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The Aluratek USB 2.0 Hi-Res VGA Adapter is the perfect solution to increase your efficiency at home or at the office. Simply plug into a laptop or desktop USB port and you will instantly have a second, fully independent dual monitor application. This will allow you to transfer data between your two monitor screens to improve your multitasking abilities. It's great for Excel and other software applications. No need to purchase or install a second video graphics card. Just plug it in and you are ready to go. The VGA adapter supports high resolutions of up to 1920x1080.
Extend Your Desktop Extend your desktop with high-resolution dual display support. The VGA adapter supports Primary, Extended, and Mirror modes, with widescreen monitor resolutions up to 1920x1080 and standard monitor resolutions up to 1600x1200. View applications and data simultaneously across multiple screens, or with display continuity. Multitask more effectively without overlapping windows.
Simple to Use The VGA adapter is hot-swappable and hot-pluggable, once the included DisplayLink driver software is installed. Simply connect the USB connector of the adapter to a USB port on your laptop, then connect the VGA connector of the adapter to a desktop monitor to view multiple screens in Mirror mode. Or connect the USB connector of the adapter to a USB port on your computer and connect the VGA connector of the adapter to a second monitor to extend your desktop with display continuity or to view multiple screens.
Pros:
Good video quality
Easy to set up
Low use of resources
Cons: Hardware failure
Overall Review: At my office, we have about 8 people with this device. When this device works, it works great. But out of nowhere, 3 of them have developed problems and quit working. It turns out to be a known issue. If the product ID in the hardware device manager shows up as 8060, then you might as well order a replacement. I have been searching for some kind of firmware upgrade other kind of fix, but there seems to be none. So far, 3 out of 8 have gone bad in about 2 years.
Pros: Setup and installation is very simple and works flawlessly in Windows XP.
Cons: Setup is not as smooth and functionality is quirky at times in Windows 7. The driver tried to update itself a couple of times, completed it's attempt, and then the adapater stopped working. I had to uninstall it completely and use the driver on the disc and prevent it from trying to update. On a separate Win7 machine, the adapter caused a BSOD and blew out Windows to the point where I had to use Restore after removing the adapater.
Overall Review: Great for a 2nd monitor and I'm generally happy with it. Quick fix for an immediate need or if you have no space for another card, but beware if trying to add it to Windows 7, it may not work out too well.
Pros: You can add a third Monitor to your laptop.
Cons: None
Overall Review: Easy setup. DIdn't even have to use the Disc provided with the unit. Found hardware and installed off of net or unit it's self.
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Pros: Easy quick set up. Idiot proof. Works without interruption. Once you hook it up, forgetaboutit.
Cheap (inexpensive) alternative to having to add a docking station to achieve the same outcome.
Mine has worked flawlessly now for years. Found this little gem years ago after studying various alternatives for adding a 3rd monitor to my laptop. I am reordering 2 more (home, office and vacation home).
Cons: None.
Overall Review: I recommend this product for anyone who maybe considering running 2 external monitors off of their laptop. If you have not considering running 2 external monitors off your laptop, you should. It's much more efficient. Set to "extend desktop" mode and let it roll. I run 2 27" Samsung monitors. It makes reading easier on my eyes (I suppose I am getting old). I am now able to use multiple programs at once, and to move information between screens w/o having to constantly open and close screens.
I estimate that this one tool has saved me thousands of dollars in lost productivity.