What to Consider When Looking for Female HDMI Cables
Just as they sound, female to male HDMI DVI cable adapters give users the ability to convert HDMI inputs or extend HDMI cables to make working with a DisplayPort effortless. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cables transfer sound and VGA graphics or pictures from one device via the DisplayPort such as a laptop computer or Blu-ray player to another such as a TV or projector unit.
In some cases, HDMI cables can also be adapters to connect a computer or electronic device to an ethernet connection via the DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort. Most DVI HDMI cables, just as most adapters in general, transfer a male plug into a female input on a device. Female adapters can be used to either extend the range of an existing HDMI VGA cable or even convert HDMI to another type of input such as a Mini DisplayPort, DisplayPort, USB, or Micro USB to be used on smaller devices.
Can I Use These Cables On A MacBook or PC?
- Female DisplayPort adapter HDMI cables can be connected to your computers DisplayPort adapter or Mini DisplayPort and then to another device.
- HDMI is used to transfer the sound and image from one VGA screen to another using the DVI (digital visual interface).
- Adapters and converters can make streaming audio and VGA video effortless and female HDMI adapters can even extend the range of an HDMI male input on a device that's at an awkward or hard to reach angle.
- If you find yourself constantly using the HDMI port on your TV, using a female HDMI adapter will make it so you don't have to reach into tight spots to plug in a new device.
What Is The Most Effective Way To Use This Cable?
- By attaching the male end of the female adapter to your computer or televisions DisplayPort you can easily extend the range of the cable as a way to transfer VGA or DVI picture and sound.
- The adapters come in a range of product options, whether it be an HDMI male to Mini DisplayPort female or an HDMI female converter that acts as a splitter to both HDMI male and USB male.
- Connect the female adapter to your devices DisplayPort to convert and extend the range of an HDMI and transfer the picture from your monitor to your TV.
What Is A DisplayPort?
- A DisplayPort Female or Mini DisplayPort is the digital display device on your computer or television that allows an HDMI connector to input into a computer that doesn't offer HDMI capability.
- For example, an Apple MacBook Air doesn't come with an HDMI female port but has a DisplayPort Female, so if a user wanted to connect their computer to a TV via HDMI they would need an HDMI male to DisplayPort Female or Mini DisplayPort to be able to do so.
- The DisplayPort is the small, six-sided port on the side of your device.
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