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Target Display Mode on late 2013 27" iMac to mid 2010 17" MacBook Pro

Hi,


I have just ordered a top spec iMac (late 2013 as I will be doing heavy video work (not heavy enough to justify the MacPro)), and I am wondering that if i require a secondary display, am I able to use my mid 2010 MacBook Pro with a mini display port as a seconday display using Target Display Mode?


I have also purchased a couple of thunderbolt cables for other drives etc.


After reading the FAQ's etc. on the subject I am now totally conufused if it will work or not.


Thanks again,


Darryl

Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Oct 29, 2013 10:31 AM

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_three57
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Mar 26, 2014 4:12 PM in response to DMMitchell

I have this exact same problem.


I have a macbook pro (2010) that I want to extend to my new 2013 iMac and use the iMac as a secondary monitor.

I bought the thunderbold cable when I purchased the iMac assuming I could use it as descibed at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3924

Not so! TDM doesn't even seem to apply to the 2013 iMac Command-F2 has no apparent affect.


Anyone encounter this same issue? Solutions?

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