How to use 27 inch iMac as a display. (Target Display Mode)

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This is a demo video of how to use The Apple 27 inch iMac as a display for a MacBook, MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, and Mac Mini. In the coming weeks the adapter will be available to use it as a display with any HDMI and DVI compatible device.



Posted by RandomCritic   @   15 May 2010 25 comments
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25 Comments

  • dicubillas

    @Domreis7337 apple is a waste of money ….. pcs not

  • GlasKoenig201

    The iMac uses the macBook Pro as a monitor the macbook isn’t the computer its only the display for the iMac

  • JellyJasonFOREVA

    too many macs O_O

  • freebiemadguy123

    @Domreis7337 not without a $180 converter…

  • daneedition

    haha I have the macbook pro and 24″ inch led cinema display with the idea to connect the LED when i get my mac pro, but im starting to like the new 27″ imac and it’s very powerfull + half price then mac pro + with the monitor :P . nice set up mate :) .

  • gigo1818

    i just spent $2000+ on a computer, lets use it as a monitor and nothing else !

  • EverythingISTech

    Does it matter which Imac (the first or second selction) or does this work with both 27inch imacs?

  • rednes800

    ummm let me think really hard for you, ……….after 24 hours of thinking where i thought maybe just maybe the apple store might have one! lol

  • rednes800

    thanks for this video! I need to know how to do this. i have a 27 inch and have my 17inchmacpro coming in the mail good looks

  • ajparcell

    i want to get my normal non mac monitor used as another desktop for my imac 27 inch but i ordered the wrong one, the cable was to large for my port. were do i get a mini dmi do vgi??? :(

  • chargerfun34

    How? I am really wondering how to play the Xbox 360 using the VGA cord from Microsoft to the 27″ iMac?

  • 1337sweden

    Can you use 2 displays for your Macbook Pro?
    I Gonna buy twice 24″, or if Apple will release the 27″ display soon!!

  • migeru29

    no cables.. you need a converter.. to covert hdmi signal to mini display signal.. it cost around $300 :)

  • JammatheGreat

    What cables are needed to allow PS3 be played on the iMac?
    Beast of a machine!

  • Criver12

    2000 for a 30″ or 1599 for a 27″ + Computer. I Choose the 27″

  • Domreis7337

    @swroll yes

  • swroll

    Can you close your MBP and still use the imac display.
    Using, of course, a bluetooth mouse and keyboard?

  • Domreis7337

    @youngobi2009 Not a waste of money… You can play PS3 or XBOX on your iMac…

  • Domreis7337

    @supafreek1234 cheaper than the 30″ Cinema Display and you get a free computer.

  • supafreek1234

    yay $1200 display!!!

  • Hauskaz

    @icdp It makes more sense when it come time to upgrade to a new machine. Once the iMac’s outdated, you can continue to use it as a primary or auxiliary display with whatever new computer you get. Makes me wish I got a 27″ model instead of the 21.5″, although I like to use my systems as long as I can.

  • metallicapat

    dang wish i had 27 inch imac i got 21 inch. Maybee when i make my own money

  • AppsEverywhere

    No, not with any 20” or 24” iMac…

  • youngobi2009

    what is the point? waste of money

  • GrahamW0009

    @icdp
    Because the screen is twice as big. which screen would you prefer to watch a dvd on?
    I have a mac pro and I would love to use that computer as a display. Have you noticed how the 30″ display is $100 more than the 27″ iMac. So in other words for $100 less you get a whole computer and 3″ less of display. Personally the iMac display is better too.

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