectly viable solution given the criteria. – MaQleod Apr 25 at 18:57
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