Daisy Chain 24" Monitor to 27" Thunderbolt Display

Hi everybody,
I have the 2011 MBP with the 6750m and I want to buy the new 27" Thunderbolt Display. Currently, I'm using a Samsung 24" DVI Display with the Display Port to DVI adapter that I bought with the MBP.
I was wondering if I can continue to use the 24" and daisy chain it to the Thunderbolt Display?
Best,
Luka

Kevin can you confirm this? Do you have a Thunderbolt Display, with a MiniDisplayport to DVI hooked up to your Dell laptop? I presume this works, but that you only have the monitor and speakers working, without the USB/Ethernet/TB port that are on the back of the display?
I am waiting for somebody to test this so I can decide to buy the display yes or no so please let me know asap : )
Thomas.

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