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thunderbolt display

  1. asteeper

    magsafe to usb-c

    Looking to order a new MBP and would like to figure out how I could hook it up to my Thunderbolt display. I know I'll need the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 for video but I'm really going to miss the ability to use the magsafe power included in the displays cable... Does anyone know...
  2. F

    Is it possible to connect a new macbook pro to a thunderbolt display ?

    Hi! I'm about to buy a new macbook pro and I've an Apple thunderbolt display and I was wondering if, using an adaptator, it could be possible to connect that new macbook pro to that external display? Thanks for your answers.
  3. M

    New Apple 5k display - should I be excited?

    I use the old -- let's be real and say very, very old -- Apple Thunderbolt display both at home and at work. New macs are exciting, but the rumored 5K display is nirvana to me. Of course, I won't be able to afford it, but that's not the point here. The best thing about the Thunderbolt display...
  4. jockgrammer

    Is it still worth it to buy a used thunderbolt display in 2016?

    I'm currently looking to buy a used one for about $350. But was wondering if the tech is really old and I could just add a couple more to buy a new non apple display that is around 2014-2016 model. Thanks.
  5. C

    Sugru to fix thunderbolt adapter on Apple display?

    I have a 27-inch Apple Thunderbolt Display and the thunderbolt cord--not the power/magsafe cord--is starting to fray. I've seen a lot of posts the recommend sugru to mold to power cords to fix this, but not for the thunderbolt adapter. Could I use sugru to fix the monitor adapter too? It's...
  6. tennisproha

    Thunderbolt Display or Dell 4k for Mac mini?

    Hi everyone. I'm looking to get a Thunderbolt Display (TBD) or a Dell 4k display and I'd really love some feedback about my setup. Setup will mainly be used for productivity and some online video streaming. Occasional Xbox 360 gaming possibility would be a bonus. I have a 2012 Mac mini and an...
  7. xSinghx

    Monitor Advice

    So this week the power brick to my 30" Apple Cinema display decided to stop working. It's overheating and I hear a clicking coming from it while my monitor no longer turns on. I've looked for replacements but they're all but impossible to find (new that is). I've come across these Chinese...
  8. 1

    Use iMac as secondary display for a windows laptop

    Hi, I have a HP laptop (windows 7) and would like to extend my display towards my imac, late 2013 (Yosemite) I'm using a thunderbolt cable to do so. I tried: 1. connecting the two while they are both awake and running - no luck 2. connecting them when they are both closed - no luck 3...
  9. Seabit

    Thunderbolt Display Power Supply

    Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone knew where I could get a new/reliable power supply for a 27" Thunderbolt Display (A1407), the power supply that came with it is dead. I'm able to find similar power supplies online but non of which match the part number on mine which is 614-0496. I have...
  10. sebtacular

    Please help me value my apple setup

    Hi MacRumors people! I was wondering if someone could kindly give me a valuation of my Mac Mini set up.. My system is about two years old at most and in the true sense of the word; immaculate. I am planning on purchasing an all in one iMac perhaps the 5k model. My system is the following...
  11. B

    Cinema Display or Thunderbolt Display

    Hi, I'm sorry if this doesn't belong here. You don't need to read this part: My boss is replacing almost all Windows desktop PC's with 13" MacBook Pro's (non Retina). This way, everybody can work on the go with their 'personal' laptop, instead of having to log in (and out) everywhere on a...
  12. V

    2016 MacBook USB 3.1 Thunderbolt 3?

    So, with today's new refresh of the MacBook, I noticed that the USB Type-C port was replaced with USB 3.1 from USB 3.0 Do these ports support the Thunderbolt 3 specification? https://thunderbolttechnology.net/tech/faq...
  13. M

    When Display goes to sleep, mag power is turned off

    ** UPDATE ** The "sleep" under the apple menu works! Choosing it to put to sleep has no adverse impacts -- only the Power Saving and the Sleep Hot Corners disconnect my power and TB Display. *** I have a 15" Macbook Pro Retina early 2013, 2.7, i7 with 16GM and 256 SSD. I have an external 27"...
  14. R

    Thunderbolt Display Issues

    Hi all, I recently got a used thunderbolt monitor and it seems to be that the backlight no longer functions. If you take a flashlight and shine on the screen, you can see the image and it is not lit - according to ifixit, that's the issue. Im a student, so I hope you can imagine that I'm on...
  15. G

    15" Retina MBP with 27" TB Display - Annoying moving to other monitor

    Hi all, Sorry if this has been asked before - did a search but didn't see anything. I just got a 27" TB display and have my MBP next to it with the displays extended. My issue is that there is a "step" at the bottom of the retina display up to the MBP and I'm always getting caught on it. Is...
  16. E

    Can the current iMac models support external 5K displays?

    I'm hoping to upgrade my iMac model later this year (Mid-2010 model, getting pretty old!) and as my current workspace is made up of a 27" iMac and Cinema Display, I would like a new 5K iMac to be able to support a 5K external monitor. Whilst we wait for Apple to eventually release their 5K...