IMac (2010) as external screen for Macbook Pro (2012)

I've been googling this for a few hours now and have only walked into walls.
My 21,5" iMac only has a FireWire, Mini DisplayPort and several USB ports and has the newest up to date software but is from mid 2010.
My 13" Macbook Pro only has a FireWire, Thunderbolt and several USB ports and has the newest up to date software but is from mid 2012.
It would be very interesting and useful for me to be able to use my iMac as an extra screen for my Macbook Pro, as all I do is video editing, photo editing, video grading etc.
All help or suggestions is welcome! Thank you!

In addition to Niel's post, this article might help you out. What you're looking to do is called "Target Display Mode." I would make sure to especially check the "requirements" section to make sure that your model will work for this.
Regards,
Gnomish8

Similar Messages

  • New imac as external monitor for macbook pro?

    I have a 2011 macbook pro that I use for work. I am thinking about buying the new imac for use at home. The question is can I use the imac as an external screen for my mbp? Or do I have to have another external monitor to use for that?

    can I use the imac as an external screen
    Yes

  • 24-inch Mid 2007 as external display for Macbook Pro Retina?

    I'm a video editor looking for a new laptop. Tough decisions, but these facts may help my decision...
    Can I use my 24-inch Mid 2007 as external display for Macbook Pro Retina?
    And if so, would the Macbook be able to access the external hard drives that are connected to the iMac? Or do the external hard drives have to be connected to the Macbook Retina?
    Retina's picture quality is just incredible but compared to Macbook Pro non-retina you sacrifice: disc drive, port options, customization, anti-glare screen. And its more expensive. Arghh

    I would use the retina as the primary screen for the canvas and viewer, while putting the browser and timeline on the iMac.
    Apple won't help here. Unfortunately, they leave they're old products in the dust and wouldn't waste time writing an article about connecting a macbook retina to an '07 iMac.
    Thank you for replying though Ralph. The answer has to be out there somewhere.
    N

  • SSD for macbook pro 2012 i5

    What would be good SSD drive for macbook pro 2012 be good?

    its a little faster on a mac IMO. I put a "cheap" toshiba SSD in my mac mini and I can startup in 5-6 seconds.
    I used to work for Best Buy as an Apple Specialist, but all my comments, posts and opinions are my own and do not in anyway reflect Best Buy. Mostly because I think the exact opposite as Best Buy anyway

  • PLEASE HELP me select new internal hard drive for Macbook Pro 2012 (non-retina)

    Good afternoon.
    I just bought a Macbook Pro 2012 (non-retina) 15 inch from a friend.  I think it is running Mountain Lion (has not been upgraded to Mavericks yet), and has iLife on it.  It came with the stock 500 gb 5400 rpm internal hard drive.  At home, I only have the Snow Leopard OS installation Cds and a copy of iLife 2011 installation Cds.  I am going to buy 16 gb of RAM from Other World Computing to install.
    I want to replace the hard drive with a 1 tb hard drive, preferably something that is $100 or less.
    I talked to Other World Computing (OWC) and looked at the Data Doubler Option to replace the optical drive with a Solid State drive, but decided that for now I want to keep the optical drive inside the computer for portability issues.
    I know that Solid State drives are better, but they are still too small, and I want the ease and portability of a 1 tb size INSIDE my computer.
    Initially I was going to order this from Other World Computing: 1.0TB 2.5" HGST Travelstar 7K1000 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 9.5mm Notebook Drive 32MB Cache. *'New' Factory Replacement with 2+ Year HGST Warranty*    As of April 4, 2014 it's on sale for $79
    But then I started reading some of the discussions online and thought maybe I should get a hybrid solid state drive?
    I saw on Amazon the Seagate 1TB Solid State Hybrid Drive SATA 6Gbps 64MB Cache 2.5-Inch ST1000LM014  It's on sale for $94.
    But according to some reviews, this Seagate has a platter that is only 5400rpm, unlike the previous Seagate Momentum that has a platter speed of 7200rpm.
    How reliable are the Seagate, versus a Toshiba or Western Digital or Hitachi or something else?
    Here are my questions about replacing the hard drive:
    1.  Is a hybrid solid state drive going to need some kind of special formatting after I put it into the macbook so that I can put the operating system on it?
    2.  Is a "normal" platter hard drive more reliable than a hybrid solid state drive?
    3.  Is there any additional driver or special software that I have to install for a hybrid solid state drive?
    4.  Currently there is no personal data stored on the computer.  Can I just put the new hard drive in, and then insert the snow leopard install cd?
    5.  If I install snow leopard, can I just go to the App store and get the free upgrade to Mavericks?
    6.  If I want to do the "Data Doubler" option in the future and add a normal Solid State drive into my computer, will it have trouble interacting with the 1 tb hybrid solid state drive?
    I would love to get some recommendations about the smartest option to upgrade my hard drive with something that will be fast (I edit lots of photos) and large (1 tb) that isn't going to cost too much.  I don't know much about the different brands or options (and there are so many listed in tons of online reviews), that I got really overwhelmed and confused by the info out there.
    I would really appreciate any help and advice.  I've never switched out a hard drive before.
    PLEASE HELP !!!  Thanks!
    Here is the "About this Mac" Info:
    Macbook Pro 15-in Mid 2012
    Model Identifier: MacBookPro9,1
    Processor: 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7
    Memory: 4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
    Software: OS x 10.8.5
    Storage (Hard drive): APPLE HDD ST500LM012 Media, Rotational, SATA, GPT (GUID Partition Table)

    1.  Is a hybrid solid state drive going to need some kind of special formatting after I put it into the macbook so that I can put the operating system on it?
    The boot drive, regardless of what it is, needs to be formatted as Mac OS Extended (Journaled).  This is standard with OS X.
    2.  Is a "normal" platter hard drive more reliable than a hybrid solid state drive?
    There are arguments pro and con.  Bottom line, SSD's and hybrid drives are still quite expensive per GB than standard hard drives.  If you have the bucks and are a speed demon, go ahead.   I have better use for my money.   Standard hard drives are mechanical and may wear out over time.  But even though SSDs are not mechancial, they can still go bad and ultimately they even have a limit to their write capacity.  The jury is still out on this debate.
    3.  Is there any additional driver or special software that I have to install for a hybrid solid state drive?
    No
    4.  Currently there is no personal data stored on the computer.  Can I just put the new hard drive in, and then insert the snow leopard install cd?
    You can physically put the hard drive in but probably not install Snow Leopard on this MBP.
    The mid-2012 MacBookPro9,1 models came with Lion 10.7.3 (11D2097) preinstalled.   It is very unlikely you would be able to install Snow Leopard on it.  Historically you cannot install a version of OS X that is earlier than the version that came with your Mac (even if you replace the hard drive).
    5.  If I install snow leopard, can I just go to the App store and get the free upgrade to Mavericks?
    Not via Snow Leopard on this MBP.  See my response to #4.
    6.  If I want to do the "Data Doubler" option in the future and add a normal Solid State drive into my computer, will it have trouble interacting with the 1 tb hybrid solid state drive?
    No.  They are completely independent of each other; they are just independent storage units (drives) and their RAM does not interact.

  • SSD for Macbook Pro 2012

    What is the most compatible SSD 256 GB for Macbook Pro Mid-2012 originally installed with a 750-5600rpm hdd?

    That is just nonsense. PC Centric vendors carry the same SSDs that work in all computers, Mac-Win PC-Linux PC.
    No new drive made to be put inside a computer come specifically for Mac or Windows or Linux for that matter. They are RAW drives and need to be partitioned and formatted for the type of computer they are being install into and the OS that hardware will be running.
    So to the OP buy whatever floats your boat from any computer parts reseller you choose to deal with. Without worry if it will work in your Mac computer, it will. Some are better than other, some are faster than others and some are much mopre expensive that other for no good reason.
    As to Firmware updates Mr Galt has it right that some SSD manufacturers don't have Mac OS X specific update software. But that is not a problem if you own a PC or know someone that does own a PC. The firmware can be updated using a PC and then put back in your Mac. If you buy a model that has been on the market for a period of time the Firmware is more then likely already at it most current level.
    John Galt wrote:
    Purchase one from OWC / MacSales. Avoid PC-centric vendors.
    Many SSDs will require firmware for Mavericks compatibility and not all vendors offer an installer that will work on a Mac.

  • What are good ssd drive for macbook pro 2012

    What good ssd drive good with a macbook pro 2012  with 10gb of ram and i hear intel sad are good  any ideas?

    I'm fond of OWC, OCZ, and Samsung SSDs.

  • Is there any way to use a late 2009 21.5 inch iMac as an external screen for an early 2011 MacBook Pro?

    Hi there,
    I'm trying to work out if there is any way that I can use my late 2009 21.5 inch iMac (running OS X 10.6.8; mindisplay port) as an external or second monitor when connected to my early 2011 13" MacBook Pro (OS X 10.6.8; thunderbolt).
    From what I've read online, I gather that I cannot simply connect the two with a minidisplay port to thunderbolt cable, as the iMac does not support target display mode. I know I can 'share screens', but this doesn't give me much of an improvement on size compared to just using my MacBook.
    Are there any other potential work arounds I might have missed? Any suggestions (or even conclusive answers to suggest I'm wasting my time by continuing to think about it!) would be much appreciated.
    Many thanks!

    Sorry but no, you are asking about Target Display Mode and the 2009/2010 21.5" iMacs did not support that, only the 27" iMacs did. You can read up on TDM in Apple's Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • External monitor for macbook pro with dead screen

    Macbook pro built in 2007 has a dead screen but is otherwise ok. Connected external monitor displays only the astral starburst screen on all macs. How can I get the monitor to display my desktop if I can't see the macbook screen?

    Connected external monitor displays only the astral starburst screen on all macs.
    Then it is working as designed.
    By default, the external screen is combined with the built-in screen into an Extended Desktop, as seen in the Arrange tab below. You need to (Gather Windows) to get all controls on all displays, then drag the tiny white MenuBar to the display where you want it to appear. Then things will begin to operate as you expect.

  • External monitor for Macbook Pro MC723

    Hi, I'd like to get a cheap (<£200) external monitor for my Macbook Pro MC723 ...
    1. Can I get any make of monitor or does it have to be an Apple?
    2. Which port Macbook Pro port would it connect to?
    3. Will I be able to use the monitor as a dual display, along with the macbook's screen?
    4. Do you have any recommendations?
    Many Thanks.

    1. Pretty much any make. Some monitors are MUCH better than others. Generally speaking, you get what you pay for. There may be other monitors as good as Apple's 27" models, but I've never seen one better.
    2. The Thunderbolt port.
    3. Yes.
    4. Apple Thunderbolt display.

  • To use imac 27 late2009 as monitor for macbook pro 13 rethina with thunderbolt cable

    when i us a thunderbolt cable from mac book pro rethina to my imac 27 late 2009 nothing happen, even with command F2 i can not use the imac as monitor for the mcbook pro

    You have got a problem: your iMac does not detect Thunderbolt cables because it has got Mini DisplayPort instead. However, you can use your iMac as a display for your MacBook Pro.
    To do this, you need to get a Mini DisplayPort cable like this one and connect it to your iMac and the MacBook Pro. Then, press Command and F2 keys on your iMac and it will show up as a screen for your MacBook Pro.
    For more information about Target Display mode > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3924?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

  • Using the IMac 27 only as display for MacBook Pro

    Hello,
    i like to use my iMac 27 only as display for my MacBook Pro.
    I have the connecting cable.
    I must start the iMac, he is booting and then i can plug in the cable to my MacBook. Now i have the second display for using with my MacBook.
    Now my question: Is it possible to use the display without booting the iMac-system?
    Thank you for help!
    Best wishes
    Lutz

    LutzTrabert wrote:
    Now my question: Is it possible to use the display without booting the iMac-system?
    no.
    [_*Using a 27-inch iMac as an external display*_|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3924]
    JGG

  • External screen with macbook pro blinking

    Hi everyone,
    i've an external screen ACER connected via hdmi to my macbook pro run on Mac OS X Lion 10.7.3
    The problem is the external screen blinks every 3 or 4 minutes, i get a dark screen for 1 or 2 secondes
    i tried to change both the cable and the adaptater [hdmi] but it seems that the problem come from the OS configuration.
    When i open the console.app to see which are the errors i got
    IOSurface: buffer allocation size is zero
    every 2 or 3 minutes, i need your help please

    I own a mac mini that stays connected to the 52" LCD 120hz in my living room. The image is perfect, and fits just fine. I did a mini-display port to dvi and got a monster cable adapter for dvi to hdmi which too it to my tv. I did have to go into the tv and set the tv to overscan I think on the image to make it fit and you will have to adjust the resolution on the computer. I can say the colors are darker on the tv and this is just due to the nature of the screen size. Newer LED tvs may be better, but mine is only 1 1/2 years old.
    For an external display, just go to the educators link, select your college and you get $100 off. My wife is an educator and I am back in college so it's no hassle. Or they just ask for an ID. I own 2 24" ACD and they are nice. I do photography and a screen calibration is a must. Once done you'll be happy. And docking with the laptop is handy.

  • How to Force mac Thunderbolt External Display with Integrated GPU for Macbook Pro 2012?

    I have been getting GPU Panic whenever I use external Thunderbolt Display.
    Not sure whether this is software after(Mavericks) or hardware, if anybody could shed some light I would appreciate it.
    The Current Discrete GPU will only work for few seconds 10 sec max before it became blank and require you to force shutdown. This also happened even without external display Blank and GPU Panic upon restart. So I suspected either the discrete GPU failure or software in Mavericks.
    But at the moment I'm looking for workaround so I can use the intel intergrated GPU to use my Mac Thunderbolt External Display.
    Thank you in advance for any input.
      Anonymous UUID:       08E3F48E-64B8-B380-1B7A-A676656BE0A6
    Fri Nov  1 21:55:27 2013
    panic(cpu 0 caller 0xffffff7f8876bfac): "GPU Panic: [<None>] 4 0 a0 d9 9 8 0 3 : NVRM[0/1:0:0]: Read Error 0x00000100: CFG 0xffffffff 0xffffffff 0xffffffff, BAR0 0x102c00000 0xffffff80fe1b8000 0x0e7150a2, D0, P2/4\n"@/SourceCache/AppleGraphicsControl/AppleGraphicsControl-3.4.12/src/Apple MuxControl/kext/GPUPanic.cpp:127
    Backtrace (CPU 0), Frame : Return Address
    0xffffff80fd8b3540 : 0xffffff8006422f69
    0xffffff80fd8b35c0 : 0xffffff7f8876bfac
    0xffffff80fd8b3690 : 0xffffff7f87020cf8
    0xffffff80fd8b3750 : 0xffffff7f870ede26
    0xffffff80fd8b3790 : 0xffffff7f870ede84
    0xffffff80fd8b3800 : 0xffffff7f87318f31
    0xffffff80fd8b3870 : 0xffffff7f87111011
    0xffffff80fd8b3890 : 0xffffff7f87027841
    0xffffff80fd8b3940 : 0xffffff7f87025362
    0xffffff80fd8b3b40 : 0xffffff7f870263cd
    0xffffff80fd8b3c20 : 0xffffff7f86fd365a
    0xffffff80fd8b3db0 : 0xffffff7f86fd23e4
    0xffffff80fd8b3dd0 : 0xffffff7f8873e812
    0xffffff80fd8b3eb0 : 0xffffff7f8873e6ee
    0xffffff80fd8b3f00 : 0xffffff7f8873d55e
    0xffffff80fd8b3f20 : 0xffffff800644a15a
    0xffffff80fd8b3fb0 : 0xffffff80064d6aa7
          Kernel Extensions in backtrace:
             com.apple.driver.AppleMuxControl(3.4.12)[A4934A66-0E30-36E9-984A-650481102449]@ 0xffffff7f8875e000->0xffffff7f88770fff
                dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl(3.4.12)[661E3C87-5B97-3272-88FF-B9BA9B6E2 4ED]@0xffffff7f88756000
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily(1.4)[045D5D6F-AD1E-36DB-A249-A346E2B48E54]@0xfffff f7f8772a000
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.8)[447B4896-16FF-3616-95A2-1C516B2A1498]@0xffffff 7f86aba000
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.3.6)[38E388A5-92D6-3388-B799-F2498E582287]@0 xffffff7f86f7d000
                dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleBacklightExpert(1.0.4)[E04639C5-D734-3AB3-A682-FE66694C66 53]@0xffffff7f88759000
             com.apple.nvidia.driver.NVDAResman(8.1.8)[3A2A3C2D-E129-3190-A682-E831B38F0FBF] @0xffffff7f86fd0000->0xffffff7f8723afff
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.8)[447B4896-16FF-3616-95A2-1C516B2A1498]@0xffffff 7f86aba000
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.3.6)[86BA68C6-18DD-30A1-ABF6-54597AD6C277]@0xff ffff7f86fc0000
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.3.6)[38E388A5-92D6-3388-B799-F2498E582287]@0 xffffff7f86f7d000
             com.apple.nvidia.driver.NVDAGK100Hal(8.1.8)[3CF8C2FA-83E6-39E3-A5B7-C7CC839B8C7 5]@0xffffff7f87245000->0xffffff7f873f4fff
                dependency: com.apple.nvidia.driver.NVDAResman(8.1.8)[3A2A3C2D-E129-3190-A682-E831B38F0FBF] @0xffffff7f86fd0000
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.8)[447B4896-16FF-3616-95A2-1C516B2A1498]@0xffffff 7f86aba000
             com.apple.driver.AGPM(100.14.11)[087FCB18-55FA-300E-9D22-DDE636C74BE1]@0xffffff 7f8873c000->0xffffff7f8874dfff
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.8)[447B4896-16FF-3616-95A2-1C516B2A1498]@0xffffff 7f86aba000
                dependency: com.apple.driver.IOPlatformPluginFamily(5.5.1d27)[C86803C1-60BC-386D-9C54-2E6D7 4CCEA74]@0xffffff7f87733000
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.3.6)[86BA68C6-18DD-30A1-ABF6-54597AD6C277]@0xff ffff7f86fc0000
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.3.6)[38E388A5-92D6-3388-B799-F2498E582287]@0 xffffff7f86f7d000
                dependency: com.apple.AppleGraphicsDeviceControl(3.4.12)[C171C5AF-1BB6-385A-A4DB-3ED5626711 1E]@0xffffff7f8841c000
    BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task
    Mac OS version:
    13A603
    Kernel version:
    Darwin Kernel Version 13.0.0: Thu Sep 19 22:22:27 PDT 2013; root:xnu-2422.1.72~6/RELEASE_X86_64
    Kernel UUID: 1D9369E3-D0A5-31B6-8D16-BFFBBB390393
    Kernel slide:     0x0000000006200000
    Kernel text base: 0xffffff8006400000
    System model name: MacBookPro10,1 (Mac-C3EC7CD22292981F)
    System uptime in nanoseconds: 88932950458
    last loaded kext at 12260883008: com.intego.Family-Protector.extension     1770 (addr 0xffffff7f8888a000, size 53248)
    loaded kexts:
    com.intego.Family-Protector.extension     1770
    com.intego.virusbarrier.kext.realtime     775
    com.intego.netbarrier.kext.network     653
    com.intego.netbarrier.kext.process     653
    com.intego.netbarrier.kext.monitor     653
    com.rim.driver.BlackBerryVirtualPrivateNetwork     1.0.15
    com.parallels.virtualsound     1.0 22731.929773
    com.Cycling74.driver.Soundflower     1.6.6
    com.veldom.driver.EM_Usb     1.0.48
    com.cyberic.SmoothMouse     7
    com.intego.Family-Protector.safe-boot     1770
    com.rim.driver.BlackBerryUSBDriverInt     0.0.97
    com.apple.filesystems.autofs     3.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleHWSensor     1.9.5d0
    com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothSerialManager     4.2.0f6
    com.apple.driver.AGPM     100.14.11
    com.apple.driver.ApplePlatformEnabler     2.0.9d1
    com.apple.driver.X86PlatformShim     1.0.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyHIDDriver     124
    com.apple.driver.AudioAUUC     1.60
    com.apple.iokit.IOUserEthernet     1.0.0d1
    com.apple.driver.AppleHDAHardwareConfigDriver     2.5.2fc2
    com.apple.driver.AppleUpstreamUserClient     3.5.13
    com.apple.Dont_Steal_Mac_OS_X     7.0.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleHDA     2.5.2fc2
    com.apple.driver.AppleHWAccess     1
    com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothUSBDFU     4.2.0f6
    com.apple.driver.AppleIntelHD4000Graphics     8.1.8
    com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyDriver     2.5.2fc2
    com.apple.GeForce     8.1.8
    com.apple.driver.ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin     1.0.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleLPC     1.7.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleSMCLMU     2.0.4d1
    com.apple.driver.AppleMuxControl     3.4.12
    com.apple.driver.AppleBacklight     170.3.5
    com.apple.driver.AppleMCCSControl     1.1.12
    com.apple.iokit.BroadcomBluetoothHostControllerUSBTransport     4.2.0f6
    com.apple.driver.AppleSMCPDRC     1.0.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleIntelFramebufferCapri     8.1.8
    com.apple.nvidia.NVDAStartup     8.1.8
    com.apple.driver.AppleThunderboltIP     1.0.10
    com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCButtons     240.2
    com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCKeyEventDriver     240.2
    com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCKeyboard     240.2
    com.apple.driver.AppleFileSystemDriver     3.0.1
    com.apple.AppleFSCompression.AppleFSCompressionTypeDataless     1.0.0d1
    com.apple.AppleFSCompression.AppleFSCompressionTypeZlib     1.0.0d1
    com.apple.BootCache     35
    com.apple.driver.XsanFilter     404
    com.apple.iokit.IOAHCIBlockStorage     2.4.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleUSBHub     650.4.4
    com.apple.driver.AppleSDXC     1.4.0
    com.apple.iokit.AppleBCM5701Ethernet     3.6.9b9
    com.apple.driver.AirPort.Brcm4331     700.20.22
    com.apple.driver.AppleAHCIPort     2.9.5
    com.apple.driver.AppleUSBEHCI     650.4.1
    com.apple.driver.AppleUSBXHCI     650.4.3
    com.apple.driver.AppleSmartBatteryManager     161.0.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleRTC     2.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleACPIButtons     2.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleHPET     1.8
    com.apple.driver.AppleSMBIOS     2.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleACPIEC     2.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleAPIC     1.7
    com.apple.driver.AppleIntelCPUPowerManagementClient     216.0.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement     216.0.0
    com.apple.nke.applicationfirewall     153
    com.apple.security.quarantine     3
    com.apple.kext.triggers     1.0
    com.apple.iokit.IOSerialFamily     10.0.7
    com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothFamily     4.2.0f6
    com.apple.driver.DspFuncLib     2.5.2fc2
    com.apple.vecLib.kext     1.0.0
    com.apple.iokit.IOAudioFamily     1.9.4fc11
    com.apple.kext.OSvKernDSPLib     1.14
    com.apple.iokit.IOSurface     91
    com.apple.iokit.IOAcceleratorFamily     98.7.1
    com.apple.nvidia.driver.NVDAGK100Hal     8.1.8
    com.apple.nvidia.driver.NVDAResman     8.1.8
    com.apple.driver.IOPlatformPluginLegacy     1.0.0
    com.apple.driver.X86PlatformPlugin     1.0.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl     3.4.12
    com.apple.driver.AppleBacklightExpert     1.0.4
    com.apple.driver.AppleSMBusController     1.0.11d1
    com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothHostControllerUSBTransport     4.2.0f6
    com.apple.driver.AppleSMBusPCI     1.0.12d1
    com.apple.driver.IOPlatformPluginFamily     5.5.1d27
    com.apple.iokit.IOAcceleratorFamily2     98.7.1
    com.apple.AppleGraphicsDeviceControl     3.4.12
    com.apple.driver.AppleSMC     3.1.6d1
    com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport     2.3.6
    com.apple.driver.AppleHDAController     2.5.2fc2
    com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily     2.3.6
    com.apple.iokit.IOHDAFamily     2.5.2fc2
    com.apple.driver.AppleThunderboltEDMSink     1.2.1
    com.apple.driver.AppleThunderboltDPOutAdapter     2.5.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleUSBMultitouch     240.6
    com.apple.iokit.IOUSBHIDDriver     650.4.4
    com.apple.driver.AppleThunderboltDPInAdapter     2.5.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleThunderboltDPAdapterFamily     2.5.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleThunderboltPCIDownAdapter     1.4.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleUSBMergeNub     650.4.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleThunderboltNHI     1.9.2
    com.apple.iokit.IOThunderboltFamily     2.8.5
    com.apple.iokit.IOEthernetAVBController     1.0.3b3
    com.apple.driver.mDNSOffloadUserClient     1.0.1b4
    com.apple.iokit.IO80211Family     600.34
    com.apple.iokit.IONetworkingFamily     3.2
    com.apple.iokit.IOUSBUserClient     650.4.4
    com.apple.iokit.IOAHCIFamily     2.6.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleEFINVRAM     2.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleEFIRuntime     2.0
    com.apple.iokit.IOHIDFamily     2.0.0
    com.apple.iokit.IOSMBusFamily     1.1
    com.apple.driver.AppleKeyStore     2
    com.apple.driver.DiskImages     371.1
    com.apple.iokit.IOReportFamily     21
    com.apple.iokit.IOUSBMassStorageClass     3.6.0
    com.apple.driver.AppleUSBComposite     650.4.0
    com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIBlockCommandsDevice     3.6.0
    com.apple.iokit.IOStorageFamily     1.9
    com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIArchitectureModelFamily     3.6.0
    com.apple.iokit.IOUSBFamily     650.4.4
    com.apple.driver.AppleFDEKeyStore     28.30
    com.apple.security.sandbox     278.10
    com.apple.kext.AppleMatch     1.0.0d1
    com.apple.security.TMSafetyNet     7
    com.apple.driver.AppleACPIPlatform     2.0
    com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily     2.8
    com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily     1.4
    com.apple.kec.pthread     1
    com.apple.kec.corecrypto     1.0
    Model: MacBookPro10,1, BootROM MBP101.00EE.B02, 4 processors, Intel Core i7, 2.6 GHz, 8 GB, SMC 2.3f36
    Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000, Intel HD Graphics 4000, Built-In, 1024 MB
    Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, PCIe, 1024 MB
    Memory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 4 GB, DDR3, 1600 MHz, 0x80AD, 0x484D54333531533642465238432D50422020
    Memory Module: BANK 1/DIMM0, 4 GB, DDR3, 1600 MHz, 0x80AD, 0x484D54333531533642465238432D50422020
    AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x14E4, 0xEF), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.106.98.100.22)
    Bluetooth: Version 4.2.0f6 12982, 3 services, 23 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
    Network Service: Wi-Fi, AirPort, en0
    Serial ATA Device: APPLE SSD SM512E, 500.28 GB
    USB Device: Hub
    USB Device: FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
    USB Device: Hub
    USB Device: Hub
    USB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
    USB Device: BRCM20702 Hub
    USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller
    Thunderbolt Bus: MacBook Pro, Apple Inc., 23.4

    I have the same problem with an early 2013 macbook pro. gfxCardStatus ( http://gfx.io/ ) will allow you to force integrated and not do dynamic switching, however the external display still doesn't work.

  • External Monitor for Macbook Pro (Use for Audio)

    Hey
    Well I have a Macbook Pro and am looking to get an extra monitor because I am an Audio Production major and need the space.
    I'm looking for about 20-22 inch range and maybe one that swivels so it is horizontal or vertical.
    Please let me know what you think.
    Thanks
    Ryan

    Be very careful what you buy, and if at all possible test it with the computer before you buy it. A few times. These things just stop detecting external monitors for no reason sometimes, as well as just refusing to ever detect certain monitors.
    Maybe someone here has a set-up that's working for them, that's your safest option.

Maybe you are looking for