Reddit Reddit reviews Kanex XD HDMI to Mini Displayport Converter- iMac 27 inch to HDTV

We found 9 Reddit comments about Kanex XD HDMI to Mini Displayport Converter- iMac 27 inch to HDTV. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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Kanex XD HDMI to Mini Displayport Converter- iMac 27 inch to HDTV
Converts HDMI input to DisplayPort formatWork, play, and enjoy your Apple iMac 27-inch with the Kanex XDPlayback audio/video with a single cable solution to Apple iMac 27-inchFull screen playback with 2-channel audio pass-through supportToggle between iMac 27-inch OSX and HD playback by using Hot Key-command+F2Toggle volume and brightness controls through your wireless bluetooth keyboardUtilizes a Die-Cast A380 aluminum chassis that is designed to dissipate heatSupports Mini DisplayPort output ; Supports resolution of up to 1920x1200HDCP compliant ; Not compatible with Thunderbolt iMac/Displays
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9 Reddit comments about Kanex XD HDMI to Mini Displayport Converter- iMac 27 inch to HDTV:

u/mags87 · 5 pointsr/apple

all the reviews for products like these say that the iMacs wouldnt accept a 1080 signal for some reason. the fault was on Apples end apparently but now its fixed. take a look at the reviews on amazon about this one and the Kanex HD one

u/adse_ · 3 pointsr/macsetups

If it's an older iMac, they could be using this.

u/Vash2k6 · 2 pointsr/macsetups

It doesn't work the way you might hope but something like it is possible. You will want to read about Target Display Mode:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3924

After that, one of these devices should do the trick of enabling you to connect to the iMac in target display mode.

http://www.amazon.com/Kanex-HDMI-Mini-DisplayPort-Converter/dp/B003LGOWNQ/

http://www.amazon.com/Atlona-Technologies-AT-DP200-Signal-Converter/dp/B002JQPRPG/

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-AV360-Mini-DisplayPort-Converter/dp/B00477ORBK/

Then all you need is a device with an HDMI output like a Roku or an Xbox.

u/Stingray88 · 2 pointsr/applehelp

It is possible... but not for cheap.

While going from miniDisplay port to HDMI can be done with an extremely cheap adaptor, the reverse is not as easy. MiniDisplay inputs only accept MiniDisplay outputs, and thus you have to use an active adaptor. Something like this should do the trick.

You can try to find something cheaper, but I don't think you'll get much cheaper than that. Just be sure when you're searching that the description clearly states HDMI to miniDisplay (or Thunderbolt... it's the same thing). Anything that says the reverse, miniDP/Thunderbolt to HDMI will not work*.

Also when you search, check the resolution in the description. The one I linked supports 1920x1080 @ 60Hz... you don't want any less than that.

u/m1kepro · 2 pointsr/applehelp

The input on the 27" iMac is DisplayPort ONLY. It'll output whatever you want, with an adapter, but it can only process incoming signals in DisplayPort format. What you need is a converter like this one. Plug that up and you're good to go, though at 720p.

Honestly, I'd recommend just buying a 1080p monitor with built in speakers and HDMI input. Thats what my buddy did. He shopped the sales, so it only cost him $30 more than that converter.

u/ScaryMonster · 1 pointr/applehelp

Something like this?

Any cheaper or higher rated options?

u/MediaLoaf · 1 pointr/PS4

I have no idea if this will work for your situation, but I used to use this thing to take hdmi from my ps4 and input it to my imac... once it was all plugged in I had to hold a button to put the screen into display mode. If you try this, make sure you have all the relevant ports.

u/MercurialMadnessMan · 1 pointr/applehelp

They link to a disconnected product (or $550 on amazon). This other one is >$200.

I don't mind not being able to control the monitor. Just insane that there doesn't seem to be a reasonable option out there for this decent monitor!

u/ectonym · 0 pointsr/wiiu

I've found this device as well that appears to be bi-directional here for $89

edit: price