New iMacs don't have a Mini Display
I just recently baught a new 27" iMac and I was wondering since there does not seem to be a MiniDisplay port, how would I turn my iMac into a Monitor for HDMi devices, like in previous Models which was possible through HDMi to Mini Display convertors.
Ok, found the answer.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3775
Check out the wording though...
iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2011) and iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011) support Target Display Mode via a Thunderbolt cable, when the source is another Thunderbolt-equipped computer.
Looks like you can use the 21.5 as a target display monitor also!
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