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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.
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
1280x1024 / 1400x1050 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: (see pictures above)
- 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)
A
Better Look at Things:
Did something a bit different with
this one, figured I'd do a video unboxing, and then some still
afterwards:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Installation,
Testing and Comparison:
For testing I hooked it up to my
Vizio 47” HDTV that has both VGA and HDMI inputs on it, I used the
Acer Aspire One netbook to do this, and it worked perfectly.
 
Installation is easy, pop the
driver/software disc in and install it, plug the device into your USB
port, choose which output you want and you're ready to go.
Sine I've got an HDTV I was hoping
for HD output, but alas that didn't happen, 1400x1050 is the max
resolution, which still looked good on my TV.
I played some basic games, and
watched some Hulu as well, and just did a bit of playing with the
netbook. T's much nicer using the larger screen than the 10” screen
of the Acer. You're not going to be playing full games with this
adapter, no new FPS or any like that, it won't be able to handle it,
but for most other stuff it works great.
Summary
and Comments:
The USB 2.0 VGA / DVI / HDMI
multi-display Adapter is a great little product that I think has it's
place on the market and one that many people will find very handy and
useful.
For what it is, it's a great
little product.
DragonSteelMods gives the USB 2.0
VGA / DVI / HDMI multi-display Adapter a 4.5 out of 5 score.
Pros:
+Easy to use
+Works perfectly
+Nice all-in-one display solution
Cons:
-Higher HD resolutions not
available
I
would like to thank USBFever for the chance to review the USB
2.0 VGA / DVI / HDMI multi-display Adapter and for their continued support of DSM.
review# 588
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