Grandtec Ultimate 2000 PC-to-TV Converter

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Product Details

Product Manual [235kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006B70W
• Item model number: GTM-2000
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,354 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 21, 2002

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quick and easy computer output to TV's, VCR's and more., February 27, 2005

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Mike P (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grandtec Ultimate 2000 PC-to-TV Converter (Personal Computers)

I use this device to connect a Win98 PC to my big-screen TV and it works well for this purpose. Image quality is better with an S-video cable, but was also acceptable with just a composite cable.
Hook-up only took a few minutes, but you will need to make some adjustments to your PC desktop to adjust the font size and spacing but that was all the tweaking that I needed. I stream videos from the net in full screen and the image looks just like regular TV.
Using a PC on a big-screen TV is a little different than sitting at a desk. In my case, I sit about 12 feet from the screen. which makes the screen text a little hard to read. I use Firefox for browsing and it has the option to hit CTRL + to increase the text size. This works for me.
For reference, I use a junky little Compaq Deskpro (no fans = quiet) that couldn't take a standard AGP card (the card needs to be notched to clear some rear connector, thanks Compaq) and PCI video cards are rare and pricey compared to AGP cards.

In summary, if your PC has DVI outputs and your TV has DVI inputs, try those first. But if that is not an option then the Grandtech Ultimate 2000 can fill the void and do an acceptable job with your basic VGA card.
Pros:
1. Easy hook-up to any computer
2. Portable. Send your image to a TV, Projector, VCR, etc.
2. Decent image quality
3. Price. If you're not computer savvy, this is the way to go.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for the money / perfect for the classroom, October 17, 2005

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Raymond J. Irrera (Newtown, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grandtec Ultimate 2000 PC-to-TV Converter (Personal Computers)

It does what is claims

Use the S-Video cable if you can. It makes a big difference. The manufacturer also makes this recommendation

The ability to enhance the picture with the controls on the unit is very limited.

The item was shipped with a bad cable BUT their customer service was excellent and they sent me a new one with no questions asked.

Perfect for the classroom and wallet. I teach social studies and now can run PowerPoint and streaming video

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT PRODUCT, March 1, 2006

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Timothy Jerry Living Church (Exeland, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grandtec Ultimate 2000 PC-to-TV Converter (Personal Computers)

I had been looking for a converter to hook a PC up to a TV in order to show power point in a youth room at our church. I purchased several cables, only to discover they would not do what I needed them to do. When I bought this it really came through. It was really well thought out, and a breeze to hook up. When I got it I was a bit concerned it would take me quite a bit of messing around to get it to work. I was very pleasently surprised at how easy it was to hook up. Just locate the cables that come with it to suit your computer, and you are set to go! I highly recommend this, it is a great buy for the dollar.