New MacBook to Thunderbolt Display

[georgewashingto]

Could this be a solution to connect the new MacBook to a Thunderbolt display?

Using the following adapters (and an Ethernet cable):

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter
http://store.apple.com/ch-de/product/MC704ZM/A/apple-usb-ethernet-adapter
http://store.apple.com/ch-de/product/MD463ZM/A/thunderbolt-auf-gigabit-ethernet- adapter

 

[Stetrain]

Nope.

The thunderbolt to ethernet converter does not also convert ethernet to thunderbolt in that way.


You would need a USB-C to Mini Displayport adapter, or a few adapters that get you there:

https://store.google.com/product/usb_type_c_to_displayport_cable

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=104&cp_id=10428&cs_id=1042803&p_id=5714&seq=1&format=2

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=104&cp_id=10428&cs_id=1042804&p_id=6502&seq=1&format=2

And even if that works you would just get only the basic display functionality, the USB, Ethernet, webcam, etc. wouldn't work.

 

[whatever77]

I am wondering if anyone has any input if the following would allow me to use my Thunderbolt display with the new Macbook:

Apples $79 dongle (with HDMI female plug)

connected to HDMI Cable where the female end is plugged into a Mini DisplayPort Male to HDMI Female Adapter http://www.dx.com/p/mini-displayport-male-to-hdmi-female-adapter-1080p-34025#.VR88qzArjdk

and the mini display port (male) is connected to Mini DisplayPort Coupler (Female to Female) http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=104&cp_id=10428&cs_id=1042804&p_id=6502&seq=1&format=2

which is connected to the Thunderbolt. This will of course not transfer data from Thunderbolt USBs, Webcam etc. But will it work for picture and perhaps sound ?

Thanks

 

[OzyOly]

Kudos on your diagram, but as the above poster said, this would not work. You will be able to get DP video out of the USB-C port, but not thunderbolt functionality.

 

[Montymitch]

Could this be a solution to connect the new MacBook to a Thunderbolt display?

Using the following adapters (and an Ethernet cable):

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter
http://store.apple.com/ch-de/product/MC704ZM/A/apple-usb-ethernet-adapter
http://store.apple.com/ch-de/product/MD463ZM/A/thunderbolt-auf-gigabit-ethernet- adapter

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Hahaha, made my day!

 

[spaceballl]

Lol.

 

[whatever77]

Wonder if one could use the following connection to get at least the Thunderbolt display (and sound) to work,

Start with Apples USB-C dongle that has a female HDMI plug.
Then connect this which is a HDMI male (connects to Apple dongle) to Mini Display Male. http://www.amazon.com/10ft-Mini-Display-Port-Male/dp/B003L18YFS

From there, use a female to female coupler Minidisplay http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=104&cp_id=10428&cs_id=1042804&p_id=6502&se q=1&format=2

In which one would connect the Thunderbolt display.

This would not give data (use the USB ports on the display) but would it allow to use video and sound ?

It is mind blowing that Apple has not announced a solution to use their own external displays.

 

[jonfarr]

It is mind blowing that Apple has not announced a solution to use their own external displays.

its probably because it doesn't work and they would just rather not admit that.

 

[newellj]

its probably because it doesn't work and they would just rather not admit that.

The one that's a head-scratcher for me is the missing USB C iPhone/iPad Lightning cable.

 

[zainjetha]

Sincerely hoping for a new Display, which supports USB-C, but then again, Apple would have to put two leads (one for USB-C, one for TB) - I'm not sure if Apple could justify creating a separate External display just for MB - when only a small percentage may ever want to use it with an external display.

I'm sure a lot of the demographic who will buy this machine will already own existing Macs, and may want this device for portability.

The TBD is certainly overdue a refresh. But then again, Apple's stance may be 'this machine is supposed to be tethered to nothing etc'.

Really curious.

 

[gugy]

I'm not sure if Apple could justify creating a separate External display just for MB - when only a small percentage may ever want to use it with an external display.

I think Apple will want to push they tech so IMO, I think the new TB display might have that option.

 

[zainjetha]

I sure hope so. Maybe the new TBD will support USB-C and Thunderbolt, I'm sure next year MBP and MBA will have USB-C.

The sensible thing for them to have done would be to include a USB-C port in the new MBP and Airs and launched a new USB-C display, compatible with all three.

Surprised they haven't made any announcements yet - maybe WWDC? It should have launched alongside the machine.

 

[legioxi]

Wonder if one could use the following connection to get at least the Thunderbolt display (and sound) to work,

Start with Apples USB-C dongle that has a female HDMI plug.
Then connect this which is a HDMI male (connects to Apple dongle) to Mini Display Male. http://www.amazon.com/10ft-Mini-Display-Port-Male/dp/B003L18YFS

From there, use a female to female coupler Minidisplay http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=104&cp_id=10428&cs_id=1042804&p_id=6502&se q=1&format=2

In which one would connect the Thunderbolt display.

This would not give data (use the USB ports on the display) but would it allow to use video and sound ?

It is mind blowing that Apple has not announced a solution to use their own external displays.

The TBD doesn't work with DP devices, only Thunderbolt devices. You'd need the old 27" Cinema Display (can buy used) for this to work.