Late 2009 27 iMac as a monitor for 2012 mbp?

logicpro7 · Nov 27, 2012, 08:59 PM

Could i use a 2009 27 iMac as a display for my thunderbolt 13" 2012 mbp?

Would it work exactly like my current mbp/cinema display?

IlikeMacsSoMuch · Nov 27, 2012, 09:06 PM

It is my exact setting, you just need a mini displayport cable, but in case you don't know, you won't be able to use the usb ports of te iMac.

It is a very nice set up imo

logicpro7 · Nov 27, 2012, 09:11 PM

Thanks, i will have to check i would have enough free usb connections then.

Nov 27, 2012, 08:59 PM	#1
logicpro7 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK	Late 2009 27 iMac as a monitor for 2012 mbp? Could i use a 2009 27 iMac as a display for my thunderbolt 13" 2012 mbp? Would it work exactly like my current mbp/cinema display? __________________ 13" 2.5 i5 MacBook Pro - 16GB RAM - Samsung 256GB 830 SSD - Momentus XT 500GB Hybrid - 27" Apple LED Cinema Display - ATV3 1080P - Slate iPhone 5 16GB
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IlikeMacsSoMuch macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Blainville, Province of quebec	yep It is my exact setting, you just need a mini displayport cable, but in case you don't know, you won't be able to use the usb ports of te iMac. It is a very nice set up imo __________________ If you're not part of the solution, don't be a part of the problem 27'' iMac i5, 2012 CMBP, third gen iPad, Iphone 4S
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Nov 27, 2012, 09:11 PM	#3
logicpro7 Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK	Thanks, i will have to check i would have enough free usb connections then. __________________ 13" 2.5 i5 MacBook Pro - 16GB RAM - Samsung 256GB 830 SSD - Momentus XT 500GB Hybrid - 27" Apple LED Cinema Display - ATV3 1080P - Slate iPhone 5 16GB
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