I heard this is possible, however will it be possible with a windows laptop ( dell e6400) It's a work laptop and wasn't sure If I could do this with some sort of adapter.
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What sort of outputs does it have. The iMac requires DisplayPort (both in terms of plugs and signalling). If you have an HDMI/DVI output you can get an active converter for about $150-$180.
Using a docking station it has the below Video ports
VGA, 2 x Display Ports, 2 x DVI-D,
2 x HDMI (via dongle)
Ok thanks! Just to confirm, I have a Minidisplay port to DVI adapter from using my macbook pro with a samsung monitor, Will I just be able to use that the other way round then?
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No. As I said above it has to be Display Port signalling/protocol: you must connect to a DisplayPort output, not DVI, not HDMI, not VGA. Anything other than DisplayPort will require an expensive, active converter.
Ok thanks, Can you provide me with a link to what I need to purchase? That would be much appreciated
Wow, you really like to be spoon fed eh? Anyways this is a DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cable. Take a good look before ordering and be sure the DisplayPort (the bigger end) will fit in your port.