An Apple display that uses Thunderbolt connectivity with newer Macs. Sold as a 27" display with a resolution of 2560x1440, and includes a FaceTime HD camera, microphone, and speakers.
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Wifi not working in windows if thunderbolt display is connected
I had to install windows 7 on my macbook air (...) and I'm having trouble getting it to work with the thunderbolt display.
As soon as the display is connected, the wifi doesn't work anymore. Device ...
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Can I use a Thunderbolt display for a macbook pro with a mini display port?
I have an older macbook pro with a mini display port. Can I use a Thunderbolt display as an external monitor?
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My external display screen is black
I updated from 10.8.1 to 10.8.2 for my macbook pro retina with my external 27" thunderbolt display. Now when i connect to my thunderbolt display both screens are black now. I can only see my mouse ...
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Problems with color consistency on Apple Thunderbolt Display
When I got my 27" thunderbolt display, set it up with my 2011 lion MBP was working as it should, my desktop backgrounds was being shared or extended across the displays, when I hit mission control I ...
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Using ThunderBolt 27" Display with a Second VGA Display not working in Bootcamp
I have purchased a ThunderBolt display and is lovely.
I have it setup with a second monitor using VGA in OSX to have 3 monitors (inc 1 of the 15" MacBook Pro display)
So my setup is as follows:
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Daisy-Chaining a DVI Monitor on a Thunderbolt Display?
I currently have a mid-2012 MacbookPro that is connected to a 27" Thunderbolt display. I also have a 17" Samsung Syncmaster that only has VGA & DVI port on it. So I bought the MiniDisplay-to-DVI ...
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I can't re-attach my thunderbolt display stand
I have removed the stand from my Thunderbolt monitor to place a touch overlay device on the sceen (needed to lay the screen flat facing up to attach the overlay)
Now I am trying to re-attach the ...
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How can I stop by External Display from switching “Spaces”
Somehow I enabled my mac to have these "spaces" and I always have a second "desktop" - I don't know how to get rid of it.
However, either when no apps are open or if there is a fullscreen app, I do ...
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Are there adapters to use Thunderbolt Display with non-Thunderbolt computers?
That Thunderbolt Display looks great. However, if I buy a monitor, it had better work with all my older computers, not just the latest and greatest Thunderbolt Macs. Is there any way I can get ...
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lagging cursor from magic mouse and magic trackpad
I have a brand new mac mini 2012 connected to a Thunderbolt display. Since the Thunderbolt display was connected, I sometimes get a lagging cursor, meaning that moving the mouse/trackpad leads the ...
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Can the new 2013 27" iMac function like the Thunderbolt Display?
The Thunderbolt display is a really cool external display for thunderbolt-enabled mac laptops, but the sad reality is, all those peripherals and that gorgeous display is useless when the laptop is ...
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Console + iMac 27" 2011 External Display
Can i use the iMac 27" mid 2011 as a external for, let's say, Playstation3?
Is this possible for the latest iMac? If yes, how, if no, why?
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Sound always comes from Apple Thunderbolt Display even with headphones connected
I have an issue using the Apple Thunderbolt Display. I have a Dell XPS laptop with Windows 8 where I connect to the display over Thunderbolt, but every time I try to listen to some music or video, the ...
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How Do I Disable the Webcam on an External Thunderbolt Display
I've got an iMac 27" paired with a Thunderbolt 27" display that's rotated to portrait mode. Both of them have integrated webcams. Some applications are screwy and inconsistent about letting me pick ...
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Thunderbolt display fails to play audio
I'm running a MacBook Pro (late 2011 model) that has a recent OS X upgrade to version 10.8.1. For some reason, when the MacBook Pro is docked to the Thunderbolt display, it no longer sends sound out ...
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Mac Mini + Thunderbolt Display+ Additional Display?
I just purchased a 2012 Mac Mini to use with my Apple Thunderbolt Display.
The mini also included an HDMI to DVI converter. I have a DVI-connected ViewSonic montior that I'd like to use as a ...
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Thunderbolt 27" resolution
I have a mid-2012 Macbook Pro with Retina. I love it, but I needed more screen real-estate for my current work, so I got a 27" Thunderbolt display. It's very big, and I have lots of room now, but I do ...
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How can I make my 27“ iMac and my 27” Thunderbolt display the same height?
I'm using an external 27" Thunderbolt display with my 27" iMac and I want the iMac and display to have the same height. By default, the Thunderbolt display is about an inch shorter than the iMac, ...
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How to Connect Multiple Monitors to a MacBook Air
Usually I connect my MacBook Air 11" to a secondary display via the Thunderbolt port.
What do I need to connect it to two external monitors?
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What does the Thunderbolt Display offer besides a display?
Is the Apple Thunderbolt Display just a display, or something more?
The thing that confuses me is that they say it has a Thunderbolt cable and it helps data transfer between your Mac and Display to ...
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How to connect two non-Thunderbolt displays to the Macbook Pro 2011 via Thunderbolt?
I have the VGA and HDMI adapters for my Macbook Pro 2011, but can only connect one display at a time - neither adapter has a female Thunderbolt connector to act as a passthrough.
My understanding is ...
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How do I prevent my Thunderbolt Display from blinking repeatedly?
I use an Apple Thunderbolt Display with my Late 2011 Macbook Pro, and more often then not when I plug it in, one of a few video errors will occur.
The most frequent issue is that the display will ...
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detect thunderbolt display connection and switch bluetooth accordingly
I have a thunderbolt display that I use as a docking station with wireless keyboard and mouse.
Is there a way to turn on bluetooth when connecting the display and turn it off when disconnecting the ...
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How does (stereo) sound work with Thunderbolt displays?
Apple's Thunderbolt displays, I understand, have stereo speakers in them. How does it work if you have two Thunderbolt displays plugged into your computer?
Do both displays play the same sound, so ...
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Can I use two 27“ Cinema Displays from a 15” MacBook Pro?
I am interested in purchasing a MacBook Pro and running multiple monitors when I am at my desk. Ideally, I'd like to run two 27" Cinema Displays when I am working at my desk, but would be okay with ...
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Need to connect mac-mini and thunderbolt display to a Dell U2713HM for dual monitor 2560x1440
I need to run a dual 27" 2560x1440 mac-mini. I already have a thunderbolt display and I tried connecting a Dell Ultrasharp with 2560x1440 to the HDMI port of the mac mini - that doesn't work. There ...
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How can I chain a DVI display into a Thunderbolt display (and then into a MBP)
I have a thunderbolt display that is connected to a retina MBP (13"). I would like to connect my Dell monitor (which has a gauntlet of inputs, most notably HDMI and DVI, but not DisplayPort or ...
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External display with pixel density similar to macbook pro 17" (132 ppi)
I own a macbook pro 17" late 2011 which has a 1920×1200 display with a pixel density of 132 ppi. Yesterday I tried hooking up the display to an Apple Thunderbolt Display, and to my great ...
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How to prevent window resize when exiting Target Display Mode
Using a macbook pro, with a thunderbolt cable connecting to an iMac,
and using Target Display Mode [TDM] to mirror the display. I choose
the optimal resolution for the external display, which means ...
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Where is the MAC address of my Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter?
I have a Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter for a Macbook Air and I need to assign a static IP address to it.
I assume the MAC address is embedded in a given adapter... and by convention I would assume ...
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How to mirror secondary display to a TV?
I have had a dual-screen setup (27'' iMac + 27'' thunderbolt display) for a while now; having recently acquired a MDP->HDMI adapter I'm struggling with mirroring the secondary display onto my TV.
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Can a Thunderbolt iMac be used in target display mode while booted into Windows 7?
Slightly different than what I'm seeing in search:
If I have my iMac booted into Windows 7, can I (via Thunderbolt) use the iMac as a target display from my Thunderbolt MacBook Pro running OS X?
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Waking up rMBP via Keyboard Attached to TB Display Doesn't Work
rMBP has 10.8.2 installed. Both TB display and rMBP are brand new as of last a few days ago.
I've got a USB mouse and keyboard (wired) plugged into the TB display. The TB display is hooked up to the ...
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Dual-Monitor Output from a new Macbook Pro
I need to output to two screens from a Macbook Pro 17" I'm looking at buying. My current laptop has a VGA port and an HDMI port, and so it's pretty easy to run a dual-display setup with it. How would ...
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MBP'13 (Late 2011) Win7 (BootCamp) + iMac'27 (Mid 2011) as an external display?
Is it possible to use iMac'27 (Mid 2011, MacOS) as an external/target mode display for the MBP'13 (Late 2011) running Windows 7 in Bootcamp?
I'm using thunderbolt cable.
It works perfectly fine if ...
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What hardware do I need if I need to frequently adjust the height and rotation of 2 Thunderbolt monitors? [closed]
I have a small apartment and have one Thunderbolt display, a retina MacBook Pro, and am considering a second Thunderbolt Display.
I plan on purchasing VESA kits for each display, but am getting hung ...
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How does the built-in Audio of the Thunderbolt Display compare to the MacBook Pro Retna?
I'm trying to understand which device has better audio capabilities. I tried to do independent research, but the Apple site only has generic information for the MacBook Pro and the Thunderbolt ...
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Where is the Thunderbolt Display's microphone located, and what are its specifications?
There is a mesh above the camera on top of the display. Is that it?
I wonder if it's omni-directional or listening towards the front of the display.
I can't find any information about the location or ...
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Is there a display screen with a Thunderbolt interface that is not made by Apple?
Any suggestion for a non-Apple monitor to connect to MBA (mid-2011)? The display has to reach the same resolution without flickering. Does a non-Apple Thunderbolt display exist?
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Can a connected Thunderbolt display be put to sleep while the MacBook Pro remains running?
Does anybody know a way to sleep the Thunderbolt display if I don't need it for a short time? Like if I'm going to watch TV, normally I've just got my MacBook Pro's display turned on, while my old ...
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Thunderbolt Displays' ethernet adapter breaks MacBook DHCP/MAC Address reservations
We have deployed Thunderbolt Displays in my organization, which is almost entirely Mac-based. As you may already know, Thunderbolt Displays have internal Ethernet adapters which is very convenient in ...
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“About your Mac” : what does Link status in Thunderbolt's system information means?
I have a thunderbolt display with strange behaviour.
When I look at the system information I see :
Port:
Status: Connected
Link Status: 2/1
Port Micro Firmware Version: 0.0.21
Cable ...
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Macbook Air intermittently locks up while plugged into Thunderbolt Display
I'm running Windows 7 SP1 with Boot Camp on a 13" Macbook Air 2012 with 8GB of RAM.
Whenever I have the laptop plugged into my Thunderbolt Display, the computer intermittently locks up for a few ...
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What are the differences between an iMac Display and a Thunderbolt 27" display
Context: I purchased a Mac mini 2011 (lower end) last year to move from PC to a Mac. I went for a Mac mini because I wanted to reuse my old PC's peripherals. Later however, I developed a liking for ...
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Does the new Air (2012) support Daisy Chaining to two Thunderbolt Displays?
Does the new MacBook Air (mid-2012) support Daisy Chaining to two Thunderbolt Displays? I'm trying to decide between a fully-loaded MacBook Air and a Retina MacBook Pro, and this is a big breaking ...
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Connect both Cinema Display and Thunderbolt Display to a 15" Macbook Pro?
Here's what I have:
2011 15" Macbook Pro (with Thunderbolt)
27" Apple Thunderbolt Display
27" Apple Cinema Display
From what I've read, I cannot connect both displays by daisy chaining:
MacBook ...
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Can an Xbox 360 be hooked up to a Thunderbolt display?
Having both the video and audio going to the display would be optimal, but if I can just get the video on the display and use headphones plugged into the Xbox, that's perfectly fine and probably ...
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Apple 27" Thunderbolt/Cinema Display DPI
I've recently purchased an Apple Thunderbolt 27" display and having connected my second monitor side by side, I can see the DPIs between the two displays are different.
My other monitor, a Samsung ...
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Mac Mini server - Dual screens?
I'd like to setup dual screens on the new Mac Mini OS X Lion server, however as I understand it you need to use the HDMI port and the thunderbolt port. The only problem I have is I'm already using the ...
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Dual Thunderbolt displays with a Mac running Windows under Boot Camp?
Is it possible, on a brand new MacBook Pro, to use two external Thunderbolt displays under Windows booted from Boot Camp?
I found this KB article, which says no. I also found this thread, where ...
