Apple Thunderbolt Display

Apple Thunderbolt Display
The Apple Thunderbolt Display
DeveloperApple Inc.
TypeComputer monitor
Release dateJuly 20, 2011; 13 years ago (2011-07-20)
DiscontinuedJune 23, 2016 (2016-06-23)
PredecessorApple Cinema Display
SuccessorLG UltraFine (consumer, Apple-endorsed third party)
Apple Studio Display (consumer, Apple-branded)
Pro Display XDR (professional)
WebsiteOfficial website at the Wayback Machine (archived February 7, 2015)

The Apple Thunderbolt Display is a 27-inch flat panel computer monitor developed by Apple Inc. and sold from July 2011 to June 2016. Originally priced at $999, it replaced Apple’s 27-inch Cinema Display.[1] It integrates a webcam, speakers and microphone, as well as several ports (ethernet, FireWire 800, USB 2.0, and a downstream Thunderbolt port).[2]

The Thunderbolt Display was discontinued in June 2016, and replaced by LG UltraFine displays Apple developed with LG on the consumer end, while the Pro Display XDR succeeded it in 2019 as Apple's professional display. In 2022, the Apple Studio Display was released as the first Apple-branded consumer display since its discontinuation.

The Thunderbolt Display requires a computer with a Thunderbolt port; only Mac computers are supported officially.[2] Most Macs released since 2011 (with some exceptions) are compatible. Mac models released since 2016 are supported but require a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter.[3] Despite using the same physical connector, it does not work with Mini DisplayPort input, and similarly, the adapter does not make it compatible with USB-C in general.[3]

Overview

Like its predecessor, the 27-inch LED Cinema Display, the resolution is 2560×1440 pixels in a 16:9 aspect ratio. Its chassis is made of aluminum and glass, resembling the contemporary ranges of iMac and MacBook Pro unibody designs. The display features a built-in 720p[4] FaceTime HD camera (replacing the iSight in the previous model), microphone, and stereo speaker system with subwoofer (2.1 channel). An octopus cable with Thunderbolt and MagSafe is permanently attached to the back of the display for data and charging MacBooks, respectively. On the rear of the display is a Thunderbolt port, a FireWire 800 port, three USB 2.0 ports, and a Gigabit Ethernet port.

The Thunderbolt port allows for the possibility of daisy chaining Thunderbolt Displays from a supported Mac, or connecting other devices that have Thunderbolt ports, such as external hard drives and video capture devices. In July 2012, Apple began including a MagSafe to MagSafe 2 adaptor in the box.[5]

Discontinuation and successors

On June 23, 2016, Apple announced through a statement it was discontinuing the Thunderbolt Display and would exit the stand-alone display market.[6] Apple subsequently worked with LG to design the Thunderbolt 3-enabled UltraFine line, consisting of 21.5-inch (later 24-inch) 4K and 27-inch 5K displays, which were the only displays sold by Apple from 2016 to 2019.[7] In December 2019, Apple released the Pro Display XDR, the first Apple-branded display since the Thunderbolt Display's discontinuation. In March 2022, Apple released the Apple Studio Display, the first Apple-branded consumer display since the Thunderbolt Display's discontinuation, which similarly includes integrated speakers and a webcam.[8]

Compatibility

The Thunderbolt Display drops compatibility with all previous standards, including VGA, DVI, and DisplayPort.[9] It is not compatible with computers that do not have a Thunderbolt port, including pre-2011 Macs and the vast majority of desktop PCs. The 12-inch Retina MacBook and 2012 Mac Pro do not support Thunderbolt. The following Macs support the Thunderbolt Display without an adapter:

Macs released after 2016 with Thunderbolt 3 and later, which uses a USB-C connector, are compatible using Apple's Thunderbolt 3-to-2 adapter.[10]

Using multiple displays

MacBook Pro

  • Macbook Pro (2011): 2 Displays: Can daisy chain two Apple Thunderbolt Displays together to get two displays, but the laptop's LCD may turn off.[11][12]
  • Macbook Pro (2012): 2+2 Displays: Can daisy chain two Apple Thunderbolt Displays, in addition to one HDMI display and the MacBook Pro's own display, for four displays total[13][14]
  • MacBook Pro (Late 2016): Apple released a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter for enabling the Thunderbolt 3 ports of MacBook Pro (Late 2016) to connect to Thunderbolt 2 devices.
  • MacBook Pro (2017–2019) Using 2 of the Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapters can run 4 Thunderbolt Displays in addition to the built in Retina Display for a total of 5.
  • Macbook Pro 13-inch M1/M2 (2020–2022) Using 1 of the Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapters can run 1 Thunderbolt Display in addition to the built in Retina Display for a total of 2.
  • MacBook Pro M1/M2 Pro (2021–2023) Using 1 of the Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapters can run 2 Thunderbolt Displays in addition to the built in Retina Display for a total of 3.
  • MacBook Pro M1/M2 Max (2021–2023) Using 2 of the Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapters can run 4 Thunderbolt Displays in addition to the built in Retina Display for a total of 5.

MacBook Air

  • MacBook Air (Mid 2011): 1+1 Displays: Can use one Apple Thunderbolt display, in addition to the MacBook Air's own display.[15][11]
  • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 to Mid 2017): 2+1 Displays: Can daisy chain two Apple Thunderbolt displays, in addition to the MacBook Air's own display.[16]
  • MacBook Air (Intel, Late 2018 to Early 2020): 2+1 Displays: Can daisy chain two Apple Thunderbolt displays, in addition to the MacBook Air's own display.
  • MacBook Air (M1, 2020): 1+1 Displays: Can use one Apple Thunderbolt Display (with Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter), in addition to the MacBook Air's own display. Further displays have to rely on virtual display output like DisplayLink or Apple Sidecar.[17]
  • MacBook Air (M2, 2022): 1+1 Displays: Can use one Apple Thunderbolt Display (with Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter), in addition to the MacBook Air's own display. Further displays have to rely on virtual display output like DisplayLink or Apple Sidecar.[17]

Mac Pro

  • Mac Pro (Late 2013): 6 Displays: Can run six Apple Thunderbolt Displays using six Thunderbolt ports.[18]

Mac mini

  • Mac mini (Mid 2011): 1 Display. 2 Displays daisy chained: AMD version[19]
  • Mac mini (Late 2012): 2 Displays daisy chained.[20]
  • Mac mini (Late 2014): 2 Displays.[21]
  • Mac mini (2018): 2 Displays using TB3 to TB2 converter.[22]
  • Mac mini (2020): 1 Display using TB3 to TB2 converter.[23]
  • Mac mini (2023): 1 Display using TB3 to TB2 converter.[23]

Technical specifications

Table of models
Component LED-backlit LCD
Model Apple Thunderbolt Display (27-Inch)[2][24]
Release date(s) July 20, 2011
Discontinued June 23, 2016
Model number(s) A1407
Display 27.00 inches (68.6 cm), IPS active-matrix TFT LCD, glossy glass covered screen, QHD (2560 × 1440) resolution, LED edge-lit backlight.
16∶9 aspect ratio (widescreen)
Pixel density 109 px/in
Response time 12 ms
Maximum Refresh rate 59.95 Hz
Colors 16,777,216 (8 bpc / 24 bit/px True Color)
Contrast ratio 1,000∶1
Maximum Brightness 375 cd/m2
Viewing angle 178° horizontal; 178° vertical
Power input IEC 60320 C7 port, 100–240 V AC @ 50–60 Hz (Up to 250 W while charging a MacBook Pro via MagSafe cable, 2 W or less in energy saver mode)
Material


Aluminum frame and glass front
Audio output 2.1-channel speaker system (49 W)
Cables and peripheral connections

Cables

Peripheral connections

Miscellaneous
Dimensions (H × W × D, with stand) 19.35 in × 25.7 in × 8.15 in (49.1 cm × 65.3 cm × 20.7 cm)
Mass 23.5 lb (10.7 kg)
System Requirements Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later, Thunderbolt port

See also

References

  1. ^ "Apple Thunderbolt Display 27-Inch Specs (Thunderbolt Display, MC914LL/A, A1407): EveryMac.com". everymac.com.
  2. ^ a b c "Apple – Thunderbolt Display – Read the tech specs". Apple Inc. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Fleishman, Glenn (April 26, 2024). "Apple Thunderbolt Display requires native Thunderbolt, not just USB-C". Macworld. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  4. ^ Miles, Stuart (November 1, 2011). "Apple Thunderbolt Display review". Pocket-lint. Retrieved January 22, 2013.
  5. ^ Gurman, Mark (July 24, 2012). "Apple starts shipping slightly tweaked Thunderbolt Display SKU to stores". Archived from the original on July 26, 2012.
  6. ^ Clover, Juli (June 23, 2016). "Apple Discontinues Thunderbolt Display". Retrieved June 24, 2016.
  7. ^ "Apple Says It's Out of the Standalone Display Business". October 28, 2016.
  8. ^ Axon, Samuel (March 8, 2022). "At long last: Apple will sell a desktop monitor that doesn't cost $5,000". Ars Technica. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  9. ^ "Apple Thunderbolt Display 27-inch User Manual" (PDF).
  10. ^ "Adapters for the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port on your Mac". August 25, 2022.
  11. ^ a b Slivka, Eric (September 16, 2011). "Apple Thunderbolt Display with Multiple Monitors: No Daisy Chaining Mini DisplayPort Monitors". macrumors.
  12. ^ "Dual 27" Apple Thunderbolt Displays Daisy Chained via Macbook Pro". YouTube. September 22, 2011.
  13. ^ "MacBook Pro 15" with Retina Display Can Run 3 External Displays". June 20, 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  14. ^ "MacBook Pro Retina Display does not run 3 Thunderbolt Displays". Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  15. ^ Shimpi, Anand Lal. "Review of Apple Thunderbolt Display". AnandTech.
  16. ^ "Thunderbolt ports and displays: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)". Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  17. ^ a b Myrick, Andrew (May 11, 2022). "How To Use a Second Monitor With the Mac". AppleToolBox.
  18. ^ "Mac Pro (Late 2013): Using multiple displays". Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  19. ^ "Mac mini (Mid 2011) – Technical Specifications".
  20. ^ "Mac mini (Late 2012) – Technical Specifications".
  21. ^ "Mac mini (Late 2014) – Technical Specifications".
  22. ^ "Mac mini – Technical Specifications".
  23. ^ a b "Connect a display to Mac mini". Apple Support. Retrieved April 6, 2022.

Read other articles:

Ponte Milvio

Ponte Milvio (Jembatan Milvius) (Pons Milvius)Ponte Milvio di sepanjang TiberKoordinat41°56′08″N 12°28′01″E / 41.9356°N 12.4669°E / 41.9356; 12.4669MelintasiTiberLokalRoma, ItaliaKarakteristikDesainJembatan pelengkungBahan bakuBatu, bataPanjang total136 mLebar8.75 mBentang terpanjang18.55 mJumlah bentangan6SejarahSelesai dibangun115 SM (jembatan batu)Lokasi Engravir abad ke-18 karya Piranesi Jembatan Milvius (atau Mulvius) (bahasa Italia: Ponte Molle at...

 

Agama kirkii

Agama kirkii Status konservasiRisiko rendahIUCN17450557 TaksonomiKerajaanAnimaliaFilumChordataKelasReptiliaOrdoSquamataFamiliAgamidaeGenusAgamaSpesiesAgama kirkii Boulenger, 1885 lbs Agama kirkii atau agama batu Kirk adalah sebuah spesies kadal dalam keluarga Agamidae. Spesies tersebut adalah kadal kecil yang ditemukan di Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambik, Botswana, dan Tanzania.[1] Referensi ^ Agama kirkii di Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Diakses 20 October 2020. Pengidentifikasi t...

 

Wanita di Vietnam

Wanita di VietnamWanita Vietnam muda mengenakan aodai saat acara Kerja Sama Ekonomi Asia-Pasifik tahun 2006Indeks Ketidaksetaraan GenderNilai0.299 (2012)Peringkat48Kematian ibu (per 100,000)59 (2010)Wanita dalam parlemen24.4% (2012)Perempuan di atas 25 tahun dengan pendidikan menengah24.7% (2010)Wanita dalam tenaga kerja73.2% (2011) Indeks Ketimpangan Gender Global[1]Nilai0.6863 (2013)Peringkat73 dari 144 Peran wanita di Vietnam adalah subyek dari beberapa perubahan sepanjang sejarah ...

العلاقات الأوغندية الفرنسية

العلاقات الأوغندية الفرنسية أوغندا فرنسا   أوغندا   فرنسا تعديل مصدري - تعديل   العلاقات الأوغندية الفرنسية هي العلاقات الثنائية التي تجمع بين أوغندا وفرنسا.[1][2][3][4][5] مقارنة بين البلدين هذه مقارنة عامة ومرجعية للدولتين: وجه المقارنة أوغن�...

 

Battle of Castel di Sangro

1815 battle during the Neapolitan War This article includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. Please help improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (September 2014) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Battle of Castel di SangroPart of the Neapolitan WarCastel di Sangro - scorcio del centro storicoDate13 May 1815LocationCastel di Sangro, present-day Italy41°47′0.69″...

 

Nicolas Werth

Si ce bandeau n'est plus pertinent, retirez-le. Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus. Cet article ne s'appuie pas, ou pas assez, sur des sources secondaires ou tertiaires (mai 2022). Pour améliorer la vérifiabilité de l'article ainsi que son intérêt encyclopédique, il est nécessaire, quand des sources primaires sont citées, de les associer à des analyses faites par des sources secondaires. Pour les articles homonymes, voir Werth. Nicolas WerthNicolas Werth en 2012.FonctionDirecteur de rec...

イスラームにおける結婚

イスラームにおける結婚（イスラームにおけるけっこん）とは、二者の間で行われる法的な契約である。新郎新婦は自身の自由な意思で結婚に同意する。口頭または紙面での規則に従った拘束的な契約は、イスラームの結婚で不可欠だと考えられており、新郎と新婦の権利と責任の概要を示している[1]。イスラームにおける離婚は様々な形をとることができ、個�...

 

Человек прямоходящий

† Человек прямоходящий Научная классификация Домен:ЭукариотыЦарство:ЖивотныеПодцарство:ЭуметазоиБез ранга:Двусторонне-симметричныеБез ранга:ВторичноротыеТип:ХордовыеПодтип:ПозвоночныеИнфратип:ЧелюстноротыеНадкласс:ЧетвероногиеКлада:АмниотыКлада:Синапсиды�...

 

James F. McDowell

American politician and lawyer For the Wisconsin politician, see James F. McDowell (Wisconsin politician). James McDowellMember of the U.S. House of Representativesfrom Indiana's 11th districtIn officeMarch 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865Preceded byJohn P. C. ShanksSucceeded byThomas N. Stilwell Personal detailsBorn(1825-12-03)December 3, 1825Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, U.S.DiedApril 18, 1887(1887-04-18) (aged 61)Marion, Indiana, U.S.Political partyDemocratic James Foste...

Carlos Villa

Questa voce sull'argomento calciatori guatemaltechi è solo un abbozzo. Contribuisci a migliorarla secondo le convenzioni di Wikipedia. Segui i suggerimenti del progetto di riferimento. Carlos Villa Nazionalità  Guatemala Calcio Ruolo Attaccante Squadra  Concordia Chiajna Carriera Squadre di club1 2008-2009 Hartford Hawks34 (20)2010-2011 CSD Municipal? (?)2011-2012 Antigua GFC? (?)2012- Concordia Chiajna0 (0) Nazionale 2011- Guatemala1 (0) 1 I due numeri i...

 

Women in Vatican City

Overview of women in the Vatican Part of a series onWomen in society Society Women's history (legal rights) Woman Animal advocacy Business Female entrepreneurs Gender representation on corporate boards of directors Diversity (politics) Diversity, equity, and inclusion Economic development Explorers and travelers Education Feminism Womyn Government Conservatives in the US Heads of state or government Legislators Queen regnant List Health Journalism Law Law enforcement Military Mother Nobe...

 

大字 (数字)

この項目には、一部のコンピュータや閲覧ソフトで表示できない文字が含まれています（詳細）。 数字の大字（だいじ）は、漢数字の一種。通常用いる単純な字形の漢数字（小字）の代わりに同じ音の別の漢字を用いるものである。 概要 壱万円日本銀行券（「壱」が大字） 弐千円日本銀行券（「弐」が大字） 漢数字には「一」「二」「三」と続く小字と、「壱」「�...

Філософія

Частина серії проФілософіяLeft to right: Plato, Kant, Nietzsche, Buddha, Confucius, AverroesПлатонКантНіцшеБуддаКонфуційАверроес Філософи Епістемологи Естетики Етики Логіки Метафізики Соціально-політичні філософи Традиції Аналітична Арістотелівська Африканська Близькосхідна іранська Буддій�...

 

1867–68 Barnes F.C. season

This article's lead section may be too short to adequately summarize the key points. Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article. (October 2023) Barnes 1867-68 football seasonBarnes1867-68 seasonCaptainRobert WillisSecretaryRobert GrahamRulesLaws of the Game (1867)← 1866-671868-69 → This was the sixth season of Barnes Football Club. Barnes v C.C.C. 19 October 1867 Barnes 1-0 C.C.C. Barnes Nettleship Note: ...

 

Rude Awakening (film)

1989 American filmRude AwakeningTheatrical release posterDirected byDavid GreenwaltAaron RussoScreenplay byNeil LevyRichard LaGraveneseStory byNeil LevyProduced byAaron RussoStarring Cheech Marin Eric Roberts Julie Hagerty Robert Carradine Buck Henry Louise Lasser Cindy Williams Andrea Martin Cliff DeYoung CinematographyNewton Thomas SigelEdited byPaul FriedMusic byJonathan EliasProductioncompanyAaron Russo ProductionsDistributed byOrion PicturesRelease date August 16, 1989 (1...

علم الفلك اليوناني القديم

اهتم الإغريق منذ القرن السادس قبل الميلاد بالفلك واعتبروه علماً نظرياً بعيد عن التجربة بل يعتمد على النظم الهندسية وحساب المثلثات السطحية والكروية، وقد أفاد الإغريق من علوم البابليين وعلوم المصريين في الفلك والرياضيات كثيراً، بل يمكن القول إنهم ورثوا هذا العلوم برمتها، ...

 

Old Dominion Freight Line

American transportation company ODFL redirects here. For the non-profit organization, see One Dollar For Life. This article relies excessively on references to primary sources. Please improve this article by adding secondary or tertiary sources. Find sources: Old Dominion Freight Line – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (October 2021) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.Company typePublicTraded asNasdaq:...

 

Gerakan sosial

Gerakan sosial (bahasa Inggris:social movement) adalah aktivitas sosial berupa gerakan sejenis tindakan sekelompok yang merupakan kelompok informal yang berbentuk organisasi, berjumlah besar atau individu yang secara spesifik berfokus pada suatu isu-isu sosial atau politik dengan melaksanakan, menolak, atau mengkampanyekan nilai sebuah perubahan sosial.[1] Sebuah tindakan perlawanan dapat dikatakan sebagai Gerakan Sosial dengan memiliki suatu persyaratan. Jenis Jenis gerakan sosial.&#...

Tribun Jogja

Artikel ini tidak memiliki referensi atau sumber tepercaya sehingga isinya tidak bisa dipastikan. Tolong bantu perbaiki artikel ini dengan menambahkan referensi yang layak. Tulisan tanpa sumber dapat dipertanyakan dan dihapus sewaktu-waktu.Cari sumber: Tribun Jogja – berita · surat kabar · buku · cendekiawan · JSTOR Tribun JogjaTipeSurat kabar harianFormatLembar lebarPemilikKompas GramediaDidirikan11 April 2011PusatJalan Jenderal Sudirman No. 52Kelurah...

 

March (territory)

Medieval European borderland or buffer zone Marches redirects here. For the commune in France, see Marches, Drôme. For other uses, see March (disambiguation) and Marche (disambiguation). In medieval Europe, a march or mark was, in broad terms, any kind of borderland,[1] as opposed to a state's heartland. More specifically, a march was a border between realms or a neutral buffer zone under joint control of two states in which different laws might apply. In both of these senses, marche...