Mac Mini and Apple 30inch Cinema Display connectivity.

Hi everyone, I have one simple question - if I buy the newest model mac mini, can I plug my 30inch aluminium cinema display straight into the Thunderbolt port and experience full resolution display on the monitor? Many thanks, Andy

Thanks azdawg99 - I had read in several places that this was the case, but just wanted to check for definite. I'm in Hong Kong at the moment and until the first official Apple store opens here in a few weeks' time, it's actually quite difficult to get a definitive answer to a question or problem - many of the authorised resellers here are not very good!
Thanks again,
Andy

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