Monday, May 28, 2012

StarTech.com COMP2VGA Composite and S-Video to VGA Video Converter for Computer Monitorsbest


Customer Rating :
Rating: 3.3

List Price : $78.99 Price : $44.95
StarTech.com COMP2VGA Composite and S-Video to VGA Video Converter for Computer Monitors

Product Description

This Composite and S-Video to VGA Video Converter lets you play console video games on your computer monitor! With StarTech.com's for Computer Monitors Video Game Jockey, there's no more waiting to use the TV. Simply connect your Xbox®, Playstation 2®, GAMECUBE™, Dreamcast™, or other game console to the Video Game Jockey, then plug into your computer monitor, and it's game on! An economical solution that saves the expense of a separate TV and frees up your workspace, the Composite/S-Video to VGA converter supports full audio pass through via your PC speakers or headphones and switches from PC to game display with the push of a button - the adapter even works when the computer is powered off! A versatile video solution, the Composite/S-Video to VGA converter is also a great way to connect VCRs, DVD players and camcorders to your monitor. Backed by StarTech.com's 1-year warranty.

Amazon.com Product Description

With the StarTech Video Game Jockey, you can play your video games on your computer monitor. Simply connect your Xbox, Playstation 2, GAMECUBE, Dreamcast, or other game console to the Video Game Jockey, then plug into your computer monitor, and it's game on!

Save money on the cost of a separate TV, and free up your workspace. The Video Game Jockey is perfect for tight spaces like dorm rooms and bedrooms. It supports full audio pass-through via your PC speakers or headphones, and switches from PC to game display with the push of a button. Play games even when your PC is switched off. You can also connect VCRs, DVD players, and camcorders to your monitor.

Features:

  • Also allows VCRs, DVDs and video cameras to connect to monitor
  • Audio pass through with amplified (active) speakers
  • Compatible anywhere in the world, with automatic NTSC and PAL video signals detection
  • Convenient push-button switching between game display and PC display
  • Easy one-time plug and play set up requires no drivers
  • Includes all necessary cables for instant out of the box set up
  • Superior video resolution--1280 x 1024 at 60Hz
  • Supports composite (RCA) and S-video input
  • The StarTech COMP2VGA Video Game Jockey Console To PC Monitor Converter Adapter is backed by a 1-year warranty and free lifetime tech support.

    What's in the Box
    COMP2VGA adapter, 15-pin HD extension cable, stereo audio cable, and 9-volt DC power supply.


    • Save money! Play video games on your computer monitor with no need for another TV
    • Keep your game gear together in one place, right at your desktop
    • Easy one-time plug and play set up requires no drivers
    • Compatible with all game console
    • One year warranty
    • Compatible anywhere in the world, with automatic NTSC and PAL video signals detection
    • Compatible with all game consoles
    • Save money! Play video games on your computer monitor with no need for another TV


    StarTech.com COMP2VGA Composite and S-Video to VGA Video Converter for Computer Monitors Reviews


    StarTech.com COMP2VGA Composite and S-Video to VGA Video Converter for Computer Monitors Reviews


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    11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent solution for playing Xbox on PC monitor, February 19, 2003
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    Dave (Columbus, OH USA) - See all my reviews
    This review is from: StarTech.com COMP2VGA Composite and S-Video to VGA Video Converter for Computer Monitors (Electronics)
    This product does exactly what I anticipated. It allows me to play the Xbox using my PC monitor and speakers. The device is an all hardware solution, that once connected has a button to toggle the monitor/speakers between the Xbox and PC. Note that this device will also work with any other game console (Nintendo, Playstation) that outputs NTSC video.

    I use the device on a 19" Trinitron monitor and the video displayed from the Xbox is not quite as crisp and clear as when the Xbox is connected to my 27" TV. But I found the quality to be very good and many people may not notice that a regular TV provided a better image if the two are not directly compared. The bottom line is that a purist may be bothered by the difference in image quality, but it provides me a great alternative for playing the Xbox when my TV is being used by others, or when a TV is not available, e.g. playing Xbox System Link games (like Halo) at a friends house.

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    20 of 26 people found the following review helpful
    1.0 out of 5 stars Please do not waste your money., August 2, 2002
    By A Customer
    This review is from: StarTech.com COMP2VGA Composite and S-Video to VGA Video Converter for Computer Monitors (Electronics)
    Simple and short. This product claims to provide superior video quality. IT DOES NOT!!! Very, very, very, very, very, very, very, poor video. Not what I expected at all. Someone must have already returned the item once because it shipped from Amazon's return dept. Well I am sending it back there!
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    4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great to convert Directv composite video to VGA, February 21, 2011
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    Bought this to be able to convert the composite video from my Directv box to VGA so that I could use an old computer monitor as my "TV." It does the job! No complaints.
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