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User profile for user: oe-hamburg
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Hello,
we want to connect 27" Cinema Display and one Windows PC
We tried one Minidispayport Cable to normal Display port without Success.
We will try a Adapter - do you know if it is in generell posible to use Cinema + Windows PC?
Thx, in advance!
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Posted on Jun 17, 2019 1:53 AM
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User profile for user: Malcolm J. Rayfield
Malcolm J. Rayfield
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Posted on Jun 18, 2019 2:47 AM
The back of the 27" Mini DisplayPort display has 3 USB ports.
The back of the 27" Thunderbolt display has 3 USB ports, 1 FireWire port, one Thunderbolt port, and one Ethernet port.
If your display has a network (Ethernet) port on the back, then it's a Thunderbolt display.
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User profile for user: Malcolm J. Rayfield
Malcolm J. Rayfield
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Jun 18, 2019 2:47 AM in response to oe-hamburg
The back of the 27" Mini DisplayPort display has 3 USB ports.
The back of the 27" Thunderbolt display has 3 USB ports, 1 FireWire port, one Thunderbolt port, and one Ethernet port.
If your display has a network (Ethernet) port on the back, then it's a Thunderbolt display.
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User profile for user: rcosta887
rcosta887
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Jun 17, 2019 2:12 AM in response to oe-hamburg
Yes, it general you should have no problem. I can't think of any good reason why your full-size DisplayPort to MDP cable didn't work. Does Windows itself see that it has a second monitor attached?
There is a 3rd-party utility you can install for Windows, but that is to control the brightness and nothing else. Perhaps the brightness was the issue?
https://www.holstschumacher.dk/p/brightness-controller.html
You can also download the Windows Boot Camp support files as this helps get things working better (like sound) but even still should not be required for video:
https://support.apple.com/downloads/bootcamp-drivers-windows
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User profile for user: oe-hamburg
oe-hamburg Author
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Jun 17, 2019 10:45 PM in response to rcosta887
Hi,
I visited the Apple Store and they recommend this adapter without warranty:
Minidisplay Port to DVI or VGA
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User profile for user: oe-hamburg
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Jun 17, 2019 10:56 PM in response to oe-hamburg
Hi,
I called gravis Support and they told me to forget it, becaues they know no way.
The Adapter is no longer on sale.
Manufacturer: ATLONA
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User profile for user: Malcolm J. Rayfield
Malcolm J. Rayfield
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Jun 18, 2019 1:33 AM in response to oe-hamburg
Those adapter won't help.
This is the correct adapter:
Don't forget to connect the display's USB cable to the computer so the brightness control software can work.
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User profile for user: oe-hamburg
oe-hamburg Author
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Jun 18, 2019 1:38 AM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield
Hello Malcom J,
thx for your opinion.
Do you think this will work? (it has no USB)
Logilink CV0045 3-in-1 mini-DisplayPort Adapter (HDMI/DVI-DisplayPort)
https://www.amazon.de/Logilink-CV0045-mini-DisplayPort-Adapter-DVI-DisplayPort/dp/B005OELE5C
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Windows 10 has a integrated Brightness Controll as far as I know. So perhaps USB Cable for Brightness Software is not required? https://www.holstschumacher.dk/p/brightness-controller.html
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User profile for user: Malcolm J. Rayfield
Malcolm J. Rayfield
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Jun 18, 2019 1:48 AM in response to oe-hamburg
If the display does not have a USB plug, then it's a Thunderbolt display. Mini DisplayPort and Thunderbolt plugs fit the same sockets.
There is no way to use a Thunderbolt display with a computer with no Thunderbolt port.
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User profile for user: oe-hamburg
oe-hamburg Author
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Jun 18, 2019 2:27 AM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield
Hi,
the existing Display has USB, Network LAN..
https://support.apple.com/kb/sp597?locale=de_DE
https://support.apple.com/de_DE/specs/displays
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27" Cinema Display and Windows PC with VGA/Displayport
