Two monitors on a iMac

[kenglade]

I'm using an intel iMac running Lion. I have an old PC setup which I rarely use since I've switched to Mac. Can I take the old Dell monitor and use it as a second monitor on my iMac?

The resolution is pretty crappy but I may be able to use it until I buy a second monitor. Can anyone recommend a good second monitor or tell me where I can find ratings for monitors that work well with iMacs?

 

[mrfoof82]

Yes. You will need an appropriate mini-DisplayPort to <other display's connector> adapter. Just plug it into a Thunderbolt port, and that's it.

Thunderbolt Displays are nice. If you want rotation and similar quality display, the Dell UltraSharp line is very well regarded. After that, I personally won't recommend anything else, but any display will work. You could use a 15-year old CRT if you really wanted to.

 

[vannibombonato]

Yes. You will need an appropriate mini-DisplayPort to <other display's connector> adapter. Just plug it into a Thunderbolt port, and that's it.

Hi, i have a legacy Apple 23 Cinema display, with an old DVI interface.
If i'm correct, i should buy
1- Adaptor Mini-DVI to DVI and connect to monitor
2- Adaptor from Thunder to Mini-DVI and connect to iMac

Is it correct?

 

[mrfoof82]

No, just a Mini-DisplayPort to DVI Adapter. $29.

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB570Z/B/mini-displayport-to-dvi-adapter?fnode=51

 

[kenglade]

Very good. Many thanks.