Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Cable

[BlueRevere]

I can verify that the Apple TB3 to TB2 adapter works with the Apple Thunderbolt Display – I'm typing in a browser window on that display right now with my new 15". As for the ports on the back of the TB display, I've successfully tested the USB and FW ports though my original Drobo connected via FW isn't recognized unless I plug it into the back of a NewerTech/OWC dual drive box that is connected to the display's FW port.

Anson42,

you post confuses me, documentation and a video suggest that this can not work.

Which Apple Cinema Display do you have, the LED or an old one?

And which features from the Apple Cinema Display work, the display, the network, the USB ports and the camera - or just the display?

The Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter
does not work with the Apple Cinema Display.
See
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204154
and
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207266
and
https://twitter.com/braddwyer/status/799278477103026176

 

[anson42]

Anson42,

you post confuses me, documentation and a video suggest that this can not work.

Which Apple Cinema Display do you have, the LED or an old one?

And which features from the Apple Cinema Display work, the display, the network, the USB ports and the camera - or just the display?

Please re-read my post. I mention that the adapter works with the Apple THUNDERBOLT Display, not the Cinema Display which will not work with the TB adapter. With the THUNDERBOLT display I have tested USB and Firewire ports only. I have yet to try the camera and network port. [I haven't tested the other display features as I'm back on my 2012 MBP finishing up a project before cutting over completely to the new MBP!]

 

[Alfredo's]

Attached is the dongle I used to have my 27" Apple LED Cinema Display(not the Thunderboldt Display)(I know, they look the exact same) work with the 2016 Macbook Pro.
Here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/361824135008 I bought it. It works!

I originally tried the Apple TB3 to TB2 adapter but it didn't work. Although the adapters are physically the exact same ports, the underlying technology is different that's why you need a Mini Displayport to USB-C. Confusing. I know.

 

[Wackery]

Attached is the dongle I used to have my 27" Apple LED Cinema Display(not the Thunderboldt Display)(I know, they look the exact same) work with the 2016 Macbook Pro.
Here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/361824135008 I bought it. It works!

I originally tried the Apple TB3 to TB2 adapter but it didn't work. Although the adapters are physically the exact same ports, the underlying technology is different that's why you need a Mini Displayport to USB-C. Confusing. I know.

usb-c would make things simpler they said, it's the future, they said

 

[Wowereit]

usb-c would make things simpler they said, it's the future, they said

I'm pretty sure it is.
But as always, early adopters are getting screwed with compatibility and pricing.

 

[Wackery]

I'm pretty sure it is.
But as always, early adopters are getting screwed with compatibility and pricing.

if the user is getting screwed like that, it's not.

this is like making firewire port only mac in 1995 and saying it's the future

 

[wegster]

do note that tb3 to tb2 is NOT the same as tb3 to displayport

The display in question has an actual Thunderbolt 2 port on it.
Apple's cable should work, should it not?