StarTech.com DVI to VGA High Resolution Video Converter - Black (DVI2VGACON) Review

The resolution of this product is excellent and my equipment does not beat it. I figured that with my resolution and refresh rate, I was pushing the boundaries of random artifacts. I am impressed. I have to laugh, I tried the cable routing - hey, it has a DVI-D pinout on one side and a VGA pinout on the other side. Why does not it work? Yes, the output signal is digital (01) and the signal required by VGA is analog (wave). It's like hearing through the eyepiece of a telescope. Or try looking…

Advantages: Easy plug-and-play setup; adds years to your old laptop or computer. Cons: Adds cable clutter; doesn't always support HD resolution (from personal experience and other reviewers) in the latest high-end monitors. I'm not sure if this is a limitation of this device, my laptop's display hardware, or both. bottom line. Works mostly as advertised, but don't expect miracles. If you're buying a really great monitor and want crystal clear HD, you'll be happier if you upgrade your graphics…

The display and PC connection are not for the faint of heart - this is territory for dark arts experts with exceptional persistence. I never got it working. I'm not sure if the product is faulty or if the devices are just not compatible. There are so many things that can go wrong when viewing video on a PC - Windows/Linux driver and version, BIOS settings, graphics card, monitor - I finally threw in the towel and ditched the old VGA from memory , so I could check something . I never got this…