Can I use my iMac 2007 as screen for Mac mini?

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Can I use my iMac 2007 as screen for Mac mini?

Helo!

I have Imac 2007 (Black back) fully working and upgraded by myself however I still not happy about the processor or the graphics card. I thought that if I buy Mac mini it would be a good Idea as it new and better. So can I connect my iMac 2007 and use it as a screen for Mac mini? (No screen sharing or second screen) I have Mini-DVI Port, FireWire400 port, FireWire800 port or do I need to buy something else?

Thank you,

Please answer in easy English as my English is bad.

Posted on Jul 9, 2015 2:57 PM

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Niel

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Jul 9, 2015 2:58 PM in response to Skoshukov

Not without a product such as ScreenRecycler. All of these require a separate monitor to set up.

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Skoshukov Author

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Jul 9, 2015 3:03 PM in response to Niel

Well I have an Macbook Pro 2013 13-inch, can that set it up?

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Niel

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Jul 9, 2015 3:07 PM in response to Skoshukov

No, except as noted above. The separate monitor needs to be a standalone one as opposed to a computer's built-in display.

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lllaass

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Jul 9, 2015 3:08 PM in response to Skoshukov

No.Only some iMacs are supported. See:

Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Apple Support

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Lanny

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Jul 9, 2015 4:41 PM in response to Skoshukov

Even if you could use the 2007 iMac as a monitor, and you can't as others have pointed out, the MacMini's graphics capability wouldn't be a major improvement over the iMac's graphics section. MacMinis are not known for great graphics capability.

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