New articles regarding TB connection limitations

Apple has released a few Knowledge Base articles regarding the connectivity options and limitations of the 27" ThunderBolt Display. These answer some of the questions posted in this forum. I highly recommend everyone read these before posting questions and/or purchasing one of these new displays.

Apple Thunderbolt Display (27-inch): Connection options for Thunderbolt Macs

Displays: Mini DisplayPort display must be last in a Thunderbolt chain - This is in regards to connecting a MDP display to a data device. It will not work when connected to a TB display! That only works with another TB display.

Apple Thunderbolt Display (27-inch): F8 key does not work using Windows with USB keyboard connected to display

For best performance while using Thunderbolt storage devices, connect the Thunderbolt display to the computer's Thunderbolt port first (currently a 404 error page)

And here are a couple of articles from outside companies that have tested the display in various configurations and found other limitations.

MacFixIt : Apple outlines some Thunderbolt limitations

MacWorld: First Look: Apple Thunderbolt Display

The MacWorld article shows that they got a Cinema Display to work on the chain but only by connecting it to the back of the Promise RAID since it has a more advanced (expensive) ThunderBolt controller. Very interesting and unfortunate for those currently with CDs and want a 2nd screen.

Hope this helps.