Customers appreciate the ease of use and the ability to support multiple monitors with this USB to VGA adapter. Many found setup quick and straightforward, enabling them to easily expand their display capabilities. However, some users experienced limitations with higher resolution monitors, noting that the adapter may not support their native resolution. The adapter's compatibility with different resolutions should be carefully considered before purchase.
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Multi monitor
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Does what it should
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Needed to get a three monitor setup running on a Macbook pro that only has two thunderbolt outputs. This worked perfectly. Just remember to install the drivers before plugging in the first time.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works as advertised
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Great product, easy setup....will buy more for additional monitors
I would recommend this to a friend
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Multi monitor
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Adapter
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So glad I found this! Exactly what I needed for my 2 monitors.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cheap and functional
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Great value for the price. Easy plug-n-play use. Very functional exactly what I needed
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great
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When I bought a new laptop, I didn't realize I wouldn't be able to connect my second monitor. So, I bought this adapter. Just plug it in, install the driver, and everything is ready to go. No problems.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
USB to VGA adapter work as advertise.
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The product work as expected but there is a glitch with the driver here and there.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works as advertised
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We installed it pretty quickly on a windows XP machine, not much too it. However, it does take up some memory so things might be a little slower, especially on the extra monitor.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Multi monitor
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
WORKS AS ADVERTISED
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RUNNING 3 MONITORS, AND THIS WORKS AS ADVERTISED. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good split monitor card for the money
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Good external video card for the money, easy to set up and use. Have had a couple of problems with second monitor shutting off, but still pleased with the purchae
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent! Easy to install
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I have used a couple of different USB to VGA dual monitor devices and this by far is the easiest to use and works flawlessly. Some previous ones I tried "flickered" but this one does not....it is great and a real bargain.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This product is excellent for all do it yourselfer
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simply great!!...the ease of use and compatibility was second to none.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Resolution
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works great, easy to use but has limitations
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This device is great and works flawlessly, but I set it up for a client who uses (2) 27" monitors connected to his laptop. The native resolution of the monitors is 1920x1080 but the maximum resolution of this cable is 1600x1200 so the monitors have to run at a lower resolution which causes them to look a little distorted when compared to the native 1920x1080 monitors right next to it. Also, because of the refresh rate on the device you cannot watch movies, YouTube videos etc on monitors connected to this devices without the video flickering A LOT.
These devices are great for static displays or displays which are not updated as frequently as a video image.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Resolution
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good but not great
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Installation pretty easy but won't adapt to higher resolution monitors. Highest I could get it was 1680x1050. (I think it defaulted to 1600x900.) My monitor calls for 1920x1080 so the picture is slightly blurred, pages are slightly larger, and the page "swims" when dragged from the VGA screen to adapter screen side. It's viewable, just annoying. I use it for a business monitor but if you're a gamer, I wouldn't get this model unless your screen resolution is lower. Their Tech Support suggested a more expensive model (USB2VGATRO2).
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Resolution
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Don't bother with it, buy another brand.
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I bought this USB to VGA adapter to use for work for a 3rd monitor 3 days ago. After attaching it and installing drivers it worked fin, initially. I went to lock my PC and when I unlocked it the unit reset the resolution and set itself for mirrored mode. I updated the drivers to the latest ones from the website. Worked fine at first (again) until the screen saver came on or I locked the PC and unlocked it again... it would then flicker and move EVERYTHING off of that monitor. Fine I can live with that I suppose... I just won't put icons or windows or THE START/TASKBAR ON IT AT ALL when I lock it up or move them back when I need them. Today (3 days later) is stopped working entirely. I'm done with it. It never worked like it was supposed to and then broke 3 days into use. This is not a good product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product
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Products works great, Bought this for my home office to get the use of a third monitor. I have recommended this to many users that want to have a third monitor but want to keep costs low.
Normally, I recommend using the monitor attached to this device for something like Email, or something that doesn't have a great refresh rate. Playing YouTube videos through this adapter are slightly choppy, viewable but not the best.
Overall, very satisfied with this product.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
works great
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Works as expected. Speed of display is surprisingly fast. No problems installing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Crashed my Computer
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Bought a new HP Laptop and purchased the adapter to use an external monitor. I loaded the drivers as directed from the manual. I restarted my computer as directed by the software and that is when the trouble started. The computer would not restart, no video, no nothing. Contacted Tech Support and 3 days later they returned my call. They told me to reload drivers from website. I again told them I had no video. She suggested I load it on another computer to see if I get the same problem. I told her I was not interested in having two computers in the shop. Waited too long to return to BB so I threw adapter in trash.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Customer reviews from startech.com
User rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars with 9 reviews on startech.com.