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Belkin Analog Panel Monitor Adapter Dvi-if/hddb15m-dvi To Vga

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This item is as described, however doesn't work for the purpose I need (my fault) in order to convert a VGA signal (coming out of a computer for ex) to DVI (for use with a hdmi-dvi tv cable for ex) a single adapter like this will not work- it only works the other way around (dvi to vga, not vga to dvi)

Despite the other reviews here, I still bought this, hoping it would allow me to connect my VGA out-only Dell Latitude E6400 laptop to a 23" Apple Cinema Display. It turns out that the Apple Cinema Displays accept ONLY digital signals. If the Dell (or any other computer) outputs ONLY a VGA signal (analog), there is absolutely NOTHING this adapter can do to convert the analog signal to a digital signal.

Physically, it fits: it allows you to physically connect your DVI male plug of the cinema display to the VGA female receptacle of your computer, but nothing in the description even hints that simply physically connecting the 2 devices means it will work. It won't! What you need is a converter box to convert the analog signal to a digital signal (if you're connecting to a display like the digital-only Apple Cinema Display).

I should have checked this at my nearest store and then bought it.
I tried it with different displays...none of them identify this...It has been a complete waste for me.....