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thunderbolt display doubt ...

iKIKO

iKIKO

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my dad has a macbook air 11 2010, and i have a 2011 i5 model.

we are thinking of getting a thunderbolt display for use at home.

my 11 air with thunderbolt out i know its the perfect match for the display. it works as a display/pci.

but my dad's 2010 obviously has not thunderbolt out..

so my question is, can the 2010 air run the thunderbolt display just as an external monitor ?

i know that the ports on the back that the display wont work, but can it be used it just like an external display on the 2010?

i ask because on some sites, some people says that it works, and some says it doesn't...

have anyone on here tried the thunderbolt display with an 2010 air?
 
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The thunderbolt display only works with thunderbolt macs, unfortunately. It will not work for him.
 
TheRealDamager said:
How about getting a Cinema Display - that will work for you both.
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yeah i know that will work, but he might be updating anytime soon, and it doesnt make sense to buy a mini display cinema now, if in the near future both are going to have thunderbolt outs :eek:

i think that the thunderbolt display should have work backwards with the mini display, and i know many agree with this
 
It's not called a "mini display" - its the Cinema Display. I cant argue with your point about backwards compatibility.
 
well, i was with the finger on the trigger since two weeks ago, and finally yesterday night i pulled it :D

bought also the magic mouse and the wireless keyboard...:p

I'm more than happy, its a beautiful display, absolutely love it, and my 11 air seems to love it too :p

some pics to share with you guys (sorry for the quality, took them with the i4s)

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then, did u try it? can the TBS be used just as an external monitor on your daddy's macbook?
 
falsn said:
then, did u try it? can the TBS be used just as an external monitor on your daddy's macbook?
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yeah i tried, and guess what, it didn't work :D

anyway he's going to upgrade soon to a new air :p
 
I was going to recommend buying a Cinema Display for more compatibility with your family, but I understand that having one more USB port to plug in may be a deal breaker.

Wondering if your MacBook Air has any issues when it is connected to your Thunderbolt Display.
- Fans running loudly when on Flash Sites/Youtube, or with Photoshop.
- Laptop running hotter
 
lowonthe456 said:
Pornography...I want one so bad.... ;)
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hahah porno its crisp on this j/k :p

no heating issues so far, i can't hear the fan just a bit on photoshop elements 10 and apps like that, but not that bad, still runs fast, and smooth.

i love the set up air TBD, i would recommend it to you
 
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