Sabrent PC to TV Converter Box Review
I bought this unit so I could watch Netflix on my older RCA flat screen tv. My only connections on the tv are rca and s-video. My computer only has a VGA output for 1 monitor. Upon receiving this unit, I hooked it up and switched the two small white toggle swithces on its' side into the down position as advised in Amazon's reviewers recomendations.
The unit fired up great without a hitch. My Sabrent unit has a resolution of 1024x726 which isn't fantastic but with the s-video connection, the netflix plays fine. This unit comes with a VGA cable to make the transition to your computer without needing to purchase an extra cable.
Audio is not included or allowed for but no big deal. I picked up an adapter at Radio shack which splits the 3.5mm audio output of my computer into two RCA female connectors. This was a very easy solution. After several hours of continued use, the unit becomes only slightly warm. Also, there are six small buttons on the front of this unit which makes it very easy to customize the picture on your tv. There is a zoom button and a full menu of customizing options. The buttons work by pushing multiple times or by holding depressed.
I wasn't expecting this unit to be so adjustable. In addition, I am able to use my monitor at the same time so if I need to check e-mail during a movie, I can reduce the screen size and browse away.
If you are looking for a cheap solution to play netflix or videos from your computer onto your older tv, this unit is a great inexpensive solution. The other great aspect of this unit is that it is small enough to transport virtually anywhere you may want to connect to a television. Since my recent purchase, I've purchased a new HD tv so I no longer need to use this unit but I have become quite attached to it and have it handily srored in it's origial box so I can bring it along to my friends and relatives homes to view videos in thier homes. I have been offered full price to sell this to people who have seen it work but I have no intention of parting with it. It's a great little unit and one of my better purchases. Amazon reviewers do a great job of informing potential buyers of all of their products.
I have made several purchases from amazon this year and so far, I haven't been disappointed even once. Many thanks to the buyers who take the time to share their thoughts on their purchases. It's greatly appreciated.
Sabrent PC to TV Converter Box Feature
- USB power cable, RCA component cable and VGA cable included.
- Tech Support: 626-336-6363
Sabrent PC to TV Converter Box Overview
The Sabrent PC to TV Converter Box adopts the most advanced chipset capable of converting VGA signals to TV use offering High Definition Output. It is compatible with most operating systems, and its plug and play architecture means no additional software or hardware is needed. A built in 2D flicker filter provides perfect static image quality, and allows resolutions up to 1024x768x85Hz. The Sabrent PC to TV Converter Box is USB-Powered, and supports the following outputs: RCA, S-Video, and VGA. Video system support: PAL or NTSC. USB power cable, RCA component cable and VGA cable included.
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Customer Reviews
Didn't really do what I bought it for - A. C. Shrouf - Santa Rosa, CA United States
I could see how this would be good to show pictures on your TV screen...but I wanted to watch videos on my TV through my laptop. I got the picture ok, but no sound. Would have had to buy extra cables for the sound. Gave up. Now it's in my goodwill box...
Inexpensive and Works Great! - Greg F. - New York City
For a total of including 2 extra cables this little unit works great. I use it to connect my Mac G4 iBook to my 27" TV. The image was basically right on when it first came up. I love tweeking things so went right in to the menu and adjusted position, brightness, contrast, saturation and the like (it's got more) and got a really good image that fits near perfectly. So my focus was to view movies and photos on the TV. It works amazingly well. I'm pretty surprised based on some of the negative reviews here. For my purposes and the money spent, it couldn't be better. Awesome!
Spend the Money on a Better Converter - RocketMan -
Got this product to connect an older VGA desktop to our HDTV. It was rather simple to connect, but the image on the TV kept scrolling at very fast speeds and was worthless for viewing anything. In addition, the product also seemed damaged right out of the box. The plate around the menu buttons was creased as if bent. Not a major issue, but probably indicative of the overall quality of the product. I plan on returning this and investing in a better converter.
Fantastic - Matt K. - Derby, KS USA
This device works great. Coupled with a y-cable for audio. I can play movies or stream online video directly on my TV now. I'm also able to play my PC games on the TV. As has been said you won't be able to use this for reading documents or text on web pages. It didn't ship with the s-video cable but I didn't plan on using it anyway.
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