Can this be used in a Windows 8.1 machine and use a Thunderbolt Apple Display? Can it use thunderbolt externals?
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It should also be noted that the driver for the Apple Thunderbolt display is not verified for Windows, so you will have to use the Intel Thunderbolt Controller software to connect the monitor
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It will only work on your machine if you have one of the motherboards manufactured by asustek. If it is one of the few motherboards that supports it, then yes it will work with your apple display provided that you have a video connection leading into the apple display from either onboard or discrete graphics.
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The only place I have used thunderbolt is the thunderbolt to HDMI adapter. The drive itself does not use thunderbolt, only FireWire 800 or USB. If you are asking if you can go thunderbolt to FireWire, I don not know, I have not tried it.
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I have tried it. The Dock works fine if you have the dock plugged in prior to Windows boot, and you shutdown windows before unplugging the dock. According to Apple's FAQ (http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5219#27), the thunderbolt port is not hot pluggable in windows. If you plug in the dock after booting, Windows doesn't detect it. If you unplug the dock prior to shutting down, Windows will hang, and you'll be forced to do a hard-reset of your computer. I wrote up more details on my blog: http://www.jamesralexander.com/blog/caldigit-thunderbolt-station-got-chas-windows-boot-camp
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in the future - if your imac computer ceases or becomes obsolete - you can connect to it, via thunderbolt and use the display only
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No it is not a thunderbolt display. You are simply using the displayport2 protocol to send display info to the monitor. You will need to use another wire to send USB, and in my experience so far that does not work. It's a great display once you tell OSX how to display colors, out of the box it's going to look fuzzy and distorted - don't worry, it's just a command prompt configuration setting to fix.
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I use it with Windows 8.1 and have not had any issues - however, I have two monitors so I do not use the monitor jacks.
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Yes, works great! Can get glitchy on start up but you just have to turn off and on and it catches...but the resolution is just like a Retina and much better than a Thunderbolt display.
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Yes, I use this display at full resolution with my MacBooks. I'm using this cable: "Cable Matters Gold Plated Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt Port Compatible) to DisplayPort Cable" for my Macs, and this cable "Cables To Go 26911 DVI-D Male/Male Dual Link Digital Video Cable" for my Windows workstation.
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No, I built this as a editing machine for solid works, and at my last job had two thunderbolt displays connected daisy chaining two more externals. In total I have 4 monitors running on this computer without issue. The ports are at a standard distance way from each other that two thunderbolt cables connect perfectly.
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No, that's why I returned it....they did away with the display port and made them thunderbolt ports instead, hope this is helpful
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Yes, Thunderbolt and MiniDisplay use the same connector.Some more info here: http://www.cnet.com/news/confusing-mini-displayport-with-thunderbolt/
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Yes. I'm using mine with a thunderbolt to VGA adapter and it works just fine
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Push Command & F2(pending on year of iMac),pending year,you may also need to hit your Function (fn) button as well. Also try going into "system Preferences" go to "Display" & use the "Target Display" options. Most (if not a large percent) of Mini Display will work with the thunderbolt.They're also "Thunderbolt to HDMI adapters you can use.I use one when need be to hook up my iMac or MacBook Pro to a TV. They are inexpensive $7.00-$10.00.The Mini display or regular Display cables will get you better graphics FYI, than an HDMI or VGA.
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I have tested this in Bootcamp with a 2013 MacBook Air, and it worked for me. I installed the Windows drivers from CalDigit.I leave the lid closed (clamshell mode) when the Air is connected to the dock, and I have a monitor connected to the HDMI port. I use the gigabit Ethernet port, and one of the USB ports for a keyboard and mouse. This setup works for me in Bootcamp with Windows 7. I didn't try hot-plugging the dock in Windows 7. Given what I've read about the Apple Thunderbolt Display, I don't think it work work in Windows, but I haven't tested it.
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No. You have to buy an apple thunderbolt monitor tomorrow use this computer
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I have found it to work on 8.1. The drivers are online for both windows and Mac to download.
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Oscar is correct. The Thunderbolt port is also the minidisplay port. Just buy an inexpensive minidisplay port to display port adapter from Amazon or Monoprice.