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iMac 27” late 2013 - Can it be used as a monitor for laptop?

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GarethiMaclate2013

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Jun 14, 2020
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Hey all,

Please can you confirm if it is possible to use an iMac 27 inch late 2013 model as a screen / display for a laptop? The iMac works really well, and has a really good screen. If I had a thunderbolt to HDMI converter, could I use my work laptop to display on the iMac screen? Seems to be some conflicting searches across the web, saying some can and some can’t.

I don’t want to buy the converter if it’s definitely not possible.

Many thanks in advance!
 
GarethiMaclate2013 said:
Hey all,

Please can you confirm if it is possible to use an iMac 27 inch late 2013 model as a screen / display for a laptop? The iMac works really well, and has a really good screen. If I had a thunderbolt to HDMI converter, could I use my work laptop to display on the iMac screen? Seems to be some conflicting searches across the web, saying some can and some can’t.

I don’t want to buy the converter if it’s definitely not possible.

Many thanks in advance!
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Yes, definitely yes.
The cheapest option is an HDMI to USB 3.0 video capture adapter.
Luna Display (hardware + software combination) or Duet (software application) is also an option to look at, if you don't mind the lag.
 
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