What's latest iMac that supports mDP input

[bradbamford]

What was the most recent iMac that supported display in from it's mini Display Port. I know 2013 can't, and I'm pretty sure 2012's didn't support it either.

Can anyone help me with this?

 

[Intell]

I think only the late-2009 and 2010 27" models support non-Thunderbolt video input.

 

[bradbamford]

Oh wow, so it was back that far.

 

[bradbamford]

mDP input

Can anyone else add to or confirm that none of the 2011 iMac's supported video in via MiniDisplay port, and all the 2010 27" models do?

 

[Intell]

The 2011 iMac was the first to include Thunderbolt. Thus, it can only accept video in from another equipped Thuderbolt Mac.

 

[xraydoc]

Can anyone else add to or confirm that none of the 2011 iMac's supported video in via MiniDisplay port, and all the 2010 27" models do?

Mid-2010 27" can (I have one).

 

[bradbamford]

Mid-2010 27" can (I have one).

Thanks, how is the screen quality on those compared to the current gen?

 

[xraydoc]

Thanks, how is the screen quality on those compared to the current gen?

I can't yet compare to the current gen (my late 2013 is due to arrive any day now), but after 3 years my current iMac screen is holding up pretty well. It's developed a subtle blochy haze in the two upper corners that are very hard to see except on pure white backgrounds. These developed in the last 5-6 months or so. Not sure if it's on the inside of the glass or on the LCD panel itself. It's not (yet) annoying enough to try to fix.