HDMI to VGA?

Scionyde · Sep 14, 2014

So, I think I'm being a little dense because I'm having trouble making sense of the advice I've seen from Googling. So, I'll just explain my situation and ask if it's possible.

My laptop has a HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 output port. I found a monitor in my house that either uses VGA or DVI-D with HDCP. I'm a little confused about the digital and analog explanations I've read online, so I'll just ask this - is it possible for me to purchase a converter/adapter so I can use the monitor with my laptop? (Also, if you have a link to a good product I can order from Amazon or something, that'd be great too ^_^ )

millwright · Sep 14, 2014

HDMI has no Analog output, so for that conversion. you would need an active adapter.(powered)

There are exceptions, with a few business laptops, that have added it, but it is not in the spec.

I'll have to look it up, but I think Display port, might have VGA, and only need a passive adapter.
Not sure though

millwright · Sep 14, 2014

As I thought display port is backward compatible to VGA, so that would be the best adapter to get, unless of course, your laptop is one of the few with an HDMI port that supports, VGA.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DisplayPort

millwright · Sep 14, 2014

Skip the first few.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=-1%208000&IsNodeId=1&Description=displayport%20to%20vga&bop=And&page=1

unksol · Sep 14, 2014

Use an HDMI to DVI-D cable. They are the same signal just different connectors. Don't mess around with VGA and adapters

4745454b · Sep 14, 2014

I thought DP was digital only as well? Any adapter should work for HDMI to DVI-D. Digital all the way, and should support HDCP. It's the route I would go.

millwright · Sep 14, 2014

If You can find a Display Port to DVD-D, I would think the would be the best option, as it would keep it all digital.
The only one I found at New Egg is for a mini display port
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=Displayport+to+DVD-D&N=-1&isNodeId=1

millwright · Sep 14, 2014

What am I thinking' of course HDMI, to DVI-D also.

k1114 · Sep 14, 2014

"It's backwards compatible with adapters." It's a fail wikipedia statement if you ask me. That's like saying everything is backwards compatible with everything. If you read more it does say active adapter. Dvi-i is the only connection that can use a passive adapter to vga as it's the only one with an analog signal. But let's forget about vga since it has dvi. Use hdmi or dp to dvi.

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