The Cables Unlimited DVI Y cable provides a fast and easy way to simultaneously connect 2 monitors to a 1 computer. This shielded cable feature gold plated contacts to provide crystal clear video transmissions. With support for high-resolution images, this cable is perfect for public broadcasts.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0
WARNING: Very Specific System Requirements:
This is a solid cable, and as others have commented, it does split the image. However, it has some technical requirements that the company seems to have no interest in sharing: Issue 1: You MUST have a dual-link DVI port on your computer. Many graphics cards that have two ports will have both a single-link DVI port, and a dual-link DVI port (like some for the MacPro). If you do not have a Dual-link port, your computer will not put out enough juice to split the signal. Issue 2: Mac OS X uses an... more info
Does what it's supposed to do:
It splits the signal as it's designed to, you can't complain there. You need your devices to be able to use it though, which can be an issue.
Not that simple.:
Splitting a video signal is not that simple, your computers video card must support multiple displays (and if it does it prabobly alredy has 2 or more connections). if your video card does not support multiple displays this connector will definitlly not work. I found out the hard way.
Not compatible with mac...I think:
I tried to split one of my display outputs so that I could use both my LCD monitor and my television. They both work individually, but when I hook them up to the splitter, neither of them work at all! Very dissapointing. I may have a defective product, but we'll see once I exchange it.
