Seems like the specs are right for this to connect my Samsung Chromebook to a VGA monitor, but it ain't happenin'. Ideas?
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I bought a new laptop (Lenovo Ideapad). It didn't have VGA connection...it only had HDMI. So I bought this converter and it worked - but the resolution on my VGA screen was "fuzzy" for lack of a better term. I messed with the resolution settings in the control panel / display settings - but nothing i did would make it "crisp and sharp" - like it was before when I was on my old computer which was VGA to VGA. I thought that maybe it was because my screen was 10+ years old that maybe that was the issue when using the HDMI to VGA converter? Anyway, I Googled the issue "HDMI to VGA Resolution Loss" and found a host of comments, some experts on what the issue is when doing this and why it happens. (unfortunately for me, the operating system on the new laptop would not support the resolution settings that i needed if i wanted to get a clear/higher res picture on this old vga monitor) Ultimately, i had to bite the bullet and go buy a brand new LG monitor, which i must say i love, it has the split screen feature so i can turn it into 3 screens in 1! (it was not cheap at $800+ though!) This HDMI to VGA cord is sitting in my drawer (aka the burial ground for old cords, chargers, & obsolete wires) If you want it, it's yours for free, i'm happy to pop it in the mail. Maybe the chromebook can do it better than my old Lenovo that was 5 years old.... Cheers, Carl Wagner. cwagner@benchmarkdestinations.com
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Hopefully you are using an HDMI to VGA, not a VGA to HDMI if you are taking the HDMI OUT to a VGA IN on the monitor. They only work one way. As far as the adapter, it's just strait wire - no issues there.
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There could be many reasons, but the wrong cable/adapter could sure be one. Are you sure you have a dual link cable or adapter?If you're using the little adapter, then yes, this will fix your problem. It's pricey and eats up a USB port, but it's the only want to run a large monitor.
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I am not sure how your MacBook conects to external monitors but a standard VGA cable works just fine when conecting to a PC. I hope this helps
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you have to get an adapter for video and audio to vga cable then you can connect it to your computer hopefully it works
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I bought this cable and am very happy with it. I use a Google Chromebook, which has HDMI out. I have it going into my monitor, which has DVI in. I'm not certain if this cable works both ways, but I found the guys via customer service for Cables Unlimited to be very helpful. If they haven't already responded with certainty regarding the 2-way compatibility, I suggest emailing them directly. They'll take care of you.
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I bought that one as well and returned it. From what i gathered in the emails I received was that not all devices that support slimport do so with vga. I went with the hdmi version for my nexus and it worked perfectly until a student broke it.
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I use this for a computer with a thunderbolt port (small end of cord) and a TV with HDMI capabilities (which is the large end of the cord). Chromebooks have HDMI and iMacs have thunderbolt ports, so it's just the opposite. I'm not sure if you can use it in that way. Sorry!Can anyone else help??
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It didn't work to connect my hdmi pc to my vga monitor. I had to buy HDMI Input to VGA Adapter Converter For PC Laptop NoteBook HD DVD. Also, it wouldn't work from my old vga pc to a hdmi tv.
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the box uses a VGA Output, not sure if you can you a laptop, as its an output not an input, you might need a monitor for a VGA input
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I don't have S-Video out on my laptop, so I can't help you there. I do have VGA out and connecting my PC to the HDTV involved nothing more than hooking up the cables between the 2 units, and selecting the appropriate input source on the TV (usually by pushing the SOURCE button on the TV remote several times until the right one shows up). Your laptop may also have an external video output button that you have to press. Most laptops I've seen put these functions up in the F-keys. My Acer, for example is F5 + the Fn key.
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There could be many reasons, but the wrong cable/adapter could sure be one. Are you sure you have a dual link cable or adapter? If you're using the little adapter, then yes, this will fix your problem. It's pricey and eats up a USB port, but it's the only want to run a large monitor.
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At our school we found this product to be completely ineffectual in all possible configurations. We tried hdmi out -> VGA in = nothing. We reversed that. Nothing. The same results with the yellow video line. Check the small print from the seller and you'll find they warn it only works if the devices being connected have built in conversion. Otherwise, nothing. You may need a converter, not just a cable. Rad up on your laptop's hdmi output... Good luck!
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I just tried this and it does not appear to work (it could be my DVI to VGA adapter, but I don't think it's broken). You are better off buying a mini display port to VGA adapter.
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I wish I could help you, but I am not familiar with the Samsung Chromebook Series 3. It probably depends on the input options you have on the equipment you are trying to use. My problem was that my many years old big screen TV did not have an HDMI input. I am currently using this converter to convert the HDMI output of my Blue Ray DVD player to the VGA and audio inputs of my TV. I don't know of any reason why this VGA converter wouldn't work on any device that needs HDMI converted to VGA.
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My specific scenario: I tried attaching this so that I can have HDMI output from a coax cable (coming from a cable box) to my Digital Monitor. It didn't work. However, I did not try the RGB connections.
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I'm not sure, but I think you're asking one of 2 questions here. So as to not make any assumptions. . . In order to connect the monitor to your laptop, you need to have an open VGA port and USB port, one that you plug the big blue VGA cord into, and one to plug the small USB cord into. A lot of laptops these days don't have the big VGA ports anymore, you might need to get an adapter. I didn't have to do this, but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work. 2nd, go to this website: http://frenden.com/post/38693256477/yiynovamsp19u Ray will teach you that you need to go install the appropriate drivers BEFORE plugging in the Yiynova monitor. The drivers can be found in a couple of places, but you should try the ones that come packaged with the monitor first. Ray Frenden is a really good digital artist, he's the one who turned a lot of people onto the Cintique-alternatives in the first place. 3rd. It should definitely work, but there's a chance there could be some bugs in it. If so, head over to this website: http://draw2much.deviantart.com/journal/Monoprice-Tablet-FAQ-for-Windows-7-342426446 I don't know if you're working with Windows 7 or Mac OS or what, but since I do Windows, this worked for me. They give you a good understanding of some of the common glitches (my brush sensitivity would randomly stop, leaving huge streaks between points)\ I hope this helps! Steve