Connect HDMI notebook to Thunderbolt iMac

I just ordered an iMac 21,5" and would like to use it also as an external monitor for my PC. Does anybody know how to connect the HDMI interface of my notebook with the Thunderbolt interface of the iMac?

The Thunderbolt iMac only supports Target Display Mode from other Thunderbolt sources.
If your PC has Thunderbolt, then, yes you can connect to your iMac in Target Display mode.
See this article for details.

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    Have you tried other HDMI cables?
    This document may also help you: Resolving HDMI Display and Sound Issues (Windows 7 and Vista).
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    I worked on behalf of HP.

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