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Can I connect my mid 2010 17" macbook pro to the cinema display with this cable using its mini display port?
- Asked by Robert P
- Nov 11, 2013
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No, you cannot use a Thunderbolt Cable to connect to non-Thunderbolt ports like Mini Display Port, even though the connector may physically fit into the socket.
- Answered by Peter S
- Mar 18, 2015
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File transfer w/PC
So I have a ASUS Maximus V Extreme (Thunderbolt compatible) motherboard in my new PC, and a Late 2011 Macbook Pro (also Thunderbolt compatible). All I want to do is be able to transfer files between the two computers, more often from the Macbook to the PC. I've read target disk mode can be used for similar (?) purposes, but I just want a simple answer: Do Thunderbolt cables/ports allow such a connection? Or are they just for external storage and displays?
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- Asked by Evan S from Traverse City
- Mar 5, 2013
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In theory, per Intel documentation, the Thunderbolt cables and ports allow such a connection. However, while support for networking/IP over Thunderbolt is now built-in on OS X Mavericks 10.9 and Yosemite 10.10, as of Mar 17 2015, Intel drivers for Windows Thunderbolt networking are currently unavailable for public download.
- Answered by Peter S
- Mar 18, 2015
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UAD to Thunderbolt
If you upgrade to a new computer one that doesn't have a express card for your laptop then you have to use the thunderbolt option. What I want to know is what adaptor do you use to connect the UAD card to the thunderbolt cable.
- Asked by Alan W from Decatur
- Jan 30, 2013
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I'd like to transfer a large number of photos from Mac Air to my iMac. I'd like to do so using Thunderbolt. What adapter do I need?
- Asked by Roger B from Naples
- Sep 3, 2012
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Assuming both those Macs have Thunderbolt ports, this cable should suffice. Plug it into each Mac, restart the source computer while holding the T key and it will appear as an external disk drive on your target computer. Just browse it and copy over the photos you need.
- Answered by Daniel B
- Sep 18, 2013
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Can thunderbolt cable be used to migrate data from new macbook pro to new imac ?
- Asked by Bernd K from Groveland
- Jul 27, 2011
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Yes, Thunderbolt can be used between any two Macs with an available port. Not only can you use it to transfer data, but you can also use your iMac as a monitor for the MacBook Pro via a TBLT cable.
- Answered by Dewey H from Huntsville
- Jul 27, 2011
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Can I connect my 2011 macbook pro to a Cinema Display with thunderbolt or Firewire
I cannot find a cable to connect my new macbook to my monitor(Cinema Display)
- Asked by Jay B S from Odessa
- Aug 21, 2011
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You can just use the Mini Display Port cable that came with the 27 inch cinema display. Mini Display Port is the exact same plugin as Thunderbolt, so this is all you need. If you lost the cable, what you're looking for is a Belkin Mini Display port to Mini Display Port cable.
- Answered by Matt M from Austin
- Aug 22, 2011
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Can I connect a new Macbook Air with Thunderbolt cable to an older iMac with a mini-display port only?
Can I connect a new Macbook Air with Thunderbolt cable to an older iMac with a mini-display port only? If not, Apple should introduce thin, 27-inch display (as on newer iMacs). Why would I buy current Thunderbolt display when it's basically my current iMac, less the computer part, with the additional ports?

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- Asked by Gary S from Vacaville
- Nov 7, 2013
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The "Target Display Mode FAQ" seems to suggest that the "Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort" cable is required to support this configuration. The FAQ is at support.apple.com /kb/HT3924
- Answered by Benjamin T from Fairbanks
- Nov 16, 2013
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Will this cable support Thunderbolt 2 speeds when connecting two Thunderbolt 2 rated devices?
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- Nov 17, 2016
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Yes. The cabling is exactly the same in both Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2. As long as both devices support it, you'll get the faster 20Gbps speed.
- Answered by David S from Brooklyn
- Apr 16, 2017
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Thunderbolt to MINI DVI
What cable do I need to connect a Macbook Air (2011) thunderbolt port to a 24" iMac (2008) DVI port to be able to run the Macbook Air in target mode. In other words, the iMac would act as an external display for the new Macbook Air.
Thank you in advance,
MINIc
- Asked by Janet R from Lakewood
- Jul 26, 2011
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what professional camcorders are competable with Thunderbolt, to transfer video from a camcorder to iMac
- Asked by Brady M
- Mar 6, 2012
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So far the Black Magic Design Cinema Camera appears to be the only camera that supports Thunderbolt. It is somewhat expensive but looks like it would be worth the cost.
- Answered by Christopher A from Glenwood
- May 10, 2012
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How can i connect the new iMac 27'' (model late 2012) to another computer monitor screen (non-Apple monitor)?
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- Mar 5, 2013
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Will this cable work from a Thunderbolt MBP to a FEMALE Thunderbolt jack on a Thunderbolt Display?
I need a longer distance from my MBP to the display than I can get with the Thunderbolt display's builtin Thunderbolt cable.
- Asked by David Y from Los Altos
- Oct 6, 2011
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Yes! Tried it at an Apple store. Cabled from Mac Mini to Thunderbolt display. Worked.
- Answered by David Y from Los Altos
- Oct 8, 2011
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Can I use this as a networking cable, like an ethernet cable?
When Wi-Fi is being too slow, I currently use an ethernet cable to connect my MacBook Pro to my mac mini server, running the Minecraft server software. Can I use this Thunderbolt cable instead of the ethernet cable I have been using, for an even faster connection?
- Asked by Seth T from Glen Allen
- Nov 24, 2012
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Can I connect a 2011 Macbook Pro to a 2013 Macbook Air and use the Air as a second display for the 2011?
I know both have thunderbolt ports, I just need to know wether i can make a second display, not just data transfer with thunderbolt cables. I'm trying to use what I have, an older work computer and use my personal laptop as the second display for when i work from home.
- Asked by Jonathan C from Pittsburg
- Jun 4, 2014
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No you cannot. Connecting the two computers would just allow you to access the hard drive of the other MacBook.
- Answered by Michael K from Clearlake
- Aug 23, 2014
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can a new macbook air thunderbolt to an imac-2010 with mini display port
i bought a thunderblot cable without checking my imac2010 very carefully. now i found my imac only has one minidisplay port. is it possible to connect my macbook air(2011new with thunderbolt) to the minidisplay of imac? i tried the com+f2 on my imac, but it doesn't work.

i am really confused by apple, the thunderbolt fit very well to the mini display port.
- Asked by Xiaofei Z
- Feb 10, 2012
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The ports are visibly identical but thunderbolt isn't on your iMac so it won't work. Just because it fits doesn't mean it's the same thing or it will work.
You need to buy a mini display port cable. And make sure the iMac is a 27 inch only the 27 inch macs can be used as a monitor.
Then plug one end of the mini dp cable into the thunderbolt/mini dp port on the air and the other end into the mini dp on the iMac. Turn on the iMac then the air. Should work just fine.
I found a mini dp cable for 19$
- Answered by Kevin G from Kamloops
- Jun 12, 2012
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can I connect a new mac mini to my iMac (20-inch Late 2006)
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- Jun 2, 2015
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Can i use a thunderbolt cable to transfer from Macbook Pro 15-inch, Late 2008 - w/mini DVI (is that thunderbolt?) to new Macbook Pro?
I cant seem to get a clean answer when searching - looking to transfer data from my old 2008 macbook pro to the new one. My mini dvi looks exactly the same as the thunderbolt on new macs without the logo, is that the case?

Thanks, wanted to to check before ordering a $50 cabele
- Asked by Daniel T from Amityville
- Dec 8, 2011
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No, you can't sorry! the minidisplayport looks like thunderbolt but is not thunderbolt, I would suggest getting a firewire or usb cable to transfer.
- Answered by Sam R
- Dec 25, 2011
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Can I migrate my Mac air to a Macbook pro retina?
Can This cable work with the migration from a Mac air to a new Macbook pro retina? I don't want to loose data during the tranfer to my new Mac Retina.
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- Asked by Juan H from Miami Lakes
- Apr 17, 2013
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Can the thunderbolt cable be used on Macbook Pro Retina?
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- Nov 9, 2012
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Will I be able to use a 21.5" late 2012 iMac for display/keyboard/mouse to connect a brand new Mac Mini with just a thunderbolt cable?
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- May 4, 2013
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