Is this compatible with a macbook pro from 2011?
I just wanted to double check that this is compatible with my older macbook pro from 2011.
I believe I have a thunderbolt port and not the new thunderbolt 2.
I'm gonna say yes. Your MacBook Pro has a Thunderbolt port which essentially is the same as MiniDisplay. You can use MiniDisplay cables with Thunderbolt because they are backwards compatible, however you can't use Thunderbolt cables with MiniDisplay.
Gotta love Apple complicating a cup of water.