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Can I use a 2019 iMac as a monitor for a MacBook Pro?
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Target Display Mode is supposed to be just for that: https://www.macobserver.com/tips/how-to/imac-secondary-display/
But what is the point? iMac is generally more powerful machine at the same price point?
Also, why pay extra for a MoBo, if all you need, is a display?
But what is the point? iMac is generally more powerful machine at the same price point?
Also, why pay extra for a MoBo, if all you need, is a display?
I can't speak for the OP however at work I need multiple monitors to maintain a good pace. Sometimes when I get home and want to finish something up the lack of external monitors (although only temporary) slows me down. I end up switching between keyboards to keep certain things on both screens. So for me its more of workflow enhancer than computational power requirement.
Ironically I could use TDM but I lack the frankenstein cabling required and don't want to invest into that when I'm considering a new iMac.
There maybe some software that can solve my issue, I haven't looked into it too much but I recognize why someone would want TDM.
TDM isn't available on 5K iMacs, so answer to Op's question is NO.
I want to keep an iMac for heavy lifting and I don't have much room for another monitor. I was considering getting a Mac Mini with a nice monitor so I could have another input for the MBP but I really like the iMac for my needs.
First world problems really so I haven't invested too much thought into it especially considering the rarity of the circumstance that warrants its solution.