Is the Thunderbolt Display still good?

It’s clearly a prolific monitor that was happily adopted by the creative industry. Apple’s Thunderbolt Display. Discontinued in 2016.

What is Apple Thunderbolt display used for?

An octopus cable with Thunderbolt and MagSafe is permanently attached to the back of the display for data and charging MacBooks, respectively. On the rear of the display there is a Thunderbolt port, a FireWire 800 port, three USB 2.0 ports and a Gigabit Ethernet port.

Is a Thunderbolt monitor necessary?

Keep Thunderbolt in mind when you upgrade if it’s not an option for you right now. The high-speed Thunderbolt storage is worth the investment, plus, it cuts down on cables. If you’ve already got the capability, Thunderbolt is definitely worth it—especially if you want to daisy-chain multiple 4K monitors.

Why do I need a Thunderbolt port?

You can use the Thunderbolt port on your Mac to connect a display, a TV, or a device, such as an external storage device. And with the appropriate adapter, you can connect your Mac to a display that uses DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI, or VGA.

Why does my Thunderbolt get so hot?

Yes, this is normal and expected. Both Thunderbolt and eSATA are high speed interfaces (10Gb/s and 6Gb/s, respectively). The ICs to handle these high speed signals can become very hot (temperatures as high as 200+ degree Fahrenheit or 90+ degree Celcius are allowed by the specifications) during operation.

Can Thunderbolt replace HDMI?

Thunderbolt cables are very expensive and not available in long lengths, so they won’t replace HDMI in generic video applications. Thunderbolt’s main strength is its ability to carry several different digital protocols, including HDMI, over a single cable.

What resolution is Apple Thunderbolt Display?

2560 x 1440Apple Thunderbolt Display / Resolution

Measuring 27″ on the diagonal, the metal and glass Thunderbolt Display uses the same 2560×1440 screen found in the original 27″ iMac and the LED Cinema Display, with a chassis thickness somewhere between the last two iMac generations.

Does Thunderbolt Display have speakers?

In-built Speakers For the Mac mini owner, the Thunderbolt Display doesn’t just provide a bigger screen, it provides speakers, camera and microphone that are lacking from Apple’s diminutive Mac.

Why are Thunderbolt docks expensive?

Expensive hubs can handle more and handle it much faster. The most advanced USB-C docking stations have newer ports with technologies, like Thunderbolt 3, that support faster charging and faster data transfer. The more expensive the laptop accessory, the more likely it is to support a high-resolution monitor, too.

Does Thunderbolt carry audio?

But another big selling point is that, since Thunderbolt supports data, video, audio, and power, you can use a single Thunderbolt port—and thus a single cable—to connect many of your peripherals.

Does the Thunderbolt display have a fan?

1 Answer. It’s a brushless fan, so it might be rather quite when running at lower speeds. I have a Thunderbolt Display and I can’t recall having heard it as I usually hear the fan from my MacBook Pro above all.