2011 MBP and 2010 27" iMac as External Display?

[iammike1]

Been doing some reading but haven't quite found my specific situation.

I understand that the new 2011 iMac's with Thunderbolt will not go into display mode unless the source is also Thunderbolt, aka a 2011 MBP.

On the other hand, I have a 2010 27" iMac that is now out performed by my new 2011 MBP but I'd like to use the 27" iMac as a display now. Will Thunderbolt out to MDP in work?

 

[stefmesman]

Been doing some reading but haven't quite found my specific situation.

I understand that the new 2011 iMac's with Thunderbolt will not go into display mode unless the source is also Thunderbolt, aka a 2011 MBP.

On the other hand, I have a 2010 27" iMac that is now out performed by my new 2011 MBP but I'd like to use the 27" iMac as a display now. Will Thunderbolt out to MDP in work?

does work. but it will be a hell of an expensive monitor. i sold my imac for this reason and got just a screen.

 

[MJNBGA]

Been doing some reading but haven't quite found my specific situation.

I understand that the new 2011 iMac's with Thunderbolt will not go into display mode unless the source is also Thunderbolt, aka a 2011 MBP.

On the other hand, I have a 2010 27" iMac that is now out performed by my new 2011 MBP but I'd like to use the 27" iMac as a display now. Will Thunderbolt out to MDP in work?

That's quite an expensive screen. I would either give it as a gift to someone, or sell it. You can put the money you make toward an SSD. 🙂

 

[DWBurke811]

That's quite an expensive screen. I would either give it as a gift to someone, or sell it. You can put the money you make toward an SSD. 🙂

That would be great if (s)he wanted a SSD, but they want a 27" screen.

Given the cost of a new Apple 27" display, and the fact that the iMac is still able to be used as a computer alone(laptop is in for repairs, someone else has it, ...), selling the iMac doesn't seem like a great, or even good, option.

EDIT: And that would be quite an expensive gift.