USB-C and Thunderbolt Display Connectivity

Thanks for that info...I am waiting on my new MacBook Pro to arrive, so glad to know it will work with the new computer!

Having just purchased the new MacBook Pro, and having a cinema display (4 actually) I can tell you it doesnt work with the USB C/Thunderbolt Adapter that Apple is selling. Un fricking believable.

And yet, that is what they did.

I bought a new MacBook Pro, and there are no adapters that work with my two thunderbolt displays.

They even promote the two two displays on the website as the ultimate work set up.

But, you cant

Totally.

I would trade my headphone jack for it.

It's insane that there isn't even an adapter for it

So this adapter does not work?

http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2 -adapter

Not sure what you mean by "there are no adapters that work with my two thunderbolt displays" I am typing from my new Macbook Pro using my old Thunderbolt display for my screen. I simply bought the USB C to Thunderbolt adaptor from Apple and it works fine.

Back to the original question... This does not charge the Macbook Pro and I have not found a magsafe to USB C converter to do that, though this company promises one in January: http://www.snapnator.com/

That's what I have and it works fine. I had to go into "Displays" and turn "mirror displays" back on.

Hi,

I have the same issue I bought the new MB Pro, with only USB-C and my Apple TB Display doesn't fit with

I have read and my question is if the USBC adapter to TB works fine?

And what is the experience, Do I have to lift my MB Pro display to have the image in my external display (don't like)?

With my last MB Pro the TB Display works as a Dock station very well!!!

I spotted this dilemma early on, certainly I have often found that being an early adopter of Apple products is not so rewarding, indeed these days being a fast follower is not such a good idea either. I suspect that in recent years Apple have placed less emphasis on synergistic ecosystems and more on silo'd development.

By way of helpful input... I currently use a thunderbolt hub with my 2015 MBP so that I can more easily use a single plug'n'play approach to connect 2 x Thunderbolt monitors, a hard drive, Wacom board and anything else I need to plug-in. I see no reason why it would be possible to put a USB-C to Thunderbolt adaptor on the laptop end of such a setup and it should work fine. In due course I would expect OWC or Startech et al come up with a dedicated solution.

https://www.owcdigital.com/products/thunderbolt/thunderbolt-2-dock-overview

Count me as another MBPro 15" user not upgrading until Apple has a reasonable way to connect my TB display.

The TBD display is one of the best around. Great colors, camera and speakers are better than most. The additional USB and TB ports on the back are very handy. I'm assuming it is TB 1.

I'm afraid I cannot help on the TB1 port vs TB2 port. The TB port is good enough for me regardless of type.

@tbirdvet did you manage to charge MBP 2016 with Thunderbolt Display? What configuration did you use?

I use my TBD with a Mini 2012.