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Is there a difference between Thunderbolt and Mini DisplayPort?
Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 are not the same as Mini DisplayPort . They have the same shape, but use different symbols on the cable and port. However, this port does support Mini DisplayPort for video output, so you can use a Mini DisplayPort cable to connect a Mini DisplayPort display.
Can I use a Thunderbolt Display with Mini DisplayPort?
Thunderbolt is fully compatible with Mini DisplayPort peripherals, and the new port is backward compatible, therefore it can still be used to connect to DisplayPort devices, BUT, only the new port can be used to connect to Thunderbolt devices.
What does a Mini DisplayPort do?
Specifications. Unlike its Mini-DVI and Micro-DVI predecessors, the Mini DisplayPort can drive display devices with resolutions up to 2560×1600 (WQXGA) in its DisplayPort 1.1a implementation, and 4096×2160 (4K) in its DisplayPort 1.2 implementation.
Do you need a Thunderbolt cable for an iMac?
DisplayPort iMacs require a DisplayPort cable, though they can work with either DisplayPort or Thunderbolt Macs. Only get a Thunderbolt cable if you’re going to connect two ThunderBolt-equipped computers together, it won’t work for anything else.
Is the Thunderbolt cable the same as the mini?
At the apple stores, I only found a thunderbolt cable. Same size, dimension and shape of a mini displayport cable. I asked the associate, and he assured me it was the same as a mini displayport cable.
How many Thunderbolt 3 ports does a MacBook Pro have?
The Apple MacBook Pro, depending on the model, has as many as four Thunderbolt 3 ports, but none of them bears labels or identifying markings of any kind—you’re just supposed to know that they’re all Thunderbolt 3 ports.
What’s the difference between USB-C and Thunderbolt 3?
A USB-C port with support for Thunderbolt 3 means that a single cable is all you need to push power and transfer a large amount of information (such as video data for two or more 60Hz 4K external monitors) to and from a computer. Some companies have been quick to take advantage of these capabilities.