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Hello,
we want to connect 27" Cinema Display and one Windows PC
We tried one Minidispayport Cable to normal Display port without Success.
We will try a Adapter - do you know if it is in generell posible to use Cinema + Windows PC?
Thx, in advance!
Best Regards
The back of the 27" Mini DisplayPort display has 3 USB ports.
The back of the 27" Thunderbolt display has 3 USB ports, 1 FireWire port, one Thunderbolt port, and one Ethernet port.
If your display has a network (Ethernet) port on the back, then it's a Thunderbolt display.
The back of the 27" Mini DisplayPort display has 3 USB ports.
The back of the 27" Thunderbolt display has 3 USB ports, 1 FireWire port, one Thunderbolt port, and one Ethernet port.
If your display has a network (Ethernet) port on the back, then it's a Thunderbolt display.
Yes, it general you should have no problem. I can't think of any good reason why your full-size DisplayPort to MDP cable didn't work. Does Windows itself see that it has a second monitor attached?
There is a 3rd-party utility you can install for Windows, but that is to control the brightness and nothing else. Perhaps the brightness was the issue?
https://www.holstschumacher.dk/p/brightness-controller.html
You can also download the Windows Boot Camp support files as this helps get things working better (like sound) but even still should not be required for video:
https://support.apple.com/downloads/bootcamp-drivers-windows
Hi,
I visited the Apple Store and they recommend this adapter without warranty:
Minidisplay Port to DVI or VGA
Hi,
I called gravis Support and they told me to forget it, becaues they know no way.
The Adapter is no longer on sale.
Manufacturer: ATLONA
Those adapter won't help.
This is the correct adapter:
Don't forget to connect the display's USB cable to the computer so the brightness control software can work.
Hello Malcom J,
thx for your opinion.
Do you think this will work? (it has no USB)
Logilink CV0045 3-in-1 mini-DisplayPort Adapter (HDMI/DVI-DisplayPort)
https://www.amazon.de/Logilink-CV0045-mini-DisplayPort-Adapter-DVI-DisplayPort/dp/B005OELE5C
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Windows 10 has a integrated Brightness Controll as far as I know. So perhaps USB Cable for Brightness Software is not required? https://www.holstschumacher.dk/p/brightness-controller.html
If the display does not have a USB plug, then it's a Thunderbolt display. Mini DisplayPort and Thunderbolt plugs fit the same sockets.
There is no way to use a Thunderbolt display with a computer with no Thunderbolt port.
Hi,
the existing Display has USB, Network LAN..
https://support.apple.com/kb/sp597?locale=de_DE
https://support.apple.com/de_DE/specs/displays
27" Cinema Display and Windows PC with VGA/Displayport
