StarTech.com Active Mini DisplayPort to VGA Converter for Mac/PC - 1080p Video - VESA Certified - mDP 1.2 to VGA Dongle Review

The thing worked great! After trying almost everything to display my desktop on a Dell laptop through a projector, the image on the wall was at the same time trying to get to Fort Knox! I don't have the old style video port (blue color) on my laptop, only HDMI and Mini Display Port. I connected my laptop to a ViewSonic projector with an HDMI cable, and no matter what I did, I couldn't view the laptop's desktop on the wall and at the same time see the desktop/use the mouse on the laptop. . I…

I bought this adapter instead of the Cirago Mini Active DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (DPA2011) because it was cheaper. But let me tell you, it works! It really works! If I had a dollar for any VGA or DVI adapter that's low-quality junk, I'd snag it. I was so pleased when this adapter worked straight away with no issues. I've heard that the Cirago adapter is also very good and works great, but I haven't tried it myself. The real reason I got it is because it is an ACTIVE adapter. I have a late…

I've bought many of these StarTech adapters (15+) and have never had a problem with them. We mainly use them with Mac laptops, but also some Dell XPS laptops. They actually look well built, which surprised me at first since they are a lot cheaper than Apple branded adapters. I've tried a few other brands, like the HDE Mini DisplayPort to VGA Female Adapter for MacTM and the gold-plated Cable Matters Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt™ Compatible) to VGA Female to Female Adapter in Black, but we had…

Saved our lives! VGA over Cat5 system. It kept losing signal and refusing to stay on for more than a second. After trying everything we could think of (computer replacement, VGA cable replacement, Cat5 cable replacement, projector replacement), we finally tried an adapter other than the standard Apple Mini DP-to-VGA adapter off. And it finally helped. I don't know what Apple does with their adapters by default, but they are not allowed to output a fully compatible signal. When we switched to…

My new Lenovo Thinkpad Twist doesn't have the analog VGA port that I need to connect to older projectors. But it has a display port. Lenovo wants twice as much as this StarTech, so I decided to take a chance. Came in a plastic bag with no instructions or anything else. Transmitter only plus end caps. It's a lot smaller/lighter/thinner than I expected for some reason. It didn't work at first, but I saw from another reviewer that it needs to be plugged in when the laptop is on. Tried this and…

I bought this adapter for one purpose - to use my existing Dell ST2210 monitor with my Dell XPS L702x laptop. I'm retired and, while not doing various business activities, I regularly use my laptop for more than 4 hours a day (mainly for genealogical research and documentation about my family, but also for movies, videos, etc.) ). PROS: - no need to install additional software/drivers - easy to use, just plug and play - great price - very fast shipping I've been using this adapter for just…

Ever since I switched my main PC from a very large screen and heavy laptop to a Microsoft Surface Pro, there have been quite a few jobs that need to be done on the small screen are more difficult. The StarTech adapter has allowed me to connect an external AOC 23-inch monitor to my Surface Pro while I'm in the office, and it works great. It was completely plug and play - no drivers or third party software required. Nice addition to Surface Pro for office use

I had to return this item because it didn't work with my Macbook Dock. Maybe not as "active" as advertised. Also, Revane, please stop shipping my stuff via UPS. Any item sent to me via UPS is always "late" and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, not upstate. I thought I'd never say this, but USPS is way more reliable than UPS.

Had to buy this model one by one was terrible. I bought another adapter from this company a year ago with no problems. It costs a little more, but holds up well. Worth the extra money. My old device made my monitor flicker and I ended up getting blue screens of death. Do not chase cheapness, it is better to buy this device.

This saved our lives! Category 5 system. It kept losing signal and refusing to stay on for more than a second. After trying everything we could think of (computer replacement, VGA cable replacement, Cat5 cable replacement, projector replacement), we finally tried an adapter other than the standard Apple Mini DP-to-VGA adapter off. And it finally helped. I don't know what Apple does with their adapters by default, but they are not allowed to output a fully compatible signal. When we switched to…

I own a Dell XPS L702X laptop. I ordered this adapter so I can connect second monitors and projectors that require a VGA port. My laptop runs Windows 7 and Ubuntu/Kubuntu. For Linux operating system, this adapter needs to be plugged into the computer when it is first turned on, otherwise the Linux operating system will not recognize it. However, most people use Windows and will be happy to know that on the Win7 side it's completely plug-n-play and doesn't require a reboot. that you may see a…

This thing worked great! After trying almost everything to display my desktop on a Dell laptop through a projector, the image on the wall was at the same time trying to get to Fort Knox! I don't have the old style video port (blue color) on my laptop, only HDMI and Mini Display Port. I connected my laptop to a ViewSonic projector with an HDMI cable, and no matter what I did, I couldn't view the laptop's desktop on the wall and at the same time see the desktop/use the mouse on the laptop. . I…