Connecting Surface Pro to an iMac as a monitor

[foaf]

Hi, anyone actually connected a Surface Pro to an iMac to enable the iMac to act as a monitor?

I know the Mac supports target mode to connect mac to mac, but not sure if it will recognise a windows device in the same way. My guess is no.

Also, the 29 inch iMac input if Thunderbolt, so not even sure it's possible to get a mini DisplayPort to Thunderbolt cable (or if Thunderbolt is backwards compatible in this scenario).

Any info would be appreciated, even if it's to tell me I'm wasting my time.

 

[Laura Knotek]

It looks like TDM is only supported with devices that use Apple's proprietary ports and connectors. Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

[foaf]

Thanks Laura. Shame, i was hoping for a good use of my housemates iMac
Sent from my Lumia 920 using Board Express

 

[Laura Knotek]

Thanks Laura. Shame, i was hoping for a good use of my housemates iMac
Sent from my Lumia 920 using Board Express

You're welcome. That's too bad you don't have a desktop PC with a large monitor.

 

[Jack Bower]

Foaf - You may have found a solution already but just in case...

You only need a 8$ cable !
More specifically: Mini Display Port to Mini Display Port

You may want to watch this video
How to Use Surface Pro 2 with an iMac display (or any external display) - YouTube

Best,
JB

 

[Allan Pedersen1]

funny..
i did try connect with using 2 minidisplay to hdmi adapters and one hdmi cable... i did not work... :-/
with my imac27" mid 2011 and surface pro 2