The description says this can be used for Thunderbolt displays. What about the Apple 27" Thunderbolt Display?

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  I tried it and it handles audio/video/USB, but for some reason not ethernet.

  • Answered by Franklin W from Folsom
  • 14-Feb-2017
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• You are right.
  That's is exactly a use case for which this adapter is created.
  The magsafe connector from the display would indeed be left unused. Power to the notebook would have to be provided through another port on the notebook.
  (Note: For the MacBook retina 12" (early 2015 and early 2016) which has only a single USB-C without Thunderbolt support this would of course not work)

  • Answered by Maarten O
  • 31-Oct-2016
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• Correct on all counts.
  
  Apple has a support document entitled "About the compatibility of the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter" detailing it (I'm not allowed to post the link here).

  • Answered by Jens T
  • 30-Oct-2016
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• The Thunderbolt capabilities should be supported. You will need a separate USB-C charging cable.

  • Answered by Edward K from Oakland
  • 02-Nov-2016
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• yes, you can use it to connect to a thunderbolt display, you will need to use a second usb-c for power

  • Answered by Eduardo M from Torreon
  • 01-Nov-2016
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• That is correct. Bus-Powering will not flow from the older Thunderbolt to newer Thunderbolt end of the adapter.

  • Answered by David H from Cotati
  • 31-Oct-2016
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• Yes.

  • Answered by Jesse S from Alpharetta
  • 30-Oct-2016
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• That is correct: you would need a separate USB-C power connector/charger, but this adapter would let you use the display/audio/video/ethernet/USB/camera on a Thunderbolt Display.

  • Answered by Thomas N from Aurora
  • 29-Oct-2016
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• How would I connect 2 27" Apple HD led displays to a new mac pro using HDMI or thunderbolt ports?

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