Dvi output and thunderbolt

I have a 2008 macbook alunminium and a 2011 imac. I was wondering if there is any way possible at all to output the display of my macbook onto my imac? Just any possible way at all, would be great if there was a way!!
Cheers

Thunderbolt supports MiniDisplay Port cables without any problem because they use the same port, so you have to buy the MiniDisplay Port to DVI adapter to connect the display to the iMac > http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB570Z/B/mini-displayport-to-dvi-adapter?fnode =51
MiniDisplay Port isn't a separate port on a Late 2012 iMac

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Hi Maryan,
Open System Preferences > Displays > select the window for you external monitor > click on the Arrangement tab and check the box next to Mirror Displays. It may be slightly different in Lion, but the idea is the same.

Use DVI PC with thunderbolt iMac (target display)

Hello everybody,
I'm looking forward to buy the amazing new iMac.
My concern is that I use also a PC (it's my companie's choice) and I would like to use it with my iMac as a second display.
I found articles on the web that indicate target display only works with thunderbolt PC.
My old pc only have a DVI connection.
Is there a way to convert my DVI output to thunderbolt in order to use the target display on my future iMac ?
Does the Apple convert from DVI to Mini DisplayPort is a good way to do what I want ?
Thank you for your help.

Hi Gregoare,
Nope, you can't do any of that conversion(s).
Try ScreenRecycler...
http://www.screenrecycler.com/ScreenRecycler.html

Mini-Displayport to DVI adapter not working, but Mini-Displayport to VGA and Thunderbolt work fine

Mini-Displayport to DVI adapter not working, but Mini-Displayport to VGA and Thunderbolt work fine.
This is a brand new MacBook Pro (15-inch, mid-2012) just received. I suspect that this is a hardware problem as:
The mini-displayport to DVI adapter and the external monitor that I am utilizing connect and operate just fine using my older MacBook Pro (mid-2010) with the same OS.
The new MacBook Pro powers the external monitor with a mini-displayport to VGA adapater without issue.
The new MacBook Pro powers an Apple Thunderbolt display without issue.
Both MacBook Pro's are running OSX Lion 10.7.4.
The only combination which does not work is the mini-displayport to DVI adapater used in conjunction with the brand new MacBook Pro (mid-2012).
All adapters and components (mini-displayport adapters) are Apple retail adapter.
I have tried several external monitors, including my Dell U2412m.
When I connect the mini-displayport to DVI adapater to the new MacBook Pro (mid-2012), nothing happens. The external monitor reports "no signal" and attempts to go into sleep mode. Using the "Detect displays" button has no effect, even when used multiple times. Rebooting does not help, nor does resetting the SMC or PRAM.
Any other suggestions before I take it to the Genius Bar?

I turns out that the logic board of my MacBook Pro was faulty (despite being brand new).
I took it to the Apple Store, presented the problem, and one of the Tech's came to the same conclusion that I had -- hardware failure. Phone support was no help in the matter (and even told me that what I was trying to do wasn't a supported option, which is rediculous). However, the Genius Bar did take care of the problem, and my MacBook Pro was back to me with a replaced logic board within a few days.
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What's the deal with DVI and Thunderbolt displays?

I have up and until now only ever had a MacBook, I planned on getting an iMac desktop but that didn't work out. However, now I am set on getting a Mini, but I remember there was a lot of comotion with the display connector and was hoping someone could guide me on that. I am looking to get a second hand late 2012 Mini, 2.3GHz and 16GB RAM.
I know there are Thunderbolt displays and DVI ones and converters and all that but what is the issue? Which one should I get?
Thanks in advance, it was one problem I thought I wouldn't have to worry about.

All I can say is that I have a TB display with my Mac Mini (late 2012) and it works great. The Mini has a TB port so works with the display perfectly. If you do not want a display that has speakers, camera, mic and ports on the back then you could get a less expensive non Apple monitor but I see some users have display issues depending on the specific monitor being used.. I will others comment on that.

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Hello Damir
Some Portege R100 specification says that Video DVI-D (24pin digital only) port is not available and not supported.
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I have an early 2008 Mac Pro, 8 gb ram with a Dell 27" display and a 42" LG TV. I am thinking about upgrading the stock ATI Radeon 2600 graphics card for better resolution, preferring 2 dvi outputs. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best card?

I have an early 2008 Mac Pro, 8 gb ram with a Dell 27” display and a 42” LG TV. I am thinking about upgrading the stock ATI Radeon 2600 graphics card for better resolution, preferring 2 dvi outputs or 1 dvi and 1 vga vs 1 dvi and a mini. I don't do a lot of Final Cut Pro, gaming, etc. I am interested in best value for the graphics card.
Does anyone have any suggestions on the best graphics card for these larger displays for the best value?
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I recommend you install nothing older than the Apple-firware 5770, about US$250.
RE: Mac Pro Replacement Graphics cards
1) Apple brand cards,
2) "sold in the Apple store" cards, and
3) "Mac Edition" cards ...
... show all the screens, including Boot up screens, Safe Mode, Installer, Recovery, debug screens, and Alt/Option boot screens. At this writing, these choices include:
1) Apple brand cards:
• Apple-firmware 5770, about US$250** works near full speed in every model Mac Pro, Drivers in 10.6.5
• Apple-firmware 5870, about US$450
2) "sold in the Apple store" cards
• NVIDIA Quadro 4000, about US$1200
• NVIDIA Quadro 5000, about US$2500
3) "Mac Edition" cards -- REQUIRE 10.8.3 or later:
• SAPPHIRE HD 7950 3GB GDDR5 MAC Edition, about US$480** Vendor recommends Mac Pro 4,1
• EVGA GTX 680 Mac Edition, about US$600
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You are welcome!
All of the iMac models from Early 2006 thru Early 2008, had Mini DVI ports for video output.
All of the iMac models from Late 2008 thru Late 2011, had MiniDisplay ports for video output.
All of the iMac models from 2012 and later, have Thunderbolt ports that serves as both high resolution display output and/or high performance data transfer.

Color noise/dithering with MacPro DVI output

Hello everybody,
to describe my problem/question I have to give you some additional information.
I am working for a company that produces KVM extenders. One of our products is an digital extender system which enables the transmission of standard computer signals (keyboard, video, mouse) via CAT cable over distances up to 140 meters.
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Hey Shane
I hate to go back to an old topic, but i need help.
I took your advice and bought the Blackmagic Thunderbolt Intensity Shuttle. I have the thunderbolt cable coming out of my iMac and into the Blackmagic box. Out of there I have the RGB cable going to my monitor, however I have no signal. I tried looking into contacting Blackmagic, but no luck. I thought I would ask you, since you seemed to have some knowledge.

HT2998 Hi, I try to conect Mac Mini from 2009 with my HD Tv Samsung F 6400 . With Mini Dvi conection and adapter to HDMI input in TV I got picture but not sound! I have analog cable from the phones out from mac but imposible to conect to TV? Can you HLP

Hi, I try to conect Mac Mini from 2009 with my HD Tv Samsung F 6400 . With Mini Dvi conection and adapter to HDMI input in TV I got picture but not sound! I have analog cable from the phones out from mac but imposible to conect to TV? Can you HLP?

You really need a newer Mac Mini with a true HDMI output, because that Mac Mini's DVI output does not support Audio.
You might try a 3.5mm to RCA adapter
from the Mac Mini's headphone jack to the TV's audio input,
but that would require being able to select the Audio input in the TVs menu while using it's HDMI input.
Optionally you could also use an external 2.1 Speaker System or patch the audio from the Mac Mini to your home stereo system to enhance that older Mac Mini's audio.

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NOTE: I have a T410 with the integrated graphics so my laptop screen does not display while docked (I keep the lid closed).

Hi MarkinIt,
Welcome to Lenovo Community!
As per the query we understood that you are facing issue with no Display when connected to docking station on your ThinkPad T410.
Have you checked updating the Intel graphic driver from Lenovo support site?
Please provide the current Graphic driver version showing in device manager.
Is the system having Windows 7 or Windows 8 OS?
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Hemanth Kumar
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Problem with iMac mini DVI output to TV via VGA

Hi
I've searched these forums and Googled but haven't found the answer to this problem!
Basically, I'm trying and so far failing to connect an iMac that I bought in mid 2007 (v 5.1, OS X 10.6.5) to a new HD TV (Sony KDL-32EX403). I'm using a Mini DIV to VGA adaptor from the iMac with a VGA cable that goes into the 'PC' input round the back of the TV. When I try and select the 'PC' function from the inputs menu on the TV, the icon is greyed out.
No matter what I try - turning mirroring on and off, changing resolution, unplugging, restarting - it makes no difference. Weirdly the display menu does acknowledge that the Mac is connected to a Sony TV and gives a list of resolutions to choose from.
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Message was edited by: philbrownuk

I have my Macbook (early 2008) hooked up to a 19-inch TV I use as a second desktop. You won't find any cords that go straight from mini-DVI to HMDI, and even if you do I wouldn't recommend them. You'll have to get an adapter cable that goes from mini-DVI to DVI and then get a DVI to HDMI cable. I got the Apple-made adapter (about $20) even though it's more expensive because apparently third party ones can have problems. You can get a DVI to HDMI cable anywhere, they can run expensive but I got one off Amazon for less than $10.
That connection is video only so yes, you'd need a different connection for sound. As to how you hook the sound up, it depends on what you want to use for sound. If you want the sound to come from the TV speakers then you'd have to use a different cord than if you wanted to hook it up to a sound system. If you let me know I can explain what you'd need to do for that. Hope this helped

My Fall 2009 system DVI output to our HDTV doesn't include audio. Connecting the Macbook headphone output to the TV's RCA plugs works if TV is in AV (PC) mode, but no picture. DVI to HDMI adapter to TV works fine for picture, but no audio.

My Fall 2009 model Macbook Pro DVI output apparently doesn't include audion. Adapting DVI to HDMI works with new LG TV, but doesn't provide sound. Connecting the Macbook headphone output to the TV's RCA jacks give sound with the TV in AV (PC) mode, but no video. Is there a fix for this? Search for a DVI to HDMI adapter that includes a plug for the headphone jack comes up empty, so far.

DVI has never included audio, sorry.
There is also no DVI->HDMI adapter including a plug for audio; such thing cannot work without quite a bit of electronic extra effort.
Instead of much bla-bla, why don't you tell the exact TV model, and we'll try to come up with a solution?
BTW, no home theater AV receiver present, correct? Sound to come from the TV, correct?

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