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    There’s a Dongle for That–Mobile Devices Get Big Screens

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    Cameron Sturdevant
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    July 25, 2012
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      A 4-, 7- or even 10-inch display may seem big on a mobile device. And when just one person is looking at the screen, mobile device displays are usually more than adequate. But when executives or sales people need to show something to a group of people that means connecting to a projector or external monitor.

      Last month StarTech released the $78.99 MCHD2VGA – an HDMI/HDMI Micro to VGA adapter, which enables users to connect an HDMI or HDMI Micro-equipped mobile device, such as a tablet computer or smartphone to a VGA display or projector. I was able to use my Samsung XE700T tablet computer with a variety of standard monitors and projectors to easily show my small screen content to groups of people in a conference room. The Motorola Droid RAZR (not tested) has a micro HDMI port. iPhones and iPads use a 30-pin Apple connector so the MCHD2VGA isn’t for Apple users. Some Samsung devices including the Galaxy S II and III use a MHL (mobile high-definition link) port, so again, this isn’t the dongle you’re looking for.

      The HDMI/HDMI Micro to VGA adapter includes an HDMI to HDMI Micro cable required for connecting HDMI Micro devices to the adapter which interfaces with the VGA display/projector. The adapter supports full 1080p output, which enabled me to display high-resolution content.

      The adapter also has a mini-B USB port for power when the mobile device can’t supply output power.

      The dongle kit includes: · a 6-inch HDMI to HDMI Micro Cable, for connecting to mobile HDMI devices · Supports a maximum resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p) · an AC to USB Wall Adapter

      Here are some views of the device. Here you see the VGA, HDMI and mini-USB power port. The last image compares a micro-HDMI (LEFT) connector to a micro-USB (RIGHT) connector.

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      Cameron Sturdevant is the executive editor of Enterprise Networking Planet. Prior to ENP, Cameron was technical analyst at PCWeek Labs, starting in 1997. Cameron finished up as the eWEEK Labs Technical Director in 2012. Before his extensive labs tenure Cameron paid his IT dues working in technical support and sales engineering at a software publishing firm . Cameron also spent two years with a database development firm, integrating applications with mainframe legacy programs. Cameron's areas of expertise include virtual and physical IT infrastructure, cloud computing, enterprise networking and mobility. In addition to reviews, Cameron has covered monolithic enterprise management systems throughout their lifecycles, providing the eWEEK reader with all-important history and context. Cameron takes special care in cultivating his IT manager contacts, to ensure that his analysis is grounded in real-world concern. Follow Cameron on Twitter at csturdevant, or reach him by email at [email protected]

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