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iMac as monitor for new Macbook Air

Would it be possible (and efficient) to just use my iMac (mid-2007, OS X 10.11.16) as a larger monitor for my new Macbook Air? What cables would be optimal, if so? I don't want to use the iMac for anything other than as a monitor. Would the iMac display even stack up against a current 4K ~$400 Dell or LG monitor?

iMac, OS X 10.11

Posted on Jan 31, 2021 2:40 PM

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Posted on Jan 31, 2021 3:03 PM

Target Display Mode is not supported on the new MacBook Air M1 for the 2020 MBA devices. You'll have to use an external monitor.


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iMac as monitor for new Macbook Air

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