Dataworld stocks a number of different cable adapters, which can be used to connect various devices to each other.

Our range includes DVI female to HDMI male adapters, micro HDMI to HDMI adapters and DVI female to VGA male adapters. These adapters can be used to connect a wide range of data cables, video cables and audio cables, without purchasing new items or creating unnecessary clutter in your setup.

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What is a cable adapter?

An adapter allows for two types of connections to be linked together, allowing incompatible devices to be used in conjunction with one another. You may wish to connect devices in order to transfer data from one to the other, or to enable them to run simultaneously.

Cable adapters are available for a range of connections to suit the types of connections your devices may have. Dataworld’s range includes mini HDMI to HDMI adapters, DVI female to VGA male adapters and HDMI to micro HDMI adapters. Our range allows you to seamlessly connect laptops, monitors and TVs with these ports to each other.

How are adapters different from connectors?

A connector is fitted to the end of a cable and is designed to plug into a port on a particular device. An adapter features two connectors, enabling the two devices to be linked to one another. 

Adapters can be a handy addition to your setup as technology continues to advance and older connections become obsolete. For example, a DVI female to VGA male adapter allows you to connect an older display to a device with VGA ports, repurposing it for future use.

What is a cable adapter used for?

A cable adapter is used to link devices with incompatible ports together. Adapters can be used to connect older devices to those with a more modern connection type. A laptop with a HDMI port, for example, can be linked to an older display screen using a DVI female to HDMI male adapter.

Cable adapters can also be used to connect small devices to larger ones. For example, a small camera with a micro HDMI port can be connected to a laptop or television using a HDMI to micro HDMI adapter.

Are cable adapters better than buying new cables?

While cable adapters can be a handy addition to your tech setup, they are not a solution for every issue. Certain devices may present compatibility issues, or require more than one adapter to work correctly. In these instances, it may be better for the devices to purchase a new cable.However, to repurpose devices with old connection ports, or to transfer information between discontinued and brand new devices, a cable adapter that fits the ports on both machines is a very useful piece of equipment.