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Plugable USB 3 0 to VGA DVI HDMI Video Graphics Adapter for Multiple Monitors up to 2048x1152 1920x1080 Supports Windows 10 8 1 7 XP

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
604
Old Reviews
466
Unverified
14
Spam Test
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Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
3
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
Yes
HDMI

Review Analysis - 124 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Device Compatibility
 41
monitors, laptop, windows 10, works great, windows 7
+95%
-5%
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" ...  I'm using this with a Toshiba Satellite laptop.  ...  "
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" ...  I wanted to add a 3rd monitor. ... connected the device and new monitor .  ...  "
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" ...  Using this with my Surface along with the Dock.  ...  "
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" ...  PRIMARY PC- FOUR 24'S CONNECTED.  ...  "
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" ...  Works seamlessly under Windows 10. ... I have one on an aging HP Pavilion and just put one on my spouses Yoga 900. ... I've only seen this with powerpoint and it is easily remedied by expanding the window in the new monitor.  ...  "
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" ...  Connected it and it worked!!  ...  "
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" ...  This one works exactly as intended, plugged in and Windows (10) detected the monitor immediately.  ...  "
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" ...  The fact that it was inexpensive, multiple can be used on one computer, and you can move it from computer to computer, made it very attractive.  ...  "
Ports
 37
vga, usb 3 0, plugable, monitors, usb
+92%
-8%
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" ...  Great product and it comes with all three options for monitors (VGA, DVI, and HDMI).  ...  "
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" ...  I have an older pc with 2 DVI outputs.  ...  "
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" ...  The adapter works really well.  ...  "
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" ...  I can't tell much of a difference between using an HDMI cable to my internal graphics card vs this external graphics card.  ...  "
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" ...  In both cases the adapter is running via a USB hub. ... Packag contains both a VGA and a HDMI adapter.  ...  "
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" ...  Here I'm using the Plugable USB 3.0 with two 27 monitors, both is working perfectly!  ...  "
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" ...  I am using this for a quad monitor with HDMI.  ...  "
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" ...  I was surprised that our new, fast, desktop computer only had one input for a monitor, and I've gotten spoiled with 2 monitors to help me with work and genealogy. ... A friend recommended I look for a USB to DVI adapter, and, though skeptical, I tried this one. ... I downloaded the software from the link the company sent before I received the adapter, and all I had to do was plug in the adapter and restart the computer.  ...  "
Setup
 21
instructions, installation, easy to set, software, setup
+95%
-5%
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" ...  USED THIS ON OUR SECONDARY COMPUTER, INSTALL EASY, NO PROBS.  ...  "
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" ...  It was easy to set up.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install driver and works within minutes.  ...  "
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" ...  I initially bought a Startech one and followed the instructions (similar to this, install drivers, reboot, connect).  ...  "
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" ...  I requested service at 1:11 pm and by 3:16 pm I had their (accurate) diagnosis.  ...  "
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" ...  Total setup time was less than 5 minutes.  ...  "
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" ...  Super-easy to install and I really need the extra monitor.  ...  "
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" ...  Pretty easy to connect and get running.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 16
worked, pluggable, plugable, flawlessly, usb
+75%
-25%
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" ...  It just worked.  ...  "
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" ...  I was suspect about usb working without glitches but it's fantastic!  ...  "
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" ...  I will update this review should anything occur.  ...  "
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" ...  It worked flawlessly!.  ...  "
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" ...  They r working great!  ...  "
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" ...  Once it arrive I just plugged it and everything just worked.  ...  "
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" ...  Purchased 3 units for the office, and they worked fantastically!  ...  "
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" ...  I am using their solutions for last 5 years and every thing works great.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 12
works well, simple, set, easier, website
+100%
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" ...  Could not have been easier to set up and start using!  ...  "
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" ...  It was easy to set up.  ...  "
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" ...  Super-easy to install and I really need the extra monitor.  ...  "
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" ...  Pretty easy to connect and get running.  ...  "
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" ...  It was so easy to set up  ...  "
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" ...  (I don't even have local admin on my machine at work, so no setup required was a huge plus)  ...  "
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" ...  Anyway the install was very simple and with no problems. ... Very nice to have a product that allows you to get something on your computer that would seem difficult to do, for us that are PC challenged, without any muss or fuss.  ...  "
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" ...  Nothing difficult about set up.  ...  "
USB
 11
vga, usb 3 0, adapter, monitor, hub
+82%
-18%
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" ...  In both cases the adapter is running via a USB hub.  ...  "
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" ...  I was suspect about usb working without glitches but it's fantastic!  ...  "
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" ...  I just tried USB to hdmi on my monitors and I will keep posting when I use VGA or dvi.  ...  "
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" ...  I always relied on Plugable usb video adapters in the past, and I'm glad I still went with their newest USB 3.0 version.  ...  "
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" ...  I can't even tell which monitor has the USB adapter unlike when I had USB 2.0 adapter  ...  "
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" ...  Hooked it up to one of my 3.0 USB ports and it is working great with no lags or problems.  ...  "
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" ...  That has always worked best for me with any USB VGA device.  ...  "
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" ...  Had issues with USB adaptors in the past, but this one worked perfectly.  ...  "
Software Platform
 10
windows 10, windows 7, windows, displaylink, works great
+90%
-10%
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" ...  Works seamlessly under Windows 10.  ...  "
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" ...  Works well for both Windows 7 & 10.  ...  "
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" ...  I have Windows 10 Pro running on an AMD box and this works just fine.  ...  "
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" ...  They really are plug and play, so simple to start using (we use windows 10).  ...  "
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" ...  Installed on two Windows 10 PCs and worked great. ... I downloaded the latest version of the software before installing.  ...  "
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" ...  works great with Windows 10  ...  "
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" ...  I have a Windows 7 (Lenovo) and a Windows 10 PC (Surface Pro). ... This works with both versions of Windows.  ...  "
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" ...  Have you guys done a recent software/driver update?  ...  "
Drivers
 10
driver, installed, download, windows 10, installed the drivers
+100%
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" ...  It came with the disk with the drivers, but the disk had an option to link right to the website, ensuring the latest drivers were installed.  ...  "
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" ...  This product is simply FANTASTIC, no excesive CPU usage, no tons of drivers installed, just connect and install a simple driver, connect your monitors and enjoy!  ...  "
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" ...  I initially bought a Startech one and followed the instructions (similar to this, install drivers, reboot, connect).  ...  "
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" ...  Works well and didn't require fussy driver installs like some others.  ...  "
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" ...  Downloaded the drivers off the internet, rebooted the machine (Win10), and everything was working. ... Drivers are fast enough to play YouTube videos.  ...  "
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" ...  It does come with a CD, but my machine automatically recognized and installed the drivers without any difficulty (you can also download them from the OEM website for those of us who do not use CD-trays).  ...  "
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" ...  the company sent me an email with a link for their drivers.  ...  "
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" ...  Totally did what it was supposed to do right out of the box and I was emailed the drivers ahead of time.  ...  "

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Specifications

Connectivity
Number of USB ports:  3 
USB:  Yes 
HDMI:  Yes 
Display
Resolution:  Full HD 1080p 
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
3
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
Yes
HDMI