Can I use this as a second monitor for a mid-2011 iMac 21.5"?
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I would think so. You may need an adapter. I use mine with a 2013 Mac book air, I just needed an adapter I picked up at the apple store
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Unfortunately, you will not be able to do so for two reasons1. This monitor requires two USBs (one for power and the other for more power and the signal)2. This monitor requires DisplayLink drivers which are only available for Mac, PC, and a couple variations of Linux as far as I now
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It wouldn't be possible unless your monitors have Thunderbolt I/O and support daisy-chaining. The Thunderbolt dock has two thunderbolt ports, yet, you use one of them to connect your Macbook to the dock and the other port as your Thunderbolt I/O for connecting to other devices.
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Not familiar with Apple's stuff, but monitor has multiple inputs, USB, HDMI, component, etc. Check the description. If your equipment will feed any of those, it will work.
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Yes you can. That is exactly my setup at work. You could also hdmi out to another independent monitor and usb out to another if you wanted. Thanks rMBP!
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I have a 27" iMac on it. It's length is 26" so another such monitor will fit but with very little room to spare. The keyboard tray and drawers are simply bolted on and I don't see how removing them would compromise the integrity of the structure.
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Check this for a probable fix http://9to5mac.com/2013/08/16/apple-opens-graphics-card-replacement-program-for-some-mid-2011-imacs/
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What you are describing is Target Display Mode, where one Mac can be used as a display for another. That is not possible with this adapter, as it required a thunderbolt or mini-display port cable on both ends to transmit the data. If the non-Apple notebook is fully display port compliant, then it may be possible to use the iMac as a monitor. More information can be found here: http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT3924
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I'm using this with a recently purchased late 2012 Mac mini so I didn't need to buy a new monitor. It let me continue using my Dell monitor.
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I only have Macs. So yes to macs. From my experience it's no different then hooking up a second monitor. Pc should also work fine.
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Yes mate, as long as the Apple monitor has a DVI connector, plug the Mini display port into the Macbook, plug the DVI from the monitor and also plugin the USB from Apple monitor into macbook too
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You can if your computer supports HDMI output, which most newer computers do. I can't speak specifically for an Apple, but it's a quick check if you know what an HDMI port looks like. You can find images online if you are unsure.
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Push Command & F2(pending on year of iMac),pending year,you may also need to hit your Function (fn) button as well. Also try going into "system Preferences" go to "Display" & use the "Target Display" options. Most (if not a large percent) of Mini Display will work with the thunderbolt.They're also "Thunderbolt to HDMI adapters you can use.I use one when need be to hook up my iMac or MacBook Pro to a TV. They are inexpensive $7.00-$10.00.The Mini display or regular Display cables will get you better graphics FYI, than an HDMI or VGA.
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Should work so long as Display Port used. Understood originally that was similar to Mac Thunderbolt monitor without some features and perhaps notch below in quality.
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Absolutely. An adapter comes in the box to hook it up to third-party monitors with a DVI port. If the monitor you want to use is VGA only, then you can get another adapter from Apple for about $19.
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No. According to Apple, the post-2011 iMac supports only *other Macs* using *Thunderbolt* cables.
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I have a mid 2011 iMac with a display port and use the cable to connect a Samsung TV. Audio works just fine.