Questions & Answers for Apple Thunderbolt Cable (0.5m) - White
Apple Thunderbolt Cable (0.5m) - White
142 Questions + 211 Answers
142 Questions from the Community
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Can this cable be used to transfer data between Macs?
Can this cable be used to transfer data between Macs?
- Asked by Noah K from Escondido
- Jun 29, 2011
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Best Answer:Yes, using Target Disk Mode between two thunderbolt equipped Macs.
- Answered by Mario C from Valley Glen
- Jun 29, 2011
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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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AnswerAssuming 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.
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How can I connect the newest Macbook Pro to a projector?
- Asked by Nan L from Changping District
- Jul 2, 2011
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Can this be used as a mini display port cable?
Like on the older 27" iMacs.
- Asked by Vanessa G from Denver
- Jun 28, 2011
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AnswerNo, according to this support page, you can only use Mini DisplayPort cables, not Thunderbolt with the older iMacs.
I can't post links, it's support (dot) apple (dot) com/kb/HT4614#7- Answered by Alex H from Cedar Rapids
- Jul 16, 2011
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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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Can I connect a time capsule with a thunderbolt cable?
- Asked by Anthony R from Naples
- Mar 9, 2012
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Best Answer:No, there is no Thunderbolt enabled Time Capsules as of yet. You, like me, will have to wait.
- Answered by Robert B. H from Rex
- Mar 27, 2012
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can i connect a thunderbolt display to my 2010 mac pro?
- Asked by David D from Sarasota
- Aug 31, 2011
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Best Answer:No. I've spent the past two days looking for a solution. I expected my ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics card to drive video to my new Thunderbolt Display though the mini Display Port connector. Unfortunately, it doesn't work. Very frustrated.
- Answered by Ben O from Marina Del Rey
- Oct 4, 2011
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Yes you can if you use a Thunderbolt 3->Thunderbolt 2 adapter on the MacBook Pro side.
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Can I easily transfer files from Mac to Mac with this cable?
Can I easily transfer big files from Mac to Mac? Will it be something as easy as Airdrop? Obviously it will have the cable plugged in, but can I just drag and drop the file somewhere to have it transferred?
- Asked by Seth T from Glen Allen
- Nov 24, 2012
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AnswerYes. How easy this is depends on the system version.
Method 1: With all versions of (Mac) OS X, you can transfer files by starting up one of the Macs in Thunderbolt target mode (holding the T key while it starts up) and using that Mac as an external drive.
Method 2: Starting from 10.9 Mavericks, you can also use the Thunderbolt cable to create an IP link between two running computers, and use file sharing.- Answered by Peter S
- Mar 18, 2015
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will this product work to transfer files from an imac to macbook air
- Asked by Peter M from Fuquay Varina
- Feb 27, 2013
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Best Answer:
I can answer this myself as I took a chance and bought the cable. Connect the Mac Mini to the 27" iMac via the Thunderbolt cable and press cmd + F2 on the iMac keyboard to enter target display mode. The iMac becomes the display for the Mini, works a treat.
- Answered by William M
- Sep 5, 2012
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Does thunderbolt allow combined digital audio and video like HDMI? My HTIB takes one input -- does not receive signals separately from same source.
- Asked by Jonathan L from Langley
- Dec 2, 2012
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It does not charge your battery. However, the 27" Thunderbolt display has a MagSafe cable for you to charge your MBP. You might wish to get the MagSafe 2 adaptor if needed.
I highly recommend you to read about it on the Apple site for TB Display.- Answered by Cong W from San Francisco
- Jan 13, 2014
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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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AnswerNo, you can't sorry! the minidisplayport looks like thunderbolt but is not thunderbolt, I would suggest getting a firewire or usb cable to transfer.
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can I connect a thunderbolt external hard drive to my 2010 mac book pro?
- Asked by Phillip C from Tampa
- Aug 4, 2012
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AnswerNo, you cannot connect any Thunderbolt device to a Mac which lacks a Thunderbolt port.
- Answered by Peter S
- Mar 18, 2015
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Audio support when connected to iMac 2011 27' as an external display
Does the audio come out from the iMac or the macbook?
- Asked by Tsz Chun L from Everett
- May 9, 2013
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Only on the new 2011 iMac's and MacBook Pro's.
- Answered by Hayden C from Sydney
- Jul 20, 2011
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Can I connect my LaCie 3TB 3.0 Porsche Design p9233 Desktop Hard Drive too my Mac Desk top computer using a Thunder Bolt Cable?
- Asked by George J from Fayetteville
- Jan 20, 2013
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Can this cable be used to create a TCP/IP network between Macs?
- Asked by Sharon D from Plainview
- Nov 13, 2012
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