Compatibility
Compatibility with Thunderbolt of MacBook Pro
This information is provided based on our in-house testing and we do not guarantee the compatibility in respective user environments.
What is Thunderbolt?
From the latest MacBook Pro model called Early 2011, MacBook Pro carries Thunderbolt port instead of Mini DisplayPort. The port is said to be compatible with Mini DisplayPort in its shape and signal protocol.
Thunderbolt port
Evaluation Conditions
<Macintosh>
| Manufacturers | Models | System Structures |
|---|---|---|
| Apple |
MacBook Pro 15-inch (MC721J/A) |
OS : Mac OS X 10.6.7 CPU : Intel Core i7 (2.0GHz) Memory : 4GB GPU : Intel HD Graphics 3000, AMD Radeon (Automatically) Video Input Connector : Thunderbolt |
| Apple |
MacBook Pro 13-inch (MC700J/A) |
OS : Mac OS X 10.6.7 CPU : Intel Core i5 (2.3GHz) Memory : 4GB GPU : Intel HD Graphics 3000 Video Input Connector : Thunderbolt |
<Conversion Connectors from Mini DisplayPort [Thunderbolt compatible]>
| Manufacturers | Conversion Connectors | System Structures |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mini DisplayPort – VGA adapter | Mini DisplayPort to VGA (D-sub15pin, Analog-signal) conversion adapter |
| Apple | Mini DisplayPort – DVI adapter | Mini DisplayPort to DVI (Single Link) conversion adapter |
| Apple | Mini DisplayPort – Dual-Link DVI adapter | Mini DisplayPort to DVI (Dual Link) conversion adapter (for SX2762W, CG301W) |
| EIZO | PM200 | Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable |
Compatibility Sheet
| EIZO Monitors Tested | Input Ports |
Digital (DVI) |
Digital (DisplayPort) |
Analog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CG301W | DVI-D x 2 | Yes | NA | NA |
| CG243W | DVI-I x 2, DisplayPort x 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CG242W | DVI-I x 1, DisplayPort x 1 | No1 | Yes | Yes2 |
| CG241W | DVI-I x 2 | Yes | NA | Yes2 |
| CG223W | DVI-I x 2, DisplayPort x 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SX2762W | DVI-D x 1, DisplayPort x 1, Mini DisplayPort x 1 | Yes | Yes | NA |
| SX2462W | DVI-I x 2, DisplayPort x 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| S2433W | DVI-D x 1, D-Sub x 1, DisplayPort x 1 | Yes | No3 | Yes2 |
| S2431W | DVI-D x 1, D-Sub x 1 | Yes | NA | Yes2 |
| S2411W | DVI-I x 2 | Yes | NA | Yes2 |
| EV2333W | DVI-D x 1, D-Sub x 1, DisplayPort x 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
- 1 Flickering might occur in 1920 x 1200 resolution.
- 2 Resolutions higher than 1680x1050 are not selectable.
- 3 Screen does not recover from its sleep mode. (It recovers after off/on of the secondary power switch or plug out/in the signal cable.)
