Will my late 2007 MBP 17" run the Thunderbolt Display?

Will my late 2007 MBP 17" run the Thunderbolt Display?  I know my display port is DVI (may be Dual-link).

Lightdrm wrote:
Will my late 2007 MBP 17" run the Thunderbolt Display?  I know my display port is DVI (may be Dual-link).
No it won't. You need a computer with a Thunderbolt port.
Here is a list of compatible computers: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4885
Mario

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