Using older iMace as extra monitor

I currently am using a late 2012 21.5 in iMac with a 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5.  I'm wondering if I can use an older iMac as an additional monitor or connect it somehow via sharing?

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    2006 imac 10.8.5 OS  Would like to use as a monitor for editing   to a 2013 mac pro.  Can it be done how do I do it What cables do I need

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    Can I conect iMac 2012 with thundelbolt to iMac 2008 mini display port use this iMac like second monitor.

    This Apple article:
    What are the requirements for TDM?
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    Hello, we need more info on the iMac, not positive but I think it requires a 2010 or newer iMac & a Mini Display Port cable.
    So we know more about it...
    At the Apple Icon at top left>About this Mac, then click on More Info, then click on Hardware> and report this upto but not including the Serial#...
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    Model Identifier: iMac7,1
    Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
    Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
    Number Of Processors: 1
    Total Number Of Cores: 2
    L2 Cache: 4 MB
    Memory: 6 GB
    Bus Speed: 800 MHz
    Boot ROM Version: IM71.007A.B03
    SMC Version (system): 1.21f4

  • HT3492 What do I need to do to use the iMac as a monitor from my HP laptop? I have my HP connected to the Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter which is plugged into a Thunderbolt port.

    What do I need to do to use the iMac as a monitor form my HP laptop?  I have my laptop connected to the Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter which is plugged into a Thunderbolt port.

    vga may not be a compatible port
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2246912?start=0&tstart=0
    more hits
    https://www.google.dk/search?source=ig&hl=da&rlz=1G1TSEH_ENDK367&q=use+imac+as+m onitor+for+pc&oq=use+imac+as+mon&gs_l=igoogle.3.0.0l10.2417776.2420497.0.2421354 .15.11.0.2.2.0.316.1723.0j4j3j1.8.0...0.0...1ac.-OkFwmTKBg0

  • Can i use my imac as second monitor for my  pc / notebook

    Can i use my imac as second monitor for my  pc / notebook

    Without any knowledge of the year machines you have it's impossible to answer that question. iMacs adn MBA's have been around for many years now so we have no idea of the exact specs your machine have. Remember when posting you need to be complete and paint a picture for us as we aren't there to look for ourselves. Your question should be  posted something like:
    " I have a 2011 27" iMac and a 2009 MacBook Air, can I use the iMac as an external display for my MacBook Air?"
    BTW what you are referring to is called Target Display Mode. Apple does support that on some 2009-2011 iMacs. You can find additional information at:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3924
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3775

  • Can I use my Imac as a monitor for my Macbook Air?

    Can I use my iMac as a monitor for my Macbook Air?

    Without any knowledge of the year machines you have it's impossible to answer that question. iMacs adn MBA's have been around for many years now so we have no idea of the exact specs your machine have. Remember when posting you need to be complete and paint a picture for us as we aren't there to look for ourselves. Your question should be  posted something like:
    " I have a 2011 27" iMac and a 2009 MacBook Air, can I use the iMac as an external display for my MacBook Air?"
    BTW what you are referring to is called Target Display Mode. Apple does support that on some 2009-2011 iMacs. You can find additional information at:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3924
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3775

  • Can I use my iMac as a monitor for a PC? If yes, how

    Can I use my iMac as a monitor for a PC? If  yes, how?

    That is called Target Display Mode and you are lucky it's supported in the late 2009 & 2010 27" iMacs. Apple had directions in:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3924

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  • Using older iMac as a dual monitor

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    No. iMac only has video out .
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    translate.google.com.
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  • Using 2006 iMac as a monitor for Mac Book Pro 2012

    I want to connect my 2006 17" inch iMac with Mac Boon Pro and use it as extra monitor. Can you please suggest me how to do this and the kind of cables I should buy?

    Other than the software listed above, which may or may not meet your expectations, you cannot do it. Your iMac is not capable of video in.

  • Can i use a hdmi to mini display port cable to use my iMac as external monitor for a windows laptop?

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  • Using new iMac as a monitor for PC Laptop

    Greetings,
    I am trying to use my new iMac as a monitor for my work laptop (compaq). Can this be done? If so, how do I do it? Thanks in advance for any help.
    M.

    As tintinlad says there are software solutions that use VNC connections (link). Hardware solutions exisit but only at Standard Definition TV quality. 
    http://www.applefritter.com/holygrail
    BTW, Apple stopped selling iMac G5s in Jan 2006. Your new iMac is presumably an Intel iMac instead.
    mrtotes

  • Use 2008 iMac as second monitor for pc laptop

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