Can i connect a notebook (non apple) to the displayport of an imac 27" so to use the latter one as a monitor?
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What you are describing is Target Display Mode, where one Mac can be used as a display for another. That is not possible with this adapter, as it required a thunderbolt or mini-display port cable on both ends to transmit the data. If the non-Apple notebook is fully display port compliant, then it may be possible to use the iMac as a monitor. More information can be found here: http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT3924
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This is nothing but a guess based on prior experience with adapters stating MAC/Apple products. I have a Dell XPS 12 with a mini displayport. I use the mini displayport to HDMI cable to connect to my HDMI TV. That cable was also labeled MAC/Apple. If your system has a mini displayport, then you should be able to use this but the part in question is connecting a non apple system to an Apple monitor.
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I don't know that you can do that, but I don't think this would be the right adapter.
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Yes, I use this display at full resolution with my MacBooks. I'm using this cable: "Cable Matters Gold Plated Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt™ Port Compatible) to DisplayPort Cable" for my Macs, and this cable "Cables To Go 26911 DVI-D Male/Male Dual Link Digital Video Cable" for my Windows workstation.
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I use an "Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter" for my monitor at work that runs 1920x1080 resolution. However, the standard DisplayPort adapters max out at 1920x1200, so at home, I use the "Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link Display Adapter, with USB Extension" to connect to my 30" Apple Cinema Display that runs 2560x1600. You obviously don't have to use Apple.. I'm sure any Mini Display Port adapter will work. I just find Apple adapters to be high quality and readily available.
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I use one of these: ASIN: B00C7RJQPY "Cable Matters Gold Plated Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt™ Port Compatible) to DisplayPort Cable in Black 6 Feet - 4K Resolution Ready" with mine. It works great. Very happy with my monitor purchase. No regret at all.I have a MacBook Pro mid2010.
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I do have it hooked up that way, and I've done it in two different ways. Initially, I did have it hooked up to my laptop, and could use both this screen and the small laptop screen as dual monitors. Last year, I purchased a new Apple iMac, and am able to use the iMac's screen with this screen in a dual monitor set up. You just plug the Thunderbolt connector on the Cinema display to the Thunderbolt port on the iMac, and it works great.
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As long as the laptop has a thunderbolt/displayport connector, it should be fine. What ports does your macbook have available?
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yes you can but you need a mini-display port (apple side) to VGA adapter (PC side). Work fine though.
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Yes, you can:http://smallbusiness.chron.com/connect-macbook-dell-external-monitor-56163.html
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I believe you will need an adapter as this monitor is VGA. To use with my MacBook air i needed a thunderbolt to VGA adapter
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You need one of these to use a macbook with this monitor http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Mini-DisplayPort-Adapter-MB572Z/dp/B009K916ZK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415068448&sr=8-1&keywords=macbook+air+monitor+adapter
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YES! I run my mac book pro with Mini DisplayPort out (mini DisplayPort works in the Thunderbolt jack) to the dual link converter from Apple. It works great and I get full resolution. You will need this adapter and a dual link DVI cable (I think the Crossover monitor comes with the DVI cable). http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MB571Z-DisplayPort-Dual-Link-Adapter/dp/B001IF252C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406122665&sr=8-1&keywords=dual+link+dvi+adapter There is also a less expensive adapter version from Monoprice that should work but I have not tested on my Mac.
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This is an older monitor. I believe it uses an industry-standard DVI connector. There is a $29 mini displayport to DVI adapter available from Apple -- but you should confirm compatibility with Apple for your specific laptop. Apple also offers a 27" Thunderbolt-connected monitor.
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This worked for me. My monitor has a DVI out on the back and my Macbook has a thunderbolt slot. It is exactly what I got it for.
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Unfortunately, you will not be able to do so for two reasons 1. This monitor requires two USBs (one for power and the other for more power and the signal) 2. This monitor requires DisplayLink drivers which are only available for Mac, PC, and a couple variations of Linux as far as I now
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The monitor uses DVI input, so you need a DVI cable that can connect to your Mac. I'm not familiar with connecting DVI to Mac, but see cables for that purpose on the web. My Crossover is attached to a Windows computer.
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If you want to use the iMac as a display port for the MacBook pro, I don't think it'll work. I'm not 100% sure but I don't think the 20" iMac has video in.
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You probably need a HDMI to mini-display port, I bought this one for my MacBook when I purchased this monitor as it doesn't come w/ one: Cable Matters Gold Plated Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt Port Compatible) to DisplayPort Cable in White 6 Feet - 4K Resolution Ready