Can i connect my cinema display 20" with the thunderbolt and usb a ports on the back (idk which year) to my macbook? I have a DVI to thunderbolt/mini display port.
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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15
2nd Display Support:Dual/Mirroring2nd Max. Resolution:2560x1600
Details:The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 2560x1600.
Video (Monitor): 1 (Thunderbolt)
Details:Thunderbolt is backwards-compatible with Mini DisplayPort-equipped displays as well as adapters that are compatible with Mini DisplayPort (DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI and HDMI). It also can support other peripherals that use the Thunderbolt standard, which provides a maximum theoretical 10 Gbps of bandwidth in both directions.
So congrats, looks like you already have an MDP to DVI..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_DisplayPort
Single link[edit]
A single link DVI connection has four TMDS pairs. Three data pairs carry their designated 8-bit RGB component (red, green, or blue) of the video signal for a total of 24 bits per pixel. The fourth pair carries the TMDS clock. The binary data is encoded using 8b/10b encoding. DVI does not use packetization, but rather transmits the pixel data as if it were a rasterized analog video signal. As such, the complete frame is drawn during each vertical refresh period. The full active area of each frame is always transmitted without compression. Video modes typically use horizontal and vertical refresh timings that are compatible with cathode-ray tube (CRT) displays, though this is not a requirement. In single link mode, the maximum TMDS clock frequency is 165 MHz, which supports a maximum resolution of 2.75 megapixels (including blanking interval) at 60 Hz refresh. For practical purposes, this allows a maximum 16:10 screen resolution of 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz.
Dual link[edit]
To support higher-resolution display devices, the DVI specification contains a provision for dual link. Dual link DVI doubles the number of TMDS data pairs, effectively doubling the video bandwidth, which allows higher resolutions up to 2560 × 1600 at 60 Hz or higher refresh rates for lower resolutions.
Are you sure it has Thunderbolt & not Firewire???
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/336373-REG/Apple_M9177LL_A_20_Cinema_Display_Flat.html/specs
Which exact MBP do you have?
Sorry it was a mistake.
It has usb,firewire,power and it has this weird dvi and idk if it will work with this adapter (pictures below).
And i have a 2012 MBP
You're welcome my fiend, take care! :)
Connecting Apple Cinema Displays to my MacBook.
