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Originally posted by SpontaneousOrder View PostIMac might be a good option. I was planning on getting a thunderbolt screen so that I can 'dock' my mbp though, and I'm guessing i can't hijack the screen from the IMac.
Preferences -> Sharing -> Screen Sharing - "Allows users of other computers to remotely view and control this computer"
i.e. control an iMac from an mbp or control the mbp from an iMac. Not quite the same as docking but close.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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Originally posted by Sysman View PostNot sure what you mean by "hijack the screen" here. Would the following do what you want?
Preferences -> Sharing -> Screen Sharing - "Allows users of other computers to remotely view and control this computer"
i.e. control an iMac from an mbp or control the mbp from an iMac. Not quite the same as docking but close.Comment
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Originally posted by Sysman View PostNot sure what you mean by "hijack the screen" here. Would the following do what you want?
Preferences -> Sharing -> Screen Sharing - "Allows users of other computers to remotely view and control this computer"
i.e. control an iMac from an mbp or control the mbp from an iMac. Not quite the same as docking but close.Comment
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Originally posted by SpontaneousOrder View PostThat sounds about right. By docking i mean i'll get one of those stands which holds the mbp up on its side, and presumably tidies any cables, etc. Wasn;t sure if i can use the screen built into the iMac, or whether id have to buy another.
You can control the iMac remotely as has been said, but you can't use it as an external monitor for the mac book."Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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Originally posted by DaveB View PostI have a mbp in a dock but you can't use the iMac as an external screen. I have a thunder bolt screen instead.
You can control the iMac remotely as has been said, but you can't use it as an external monitor for the mac book.
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I collected an iMac this morning.
27inch, i7 16gb ram (ill buy the other 16 separately from crucial) 1TB fusion drive.
Plenty enough for me - about £1900 after deducting VAT and CT.Comment
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Originally posted by SpontaneousOrder View Post
As an update to this - it works great with a caveat. Because the iMac remains running while the other computer uses it;s screen and you switch between targeted display mode and normal mode using the keyboard, you either need to use the laptop open as usual but with 2 screens now or or you need an extra keyboard and ideally an extra mouse too.Comment
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Get a KVM-type switch?Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by SpontaneousOrder View PostI collected an iMac this morning.
27inch, i7 16gb ram (ill buy the other 16 separately from crucial) 1TB fusion drive.
Plenty enough for me - about £1900 after deducting VAT and CT.Comment
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