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Q: what do I need to connect my apple cinema display to new macbook pro

what do I need to connect my apple cinema display to new macbook pro?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7)

Posted on Oct 21, 2011 8:04 AM

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Q: what do I need to connect my apple cinema display to new macbook pro

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  • by X423424X,

    X423424X X423424X Oct 21, 2011 5:06 PM in response to Audrone
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    Oct 21, 2011 5:06 PM in response to Audrone

    Thunderbolt display, macbook pro with a thunderbolt?  If so just plug it in!  Go into the Displays preferences and set the desired reolution and arrangment how you like it (drag the little screens around and drag the little menu to whichever screen you want it on).

     

    If it's one of the other combinations then please specify -- macbook pro with mini displayport or TB, apple display with TB or mini-displayport.  4 combinations.  I only covered TB to TB.  Some of these combinations are not possible at this time due to lack of adaptors.

  • by JasonMe,

    JasonMe JasonMe Nov 5, 2011 9:52 AM in response to X423424X
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    Nov 5, 2011 9:52 AM in response to X423424X

    I have the same question with the following config:

     

    2011 macbook pro with TB ->  apple 27" Cinima Display with mini-displayport

     

    Does this work natively?  Is there an adapter or workaround? 

  • by X423424X,

    X423424X X423424X Nov 5, 2011 12:28 PM in response to JasonMe
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    Nov 5, 2011 12:28 PM in response to JasonMe
    2011 macbook pro with TB ->  apple 27" Cinima Display with mini-displayport

     

    Does this work natively?  Is there an adapter or workaround? 

     

    No, not until or if an adaptor becomes available.  See this thread.

     

    Apple display and Thunderbolt compatibility