Old iMac as additional display

i have just bought a new 27in iMac i would like to use my 2007 iMac as an additional monitor, anyone have any ideas on how to do this

Depending on the kind or type of second display or digital TV, the adapters can vary.
You could also use an older AppleTV box to connect a TV to an older Mac. The ability to screen share and/or extend the desktop may be limited. And a higher resolution second display or TV may involve a DVI adapter and cables. There are two or three paths, depending on the computer and TV, or what kind of ports a second display has compared to the computer. Some can convert from one port to another, to allow the signal to be used.
However I'm no expert.
Good luck & happy computing!

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