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I am considering buying the new Mac Mini. I have the wireless keyboard, touchpad and mouse. Can I use my 27” iMac as a “monitor” or do I need a separate monitor?

iMac 27″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Nov 19, 2020 5:36 AM

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Posted on Nov 19, 2020 7:34 AM

No, you will need an external monitor for the new 2020 Mac Mini.


see > Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support

You can use a supported iMac models as a display, but only with a 2019 or earlier model Mac.


If your old 27" iMac it is a Late 2009 thru 2014 model then it does support Target Display Mode. The problem is, the new 2020 Mac's including the 2010 Mac Mini does not.

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Nov 19, 2020 7:34 AM in response to sjbailey

No, you will need an external monitor for the new 2020 Mac Mini.


see > Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support

You can use a supported iMac models as a display, but only with a 2019 or earlier model Mac.


If your old 27" iMac it is a Late 2009 thru 2014 model then it does support Target Display Mode. The problem is, the new 2020 Mac's including the 2010 Mac Mini does not.

Nov 19, 2020 9:11 AM in response to sjbailey

Not really, because I personally prefer to run 2 smaller 21.5" and 24" displays on both of my Mac Mini's.

(I have 2 LG 21.5" displays on one of my Mac Mini's and 2 Samsung 24" displays on the other)


To be honest, I haven't though much about going back to a single larger Display.

(If I did, I would start by looking at and comparing some 27" to 32" displays)


For some good ideas,

see > https://9to5mac.com/2020/10/27/best-4k-usb-c-displays-for-macbook-and-macbook-pro/

and > https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/best-monitors-for-mac-mini/

or > https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/best/mac-mini

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