Using a MacBook Late 2006 as a second monitor for iMac 27" Late 2012?

[sultanoflondon]

Hi all,

I have a MacBook, Late 2006, White, 2GB RAM, running OS X Lion. I was wondering whether I could use this as a second monitor for my iMac 27" Late 2012? If so, how would I go about the configuration and setup? I would also need it to function as an independent notebook as well, if I were to disconnect it (wired or wirelessly) and use it separately.


Thanks in advance.

 

[old-wiz]

Not very practical. You could get something like an elgato capture card, but they have their own issues.
The Macbooks do not have a video in port or video in capability.

 

[sultanoflondon]

Not very practical. You could get something like an elgato capture card, but they have their own issues.
The Macbooks do not have a video in port or video in capability.

Oh really? That's a shame. Thanks for the prompt reply though

 

[Bear]

Not very practical. You could get something like an elgato capture card, but they have their own issues.
The Macbooks do not have a video in port or video in capability.

And if you have to buy hardware like a video capture device, you might as well just buy a display.

 

[old-wiz]

And if you have to buy hardware like a video capture device, you might as well just buy a display.

and the video capture devices can cost as much as a decent display.

 

[sultanoflondon]

and the video capture devices can cost as much as a decent display.

Okay. Thanks for that. I'll try and get a good display then.