If I buy a Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cable, can I plug my 13" MacBook Pro to my 27" iMac and use the iMac like an external monitor? (similar to buying a LED Cinema Display...) If so, how would it work? (I would like to send my Windows 7 VM(Parallels) to it..
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Can a 27" iMac be used as an external monitor for a 13" MacBook Pro?
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Is your iMac the new 2011 model? If so then only if your 13" MBP is also the 2011 model. Otherwise, yes.
Is your iMac the new 2011 model? If so then only if your 13" MBP is also the 2011 model. Otherwise, yes.
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Wait for Thunderbolt adaptors to be released.
doxavita said:Ohh no,, I have a 2011 27" iMac but my 13" MacBook Pro is from April 2010... Any options?
Wait for Thunderbolt adaptors to be released.
Just out of curiosity, why would anyone consider doing this?
Given the iMac is far more powerful and they both run the same operating system, there doesn't appear to be much benefit. In fact, you turn a large fast computer into a slow awkward cabled affair.
Perhaps there's something I'm missing, which is why I'm asking
Given the iMac is far more powerful and they both run the same operating system, there doesn't appear to be much benefit. In fact, you turn a large fast computer into a slow awkward cabled affair.
Perhaps there's something I'm missing, which is why I'm asking
Just out of curiosity, why would anyone consider doing this?
Given the iMac is far more powerful and they both run the same operating system, there doesn't appear to be much benefit. In fact, you turn a large fast computer into a slow awkward cabled affair.
Perhaps there's something I'm missing, which is why I'm asking
Yeah, I don't understand it either. Why wouldn't the OP just run OSX on one Mac and Windows in bootcamp on the other. Unless they're sharing files, then just set the iMac up for Parallels as well.
Yet. Inconceivable that an option will not arise, for a price.
But then I am a PC guy looking to move to an iMac, so maybe I am too optimistic? Is there any reason on God's green Earth why some third party couldn't engineer this...?
Incredibly stupid move on Apple's part to strand earlier customers. Unless they really are just that willing to leverage "fanboy/fangirl"-ness that far to force those who need this to upgrade. This is the most naked planned obsolescence ever. Quite nauseating to me... Some of the people who need this have laptops <18 months old, right?
i wanted to use our 2010 Mac Pro with the new iMac (instead of getting a secondary display) i have on order, but hopefully a graphics card update or kit will come out for it.
Just out of curiosity, why would anyone consider doing this?
Given the iMac is far more powerful and they both run the same operating system, there doesn't appear to be much benefit. In fact, you turn a large fast computer into a slow awkward cabled affair.
Perhaps there's something I'm missing, which is why I'm asking
a few instances when im rendering large sessions on the system and dont want to hog up the remaining resources its nice to be able to plug in my portable to the 27" and not have to stare at 13" screen while at a desk, away from it, its fine which is why i got it but ... its a nice convenience and the ability to dock other machines to it and allowing the imac to be multipurpose is a huge plus.
if apple took away the feature (in a way they did for non-TB macs) its kind of irritating.
Isn't it one license per computer? (for both Windows 7 and Parallels)
Also, wouldn't I have activation issues?