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Plugable USB-C to VGA Adapter
$39.90
- Plugable's USB-C to VGA Adapter allows you connect a VGA display to your laptop, tablet, or desktop which supports USB 3.1 "Alternate Mode" (Alt Mode) video output functionality.
- Currently the MacBook Retina 12" 2015 / 2016, MacBook Pro (late 2016), Chromebook Pixel [2] 2015, Dell XPS 13 & 15 late 2015-2016 series (models 9350, 9550), and Lumia 950 / 950XL support this functionality, along with motherboards containing the Intel "Alpine Ridge" chipset.
- USB-C Alt Mode graphics adapters utilize a direct pipeline to the graphics processor in your system, and your connected monitor will function and perform as a natively attached display.
- Plug and Play installation on any Windows, Mac, or Linux host which supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode (Alt Mode) video output functionality.
- Adapter has been fully tested for functionality on the 2017 iMac, MacBook and MacBook Pro systems running macOS 10.12.6, MacBook Pro Late 2016, MacBook Retina 12" 2015 / 2016, Chromebook Pixel 2015 (using Chrome OS and Arch Linux), the Gigabyte "GA-Z170X-Gaming 7", "GA-Z170X-Gaming GT" and "GA-Z170X-UD5 TH" Alpine Ridge based Thunderbolt 3 motherboards, Dell XPS 9350 / 9550, Lenovo P50 and Lumia 950 / 950 XL (Lumia output is limited to 720P).
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Product brand: Plugable
The details
Meet your next everyday essential.
Plugable's USB-C to VGA Adapter allows you connect a VGA display to your laptop, tablet, or desktop which supports USB 3.1 "Alternate Mode" (Alt Mode) video output functionality. Currently the MacBook Retina 12" 2015 / 2016, MacBook Pro (late 2016), Chromebook Pixel [2] 2015, Dell XPS 13 & 15 late 2015-2016 series (models 9350, 9550), and Lumia 950 / 950XL support this functionality, along with motherboards containing the Intel "Alpine Ridge" chipset.
Performance
USB-C Alt Mode graphics adapters utilize a direct pipeline to the graphics processor in your system, and your connected monitor will function and perform as a natively attached display.
Compatible Systems
Plug and Play installation on any Windows, Mac, or Linux host which supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode (Alt Mode) video output functionality.
Adapter has been fully tested for functionality on the 2017 iMac, MacBook and MacBook Pro systems running macOS 10.12.6, MacBook Pro Late 2016, MacBook Retina 12" 2015 / 2016, Chromebook Pixel 2015 (using Chrome OS and Arch Linux), the Gigabyte "GA-Z170X-Gaming 7", "GA-Z170X-Gaming GT" and "GA-Z170X-UD5 TH" Alpine Ridge based Thunderbolt 3 motherboards, Dell XPS 9350 / 9550, Lenovo P50 and Lumia 950 / 950 XL (Lumia output is limited to 720P).
Adapter supports MST, but MST must be supported by host and displays to function.
For additional compatibility information, please see plugable.com/usbc-vga
Incompatible Systems
Most current phones and tablets with USB-C ports do not support Alt Mode video output.
ASMedia USB 3.1 controllers do not support Alt Mode video at this time.
In the Bag
Plugable USB-C to VGA Adapter (5.5in/14cm)
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- Item
- Plugable USB-C to VGA Adapter
- SKU
- N20-C08-7513AEAA8F65
- Product brand
- Plugable
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Order preparation takes 1–3 business days, followed by 3–4 business days in transit: 4–7 business days in total. Standard shipping is free to the contiguous United States and DC, with no minimum order.
Request a return within 30 calendar days after delivery. We pay return shipping. After receipt, inspection and initiation of an approved refund take 5–7 business days.
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