I read past comments saying that this wasn't possible. I was wondering if the issue was resolved ever. The Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter does not work as the port on my 2016 Macbook is a USB-C.
Perhaps I should just buy the mac mini, or maybe the iPad Pro? Looking to use it for Graphic Arts.
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Let Me see if I can help you with that problem,Likokonut. How many Parts/outputs/jacks do you have on your MacBook early 2016? If it is only one, then it is USB-C only. And does Not support thunderbolt three. No, all you need is a monitor that supports USB-c and/or display port, mini display port or HDMI 2.0,, pretty much any monitor that supports those things should work, Even better if it’s Mac compatible e.g. says works with Macs. Lg makes one.
Actually, Likokonut, you might be better off erasing, D authorizing and showing your current MacBook as it isn’t very powerful. Seeing as how you are A university student you should be able to get an educational discount *on either a refurbished or new MacBook or MacBook Pro or iPad Pro which ever works best for you, you might even be able to trade in the MacBook you have for credit on a new or refurbished one.
john brine
*With valid educational ID of course
Let Me see if I can help you with that problem,Likokonut. How many Parts/outputs/jacks do you have on your MacBook early 2016? If it is only one, then it is USB-C only. And does Not support thunderbolt three. No, all you need is a monitor that supports USB-c and/or display port, mini display port or HDMI 2.0,, pretty much any monitor that supports those things should work, Even better if it’s Mac compatible e.g. says works with Macs. Lg makes one.
Actually, Likokonut, you might be better off erasing, D authorizing and showing your current MacBook as it isn’t very powerful. Seeing as how you are A university student you should be able to get an educational discount *on either a refurbished or new MacBook or MacBook Pro or iPad Pro which ever works best for you, you might even be able to trade in the MacBook you have for credit on a new or refurbished one.
john brine
*With valid educational ID of course
Thank you John for your in depth response! It does only have one port and yes I believe it is the USB-C.
The issue is I was gifted a 27” Thunderbolt apple display, and i’m wondering if there is anyway to to connect the two devices as right now I cannot afford any large purchases.
Any additional help would be greatly appreciated.
Ok, i’ll try. You have thunderbolt 1 aka classic thunderbolt which does support mini displayPort ( don’t know which version of displayport).so here is a sorta helpful link about your display. Man! Talk about a mixed blessing !!
anyways, link ahoy !!!
https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/can-i-plug-a-mini-displayport-monitor-into-a-thunderbolt-port/. So
technically you’d need a USB-C to miniDisplayPort cable.... but to play it safe, i’d get a powered—— active USB-C which should have Thunderbolt pass-thru,etc...and it Must say works with Mac and windows as well. Sorry but mac compatability is not 100%guanteed given in this situation.... i think this is the rascal that’ll do the job...yuuup, nudder link...
good luck
John B
There would be no way. A Thunderbolt Display only works with Macs that have Thunderbolt capability, something the 12 inch MacBook does no have.
Awesome! Thank you... Price range on the wave link gives me something to think about.... I appreciate your time and help.
The USB-C port on the 12" Retina MacBooks does not support any version of Thunderbolt.
Hey Lanny, so do you think there is no way of connecting the too? Outside of what John has suggested, of course. Still debating on pulling the trigger on the $200 wave link docking option.
Shucks, Guess i’m just looking at buying an apple mini, or perhaps the Ipad Pro if that can be connected to the display somehow.
I appreciate the help!
Is it possible to connect my MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016) to a 27" thunderbolt Apple Display?
