2010 Cinema Display adaptor

[scouser75]

Thanks Daneoni.

 

[scouser75]

Guys, I ended up buying this in the end, and it works great. Wish it was silver though to go with my silver MBP 😆

https://amzn.eu/d/3vQKAwy

Now to Google how to use in clamshell mode.

Thank you all for your help on this. Much appreciate

 

[scouser75]

And just Googled how to do this, and bother!!! To use clamshell you need constant power. Doh!!!

Is that why the Uptab has power passthrough? So you jus connect a USB C to USB C cable from the Uptab to the MBP?

 

[daneoni]

Yes. Otherwise you have to use another port to charge

 

[scouser75]

Yes. Otherwise you have to use another port to charge

But you'd need another port to charge anyway wouldnt you? So you're losing a usb c port with the uptab. Or with the cable I bought, ill need to use the mag safe port.

Or does the uptab charge from jlust the mini do to usb cable - no other cables needed?

 

[daneoni]

Uptab to USB C and USB C power cable to uptab

But if you have a MagSafe mac then just use MagSafe and what you bought.

 

[scouser75]

I have a magsafe as it's a MBP M2. But my thinking was that it would look a lot neater on the desk to have the uptab and then use a small usb c to usb c from there to the Mac.

I was hoping the uptab wouldn't even need the additional usb c cable 😅

 

[scouser75]

Just found this pass through lead and if it's compatible, it's a heck of a lot cheaper than the Uptab (if postage really is free)!

Type C To DP Adapter 3 In 1 Type C To Mini DisplayPort Adapter HD Durable For | eBay

Feature: 1. Connect the Type C port phone/notebook/computer/tablet to a monitor/projector with Mini DisplayPort input. Requires Mini Displayport cable. Item Type: Type C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter.

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I also had a thought - my wife's monitor powers her laptop. Can the cinema display via a USB A to USB C cable power a Macbook? Or is it wishful thinking from me?

 

[daneoni]

Wishful thinking i think.

 

[scouser75]

It seems Uptab is the only adapter that has pass through. Do you guys know of any others?

 

[scouser75]

Result! This adapter has free delivery from Australia 😁 Do you guys think it'll work with the 2009 Cinema Display?

Type C To DP Adapter 3 In 1 Type C To Mini DisplayPort Adapter HD Durable For | eBay

Feature: 1. Connect the Type C port phone/notebook/computer/tablet to a monitor/projector with Mini DisplayPort input. Requires Mini Displayport cable. Item Type: Type C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[daneoni]

Unsure.

Also if you're looking for an Uptab adapter i can sell you mine which is new in box. I bought it because i thought i needed it for use with my M1 MBP but it turns out my Itanda was perfectly up to the job.

I live in London if you want to collect. Otherwise i can ship anywhere in the UK.

 

[scouser75]

Thanks Daneoni But bother! I ordered the cable from Auz a little while after I posted. But I can try and cancel it as haven't received a dispatch email.

Where in London are you mate? And how much do you want for it?

 

[daneoni]

Thanks Daneoni But bother! I ordered the cable from Auz a little while after I posted. But I can try and cancel it as haven't received a dispatch email.

Where in London are you mate? And how much do you want for it?

Finchley area. Can meet you at a tube station.

I'd let it go for £25

 

[scouser75]

Finchley area. Can meet you at a tube station.

I'd let it go for £25

A fellow North Londoner. I'm not too far at all in Oakwood, so if they cancel my order, I can pick up in person.