Mac and PC to one Thunderbolt display, or...

[fahqu001]

I have a Mac Mini and Thunderbolt display, and a Dell tower and Dell screen. I would like to connect the screens so I can use them with either system. Right now the Mac works with my Thunderbolt display and the Dell only works with the Dell display. I would like to toggle between the two systems so I can use both screens with either computer by simply flipping a switch.


Or, even better, is it possible to have dual Thunderbolt displays and run OSX on one screen and Parallels/VM Ware on the other, running both OS' simultaneously and not have to switch back and forth?

In layman's terms, could someone direct me with to the equipment I would need or if the operating of 2 OS' at the same time is even possible.

Hopefully this makes sense. If any clarification is needed, please let me know. Many thanks in advance.

 

[Outrigger]

I have a Mac Mini and Thunderbolt display, and a Dell tower and Dell screen. I would like to connect the screens so I can use them with either system. Right now the Mac works with my Thunderbolt display and the Dell only works with the Dell display. I would like to toggle between the two systems so I can use both screens with either computer by simply flipping a switch.


Or, even better, is it possible to have dual Thunderbolt displays and run OSX on one screen and Parallels/VM Ware on the other, running both OS' simultaneously and not have to switch back and forth?

In layman's terms, could someone direct me with to the equipment I would need or if the operating of 2 OS' at the same time is even possible.

Hopefully this makes sense. If any clarification is needed, please let me know. Many thanks in advance.

Your Dell won't work with the TBD, but your mac can work with both screens.

 

[fahqu001]

Your Dell won't work with the TBD, but your mac can work with both screens.

Are there no adapaters???

 

[mfram]

Nope. That's the huge limitation of the TB Display. It will only work with TB-equipped Macs. And it only has one input. Most other monitors have multiple inputs.

 

[Outrigger]

Are there no adapaters???

Doesn't work like that where a simple adapter magically makes everything ok.

 

[Sylonien]

Nope. That's the huge limitation of the TB Display. It will only work with TB-equipped Macs. And it only has one input. Most other monitors have multiple inputs.

^ That's why I will never buy it. Such stupid limitation. No HDMI? No DisplayPort?
I love my Apple stuff. Biggest fan. But some of their products are stupid.

 

[twinoneseven]

Right, It will only work with TB-equipped Macs. And it only has one input.

Most other monitors have multiple inputs. thanks