If you're trying to connect your computer to a new HD monitor, or display the images on your laptop on your high-definition television then we highly recommend that you look into the Cables To Go Velocity DVI to HDMI cable. This converter cable will help ensure that the digital video signal remains strong and uninterrupted by the time it reaches its destination. The Cables To Go Velocity cable features first-rate construction and exceptional customer support, which is why it is our TopTenREVIEWS Silver Award winner.
Cables To Go specializes in high-quality, custom-made cables. For the past 25 years they have been on the cutting edge of technology, making sure their customers have the connections they need for their new equipment. HDMI is quickly becoming the standard input for televisions and monitors, so Cables To Go is making sure your computer can connect to the display you want with this DVI to HDMI adapter cable.
Digital Video Interface (DVI) and High-definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) essentially send the same digital video signal. No conversion of the video signal is necessary. But DVI does not carry an audio signal, whereas HDMI does. This is one of the reasons that HDMI is starting to replace DVI ports on computers and laptops. The Cables To Go Velocity DVI to HDMI cable bridges the gap between the old and the new.
Gold plating can be found in a variety of different cables. This is because gold conducts electricity quite well. Having a 24-karat gold-plated connector, like the one on each end of the Cables To Go Velocity DVI to HDMI cable, helps ensure a strong and steady signal. Gold plating also helps the connector resist corrosion, which can ruin a connection and the cable itself.
Oxygen-free copper is made differently than regular copper. During the forging process, the copper is cooled slowly, which decreases the amount of the oxygen. Oxygen-free copper is preferred by most audiophiles because it purportedly is better at conducting an electrical current. The oxygen-free copper core conductor in this DVI to HDMI cable, along with the gold-plated connector, could give you extra clarity in your digital video signal.
In order to keep your signal pure, this DVI to HDMI adapter cable is also fully shielded. Shielding helps prevent any electromagnetic interference (EMI) or radio frequency interference (RFI) from diluting or interrupting a signal carried through a cable. The Cables To Go Velocity boasts "complete immunity" to these types of interference.
The Cables To Go Velocity cable delivers a high-resolution digital video signal. It can give you full 1080p resolution, which is considered to be full HD. A 1080p resolution means the cable can support digital video signals with up to 1,080 horizontal scan lines.
Impedance is a measurement of how well a cable can resist an electrical current. Since this DVI to HDMI cable has matching impedance levels on each end, neither side will become overloaded by the other. This cable is also bi-directional, so you can use it to connect a DVI output into an HDMI input, or attach an HDMI output into a DVI input.
The Cables To Go Velocity adapter cable has a data transfer rate of 10.2 Gbps. That means that this high bandwidth conductor can send up to 10.2 gigabytes of information per second. This is one of the highest data transfer rates of DVI to HDMI cables we found in our review.
A DVI-D connector can be found on one end of this adapter cable. DVI-D connectors are only capable of sending digital signals, but their digital signal is compatible with the digital video signal of an HDMI connector. This is also a single-link connector, which means that it has two sets of nine pins and a flat blade. A dual-link male connector is able to transfer more information, but this single-link connector is compatible with more ports. The DVI-D single-link connector can plug into a DVI-D dual-link port.
Unlike some other adapter cables we reviewed, the Cables To Go Velocity is not rated for in-wall use. This may not be an issue for some users, but it may deter others from purchasing it. This cable is, however, RoHS compliant, which means it’s environmentally friendly and does not contain any hazardous materials such as lead or mercury.
This DVI to HDMI cable is available in four length options. You can purchase the Cables To Go Velocity adapter cable in lengths of one meter, two meters, three meters and five meters. For those of you not using the metric system, that is 3.3 feet, 6.6 feet, 9.8 feet and 16.4 feet, respectively. This isn't as many lengths as some other products we reviewed, but it still should be enough for most users.
The Cables To Go Velocity cable is covered by a lifetime warranty. And the Cables To Go customer service department is very helpful. We contacted technical support through live chat and were impressed with how knowledgeable the staff is and how helpful the process was. They answered all of our questions and gave us all the information we needed to review their product.
In addition to the online chat feature, you can also contact customer service by email or telephone. If you do contact them by email, make sure to click on "Customer Service" instead of trying to send one through technical support. The email part of the technical support page has some functionality issues. For additional information you can use their Knowledge Base, Glossary or Connector Guide.
This adapter cable is another high-quality product from Cables To Go. It will give you a solid connection and high-speed data transfer. It is also backed by excellent customer service and a lifetime warranty. If you're looking to connect your computer to a high-definition monitor, or your laptop to an HDTV, then you will not be disappointed with the quality signal supplied by the Cables To Go Velocity DVI to HDMI cable.
