USB 2.0 VGA / DVI / HDMI multi-display Adapter Review

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Multi-monitor setups are very common today because people have learned that you can be more productive with them, but sometimes, especially with laptops it’s not very easy to attached another display. Most laptops only have a VGA output, but what if you wanted to output to DVI or even HDMI? Most likely you’d have to go buy adapters for your laptop and that could be quite expensive. There is another solution though, and an easier one, using your USB port you can use Displaylink to add another monitor to your computer of laptop, or even output to your TV.

Today for review I’ve got the USB 2.0
VGA / DVI / HDMI multi-display Adapter from USBFever, this little device allows you to use your USB port and connect you desktop or laptop to either DVI, VGA or HDMI enabled monitors and TVs. It’s based off the Displaylink chipset, it’s easy to use, and it offers the user an easy way to add a display.

This product though is much more than just to add another monitor to your system, this can be great for work, let’s say you want to use your laptop for a presentation, but the screen is a bit too small. With this product you can connect to virtually any TV, most newer TVs today come equipped with HDMI, DVI or VGA inputs, it’s much nicer showing a presentation on the big screen.

 

 USB 2.0 VGA / DVI / HDMI multi-display Adapter Review

 

Product Name: USB 2.0 VGA / DVI / HDMI multi-display Adapter

Author: Kristofer Brozio

Sponsor: USBFever

 

Tech Specs,Features or the Basic Info:

 

USB 2.0 VGA / DVI / HDMI multi-display Adapter

Product Code#:AK433-B100

 

Price: US$69.99

 

Highlights:

The USB 2.0 VGA / HDMI / DVI Adapter enables you to connect any monitor, LDC, Projector to your PC or notebook. You can use it as an extended desktop or as a larger / different display from your main screen.

By using USB 2.0 Technology, there is no need to open the computer or struggle with compatibility issues related to a second VGA Card as a traditional internal PCI does.

 

Features:

  • – Easily connect additional monitors using a USB 2.0 cable
  • – Allows you to add a second display through a USB 2.0 port on your notebook or desktop PC.
  • – Simple to install and use
  • – Quickly add up to SIX (6) display to a desktop or notebook / PC with minimal configuration and without an additional graphics card
  • – Mirror or extend a computer display workspace
  • – Enjoy resolutions of up to 1280×1024 / 1400×1050 at 32 bit color
  • – Allows for effortless multitasking
  • – Powered through the USB port so no additional power supply is needed.
  • – USB 2.0 specification compliant
  • – Supports usage through powered KVMP’s or USB hubs.
  • – Expandable up to 6 display units
  • – Supporting DVI / VGA / HDMI

 

Functions:

  • – View your large spreadsheets across two screens with display continuity
  • – Multi-task more effectively without overlapping windows
  • – To open attachments on one screen while reading the email on the other
  • – Have multiple screen displays and presentations without bringing another computer
  • – Use Second display for pallets / tools when using Photoshop
  • – Type documents on one screen while viewing reference materials on the other
  • – View charts and live data at the same time
  • – View Videos / TV on one screen and reviews on the other
  • – Gaming, wider view.
  • – etc.

 

Supported Resolutions:

  • – 1400 x 1050 8, 16, 32 bits color
  • – 1280 x 1024 8, 16, 32 bits color
  • – 1280 x 768 8, 16, 32 bits color
  • – 1152 x 864 8, 16, 32 bits color
  • – 1024 x 768 8, 16, 32 bits color
  • – 800 x 600 – 8-Bit, 16-Bit or 32-Bit color
  • – 640 x 480 – 8-Bit, 16-Bit or 32-Bit color

 

Modes: 

  • – Mode 1 : Primary (1 screen but split into 2 monitors, make it wider)
  • – Mode 2: Exteneded (2 different screens in 2 monitors from the same computer)
  • – Mode 3: Mirror (2 identical screens in 2 monitors from the same computer)

 

Specifications:

  • – Size: 1.8 inches x 4 inches approx.
  • – Cable length: 6 inches approx.
  • – Connector in USB Side: USB A Female
  • – Connector in VGA Side: 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)

 

Minimum System Requirements:

  • – CPU with 1.2GHz or higher processer
  • – 256MB Ram
  • – One USB 2.0 Port available
  • – 30MB of disk space available
  • – Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution monitor
  • – Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 32 bit, or Vista 32-bit

 

NOT Suitable for Vista 64-bit and XP 64-bit!

 

Safety / Standard approvals:

  • – CE
  • – FCC
  • – RoHS

 

Package Contents:

  • – USB 2.0 DVI multi-display Adapter x 1
  • – Quick Start Guide x 1
  • – Driver CD x 1
  • – USB 2.0 Cable (USB A male – USB 5 pin male) x 1
  • – DVI to VGA Adapter x 1
  • – DVI to HDMI Adapter x 1

 

Packing:

  • – Gift Box

 

Note:

  • – 1600 x 1200 8, 16, 32 bits color (will be available later)
  • – 1680 x 1050 8, 16, 32 bits color (will be available later)