Using an iMac with MBP as a dual monitor

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Using an iMac with MBP as a dual monitor

Does anyone know if you can use the iMac as an external monitor? I have a need to use a second monitor off of my MBP and would like to use my iMac as the second monitor. Is this possible?

MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Posted on Nov 18, 2008 4:02 AM

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Fortuny

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Nov 18, 2008 5:55 AM in response to Chris Sterns

Hi Chris,

the iMac has no video-in port, so sadly not possible to simply connect the MBP to the iMac.

Possible solution is the usage of ScreenRecycler http://www.screenrecycler.com/home.html

Hope it helps.

Stefan

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Dec 29, 2008 3:56 PM in response to Chris Sterns

Chris, from my iMac, I work my MBP and Mini via Screen Sharing. Sharing is available at System Preferences.

Cheers

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