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    anyone try eVGA's UV+?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by sgogeta4, Jan 15, 2011.

  1. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's a USB <-> DVI/VGA converter for adding another monitor to your computer. Was thinking of getting this for my mom for her bday since she has an extra monitor but can't use it for her current system. She just works on Excel, Word, and browsing - so I can't imagine it being that resource hogging (though USB is tied to CPU utilization). Just wanted to know if anyone had experience with this product and what they thought of it!
     
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    Would be laggy considering the amount of data that need to be transferred through it.
     
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    I haven't used that specific one before, but I've used USB-to-DVI/VGA adapters before.

    They work. They do their job. For things like desktop applications and web browsing, they are fine. Although they will choke on flash video, because of the low bandwidth of USB 2.0. If this is acceptable to you, then go for it.

    BTW, why can't she use an external monitor on her current laptop?
     
    kent1146, Jan 16, 2011
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    It's actually for a desktop that only has one output and basic tasks are all she uses it for, so I guess I'll just try it out.
     
    sgogeta4, Jan 16, 2011
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    They work fine for just windows desktop use (excel, word, etc). They use CPU power though, but its only really noticeable when you move windows quickly.
     
    MaxGeek, Jan 16, 2011
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    I've been using USB Video solutions for the past 4 years, the work well for Office applications. I would make sure the adapter uses the DisplayLink 165 or newer for best results....
     
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    According to DisplayLink, it's the older generation 160. Do you know how this performs relative to the newer 165?
     
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    The DL-160 was the last of the first gen devices...it works well as long as you don't need more than 1680x1050....
     
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    Dont buy this thing, get a much cheaper & better version here:

    For only $48.10 each when QTY 50+ purchased - USB 2.0 to DVI Display Adapter - (QWXGA) | USB to Video Converters

    This uses DL-195 the best one and its cheaper than all the others to boot, quality of all brands is the same, they just rebrand the same generic items. EVGA is one of the few that does not use the generic case and uses there own, but the cost is higher for that too when it matters not, only that Display Link chip really matters.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jan 17, 2011
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    Rather add new vga card to that system. Cheaper, since you don't need a superpowered 3d powerhorse :)
     
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    She has a slim desktop, at least when I looked a little while ago, the slim GPUs (half height) with dual VGA/DVI output were pretty pricey.
     
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    The problem with those products is that all the backplates are for full sized cases and not the slim type, so unless there is a cheap/easy way to replace those with half height backplates, it's not going to fit.
     
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    Couldn't rep you again lol. Good find, just purchased one to Canada. Hope it works well, takes 1-2 weeks to ship.

    edit: oops, excuse the double post.
     
    sgogeta4, Jan 18, 2011
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