using a may 2009 iMac as external monitor

24 inch imac to my 2011 imac 27 as the main monitor, i know they both have target disk mode, the 27 has thunderbolt port & the 24 inch has MDP port, I dont know which cable to get,thunderbolt to thunderbolt will it work , or MDP TO MDP cable, I am confused, a lot of
site are saying it wont even work at all, I am using a benq 24 inch widescreen as a external monitor the resolution aint that great,
it would be much appreciated if i could get some advice..

Thanx in advance..

The 24" does not support TDM. The late '09 model 27" was the first model to support video input.

If you want to attempt it with the 24" in TDM anyway, you will need a mdp to mdp cable as it has a mdp port, not a TB port.

You can view the table for connecting here in item # 4.

bobtomay said:

The 24" does not support TDM. The late '09 model 27" was the first model to support video input.

If you want to attempt it with the 24" in TDM anyway, you will need a mdp to mdp cable as it has a mdp port, not a TB port.

You can view the table for connecting here in item # 4.

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Thanks for your reply,My 24 inch imac has a target disk button in system preferences
so maybe it might work, have you heard of anyone using MDP TO MDP with this setup.

thanx again..

I've not personally done any experimenting with TDM at all and have not kept up with it.
Am really only aware that the '09 27" was the first model that accepted video input.
All of my experience is connecting to TVs vs Mac to Mac.

The mdp cable here is less than $10 and it's probably worth a shot - guessing you folks in Australia may have to pay $20 for one. We have a few other members here that may be able to suggest a reasonable retail place down under.

Please bear in mind that target disk mode and video input are two very different functions. Only the 27" 2009 iMac has video in. Since 2010 and the introduction of Thunderbolt to iMac no model has had video in capability to my knowledge.
For reference I've had the 2009 and have the 2010 27" iMacs.

mrplow said:

Please bear in mind that target disk mode and video input are two very different functions. Only the 27" 2009 iMac has video in. Since 2010 and the introduction of Thunderbolt to iMac no model has had video in capability to my knowledge.
For reference I've had the 2009 and have the 2010 27" iMacs.

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thanx for your input, so in other words it won't work in your opinion..

thanx in advance..

No, sorry. I think it's a non-starter.