Thunderbolt display with non Apple notebook

The MDP to VGA adapter only works one way, thus the word "to/auf" before VGA and after MDP.

For using a Thunderbold display with a non Thunderbolt device you probably need some expensive adapter. Maybe have a look at Advanced Search or MRoogle to find similar threads while you wait for more answers:

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There are no adapters, a device with a thunderbolt port is mandatory... atm there are no PC laptops to my knowledge with thunderbolt ports, there are a few pc motherboards for desktops though.

 

mini displayport

Just thought I would try: plugged the Apple Thunderbolt Disply into a Lenovo laptop with a mini displayport (X1 Carbon Ultrabook), but the laptop can't wake up this beautiful screen; i.e. it may be true that only a "thunderbolt" port can wake up the newest Mac monitor (e.g. Lenovo Thinkpad Edge S430 or Acer Aspire S5 Ultrabook).

 

Thunderbolt displays need thunderbolt. That's why Apple still sells the older ACD on their website.