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Can an iMac be used as external monitor with a MBA?

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MacPat333

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Ok,

despite the fact that someone would run an iMac rather than an MBA with external monitor, I still would like to know if it is possible to run the iMac as external screen without actually using the hardware of the iMac itself.

Is there a "screen only" mode via TB?

Thanks!
 
Yes, the 2011 and (most likely) the 2012 models can act as a display for another Mac over Thunderbolt. So as long as your MBA is a 2011 or newer model you can connect them with a Thunderbolt cable and it should work.
 
MacPat333 said:
Ok,

despite the fact that someone would run an iMac rather than an MBA with external monitor, I still would like to know if it is possible to run the iMac as external screen without actually using the hardware of the iMac itself.

Is there a "screen only" mode via TB?

Thanks!
Click to expand...

I have done this many times. My "work computer" is a MBA... and I have a 27" iMac at home. I would often connect my work computer to my iMac... using the iMac as only a screen. That combined with a wireless keyboard/mouse... I had a great 2560X1440 "work computer" while at home.

I've since purchased an ATD as my monitor which I use at home with my MBA. The ATD can also be connected to the iMac to create a dual headed workstation.

/Jim
 
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