Is there a way to extend a thunderbolt cable?

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Is there a way to extend a thunderbolt cable?

Is there a way to extend a thunderbolt cable? i.e.: 2 thunderbolt/displayport to hdmi adapters with an hdmi cable in between?

Posted on Mar 14, 2013 11:55 AM

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Malcolm J. Rayfield

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Mar 14, 2013 7:25 PM in response to davidspa

No, but long Thunderbolt cables may be available soon.

<http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/01/08/cornings-thunderbolt-and-usb-optical-c ables-transmit-data-over-hundreds-of-feet>

3 meter cables are available now.

<http://ca.startech.com/Cables/Thunderbolt-Cables/3-Meter-Thunderbolt-Cable-Male- to-Male~TBOLTMM3M>

You don't need to extend the Thunderbolt display's cable. You can connect to the computer using a long cable from the display's Thunderbolt port.

If you do need to connect two Thunderbolt cables, use a Thunderbolt disk drive with two Thunderbolt ports.

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Mar 25, 2013 10:33 AM in response to davidspa

Thanks ... I needed to place a monitor a good distance away (15'). Instead of using just the monitor, I attached it to my MacBook Pro and used Screen Sharing in "observe only" mode. Worked fine for the purpose (I'm a photographer, shooting tethered - the client requested the second monitor to observe without a crowd...) I appreciate the help!

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