Now a days, the size of LCD monitor have been increasing from old day which is 15 inches, then 17 inches, now 19 inches and next size 21 inches, follows by 22 inches, 24 inches, ......

People have been upgrading their monitor from CRT to LCD, from one size to next. Are we able to keep and use the old monitor? Is there a way to keep the old monitor and still enjoy bigger screen display? The answer is YES. There is a way by purchase a USB 2.0 to VGA graphics card.


What is a USB 2.0 to VGA graphics card?
USB 2.0 to VGA external graphics card is a simple device with software driver, enables us to connect any monitor (CRT, LCD) or projector to your desktop PC or notebook/laptop, and expand your working display space.

In modern technology world, the price of new computer reduce 10% to 20% almost every quarter. Price of LCD monitor also reduce once a bigger size of monitor launch into the market.  So, you have a choice to buy a one year old used monitor at a very affordable price.  Searches around at ebay site for auction or 2nd hand budget store for such offer.

Let me shown you an example on how much you can save by keeping your old monitor.

You own a 17" LCd montor desktop PC at almost one and half year ago.  Now, other htan upgrade your on-board memory to increase the speed of computer.  You may wanted to chage the monitor display to a larger size to increase work space.

Solution A
Sell the 17" used LCD monitor at SGD 120 and purchase a brand new 24" widescreen LCD monitor at SGD 609.  Total investment is SGD 489 (SGD 609 - SGD 120).  You new display space for 24" widescreen LCd is with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200.

Solution B
Keep the 17" LCD monitor and purchase an one year old used 17" LCD monitor at SGD 120, plus purchase a USB 2.0 to VGA graphics card at SGD 99.  Total investment is SGD 219 (SGD 120 + SGD 99).  You new display work space is 2 x 17" LCD at max. resolution of 1280 x 1024 each.  Total new work spaces 2560 x 1024.

Conclusion:
There is a saving of SGD 270 (SGD 489 - SGD 219)  as compare to solution B to solution A.  And the total screen display is much bigger for solution B.   Therefore, USB 2.0 to VGA graphics card is an affordable solution with huge saving.  It also have the flexibility to expand your work space upto six monitors.

You can purchase this device at ebay website.