Can I use my iMac (20 inch, Early 2009) running OS X El Capitan, version 10.11.6 for a display/monitor if I connect it to a new (2021) Mac mini?
Nope' neither of them supports Target Display Mode.
see > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592
The Early 2009 20" is too old and the Mac Mini is too new.
Nope' neither of them supports Target Display Mode.
see > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592
The Early 2009 20" is too old and the Mac Mini is too new.
No sorry RUSD that won’t work, because the OP only has an Early 2009 20” iMac.
No - the words you reference indicate to which computers those words apply. You've taken them out of context.
You're welcome.
Sounds like you to need to check out some thin frame 21.5" monitors.
Problem is, that most of those come in at around 19.6" wide.
From the Apple support website:
Use your iMac as a display with target display mode
With target display mode, you can use your iMac as an external display for another Mac.
Make sure that your iMac is using macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 or earlier. You can't use target display mode with later versions of macOS, or with Boot Camp and Windows.
This information seems to conflict with the previous answer to my question?
Thanks for all your help folks. Yep, that was just wishful thinking that my old 20" iMac would work and I did take the quoted information out of context. Next question: can any of you recommend a high quality display/monitor to pair with a new Mac mini? My one requirement is that the total width of the unit can not exceed 19.5" due to the configuration of my custom computer cabinet. TIA for any suggestions you can provide.
Yes:
Thanks den.thed, 19.6" would be a perfect fit. I'll take a look at these displays and appreciate your help.
You're welcome.
Yeah' it would be a shame to drop down to a 20" display.
Can I use my iMac (20 inch, Early 2009) running OS X El Capitan, version 10.11.6 for a display/monitor if I connect it to a new (2021) Mac mini?
