The other reviewers did not read the first sentence in the description. Your computer MUST have TV-Out capability for this cable to work, which is rare. You cannot simply connect this cable between your computer and TV and expect to get a signal. It's unfortunate that this product got so many 1-stars due to customers not doing their homework.
This cable works great if your computer has the TV-Out capability but if it does not, then you must purchase a VGA to S-video converter in the $30-60 range. NEW VGA to TV CONVERTER S-VIDEO+RCA OUT CABLE ADAPTER (only for graphic card have TV Out function)
First off, this cable DOES NOT convert your video signal. In the reviews below, no one (except one) knew what they were doing. TVs in America are NTSC, not VGA. If you plug the cable into a PC that doesn't output an NTSC signal this isn't going to work on your TV. Its like trying to get a 1080p HD signal on a SD TV from 1983; it simply isn't going to work.
Also, if your trying to connect your Xbox to a computer monitor, get the VGA output for the Xbox. It works like a charm. Same example as above except vice-versa. The Xbox is putting out an NTSC signal when you use the component cable but the monitor wants a VGA signal.
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Your computer MUST have TV-Out capability for this cable to work, so check with your cards manufacturer.
That would have save the reveiewers below some money and some posted lies about the product.
Everyone blames everything and everyone else for their errors.
Read the product description!! This product will NOT work with most video cards. I made the mistake of not checking to see if my video card had TV-out capability, and this product did not work for me. If you want to view your computer on the TV, buy a converter like the Lake PC to TV Converter Box compatible with Windows and Mac (VGA To RCA / VGA To S-Video) (I just bought one and it works like a charm :)
I do not think that there is anything wrong with this product. It supports a video card that will send video through the VGA port suitable to be picked up by the S-Video or Composite (RCA) inputs of a TV. I tried it on two laptops and it did not work for what I believe is the reason stated above. When I connect the computers to an external monitor via the VGA port they pick up the external monitor right away. One of the laptops has a S-Video port and it works great on any TV.
So, a quick call or email to the manufacturer of the video card in your computer or the manufacturer of the computer may avoid some disappointment. Many of the reviewers on this and other sites have made the same claim :-). I will buy a VGA to TV converter; they are available for as low as $40 and will provide the connectivity and flexibility that I need. I just have to write this one off as being a cheap experiment.
Everything is right with that adapter, but my HP mini netbook just did not have the correct video card, which would support TV s-video out. I was misled by HP technical support people. I was shocked how unprofessional these people were, they weren't familiar with their own product. They consumed a lot of my time for nothing. Finally I needed to by PC-TV converter for $30 anyway, so I resolved my problem. My advice is, make sure first that you PC have a correct video card, then decide what you need to buy.
Hey I have purchased new Inspiron 15R laptop and the Dell technical dept told me that VGA has TV out capability, so went on to purchase this product... In vain its not working at all no images are displayed on my TV... Please give my money back.
it was a long shot for me, hoping I would be able to use my computer on my tv like a lot of people here but i knew my chances were slim but it was cheap enough that I didnt care it didnt work for me. but thats no reason to rate the product bad.
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The seller advertises this as an CONVERTER when it is really an ADAPTER. This is misleading and the reason for the many negative reviews. There are many true computer VGA to TV converters for sale but this is NOT one of them. To get a vga signal from your computer to a tv to work, you need a converter, not an adapter. I wish the merchant would be more realistic in his description. I give it a two, because there is nothing wrong with this cable, but it is advertised wrongly. - S-video - Pc Vga To Tv Converter - Adapters - Laptop To Tv'
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