Some confusion on my part...

[Sur3Mac]

Hi everyone, I have a 2013 iMac sitting and collecting dust, and I was wondering if I could use it as a monitor for this laptop.

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It has a Mini Display Port, and the iMac has two Thunderbolt connectors, I just don't know if I can just use a Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cable and have it working.

Since there's a technology gap of sixteen years between the two I deemed it necessary to inquire about this, and where else then here?

BTW it's good to be back

 

[Raz0rEdge]

No, Target Display Mode only works with other Macs. Not Windows based laptops.

If you want an external monitor for that MSI laptop, grab a monitor for it.

 

[Sur3Mac]

Okay thanks.

 

[Randy B. Singer]

Hi everyone, I have a 2013 iMac sitting and collecting dust, and I was wondering if I could use it as a monitor for this laptop.

You can do it by using this product:

Luna Display ($80)
https://astropad.com/product/lunadisplay/

 

[pm-r]

BTW it's good to be back

It's good to have you back even if your posts are few and far between your last one being on Feb

But as they say... " precious things aren't found in heaps". ;-)

PS: That's some interesting product that Randy posted about that could be useful for some users.



- Patrick
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[Sur3Mac]

You can do it by using this product:

Luna Display ($80)
Luna Display — by Astropad

Thanks for this, I have one on the way... anxious to see it in action )

 

[Randy B. Singer]

Thanks for this, I have one on the way... anxious to see it in action )

We'd love to hear what you think of it after you have tried it!