Using Old 2008 iMac as External Monitor for New Macbook

Hi, I have a 2008 iMac and a 2022 Macbook. I'd like to use my iMac as an external monitor. Is it possible to do this? Would I need to get a mini DVI to Thunderbolt 3 adapter? Does such a thing exist? Thank you!

MacBook Air, macOS 12.4

Posted on Aug 7, 2022 07:39 AM

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Posted on Aug 7, 2022 07:50 AM

Sorry but the 2008 is way too old to support Target Display Mode and the new iMac is too new to support it. Please read the information in Target Display Mode (Target Display Mode) which supports what I am stating.


My suggestion is to simply buy an external display for the new Mac. This is much more simple, less expensive (does not require expensive cables) and is much much more reliable than Target Display Mode ever was.


Best of luck.

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Aug 7, 2022 07:50 AM in response to Shoptimist

Sorry but the 2008 is way too old to support Target Display Mode and the new iMac is too new to support it. Please read the information in Target Display Mode (Target Display Mode) which supports what I am stating.


My suggestion is to simply buy an external display for the new Mac. This is much more simple, less expensive (does not require expensive cables) and is much much more reliable than Target Display Mode ever was.


Best of luck.

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