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New Imac inputs via displayport?
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<blockquote data-quote="bobtomay" data-source="post: 1476948" data-attributes="member: 24160"><p>Due to having no date on that report and having no mention of a "Thunderbolt" port, I would not trust that article.</p><p></p><p>That article states 2009 models and later. My guess, it was using a 2009 model when it was written and has never been updated since. </p><p></p><p>It also describes the mini displayport "icon" next to the port on the Mac. The Thunderbolt ports do not have that icon, further leading me to believe the article is several years old.</p><p></p><p></p><p>edit:</p><p>I know what it's like when you want/ready for a new computer. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>If you're "hot to trot" to get one of the new iMacs, I'd get it; realizing up front that you may not be able to use it as an external display from any device other than another Thunderbolt port. If it will work from a mini displayport (which the 2011 models will not), consider it an added bonus.</p><p></p><p>If you "must" have that feature, would once again suggest a call/visit to Apple or wait until the reviews hit.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bobtomay, post: 1476948, member: 24160"] Due to having no date on that report and having no mention of a "Thunderbolt" port, I would not trust that article. That article states 2009 models and later. My guess, it was using a 2009 model when it was written and has never been updated since. It also describes the mini displayport "icon" next to the port on the Mac. The Thunderbolt ports do not have that icon, further leading me to believe the article is several years old. edit: I know what it's like when you want/ready for a new computer. :) If you're "hot to trot" to get one of the new iMacs, I'd get it; realizing up front that you may not be able to use it as an external display from any device other than another Thunderbolt port. If it will work from a mini displayport (which the 2011 models will not), consider it an added bonus. If you "must" have that feature, would once again suggest a call/visit to Apple or wait until the reviews hit. [/QUOTE]
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