It's already pretty clear that HDTV is the future, and, in a few years' time, even the 1080i or 1080p resolutions will probably become obsolete. However, the number of persons which can fully enjoy the quality of this standard is still quite limited, since HDTV-compatible TV sets are still quite expensive. And exactly for this reason, the Neoya company has launched a device that will allow the users to view HDTV content on their ordinary, everyday monitor, namely the X2VGA 2 High Definition VGA Transcoder, an adapter that will surely bring some new life into that old VGA monitor of yours.

The device is designed to work with any gaming console or video device that has a standard component video output (namely Playstation 3, Playstation 2, Wii, GameCube, Xbox 360, and Xbox) and is capable of delivering 480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p resolutions onto your screen. Moreover, the X2VGA includes two sets of component video inputs, which means that the users are now able to connect two gaming consoles or video devices at the same time, and it also provides a video pass-through function, used for switching images between PC and the gaming console by pressing one single button.

Here are some of the most important features and specifications the X2VGA 2 High Definition VGA Transcoder from Neoya has to offer:

- dimensions: 180mm x 130mm x 30mm;
- weight: 300 grams;
- inputs: Component Video, VGA Input HD DSub 15pin;
- outputs: VGA Output HD DSub 15pin;
- supported video modes: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p;
- sync. Modes: negative / positive H/V synch;
- provides: the 480i EasyView feature for easy setup in simplified 480i displays on VGA monitors.

The device is already available on the market, and at 60 US dollars a pop it's really worth trying, especially if you've already gotten your hands on one of the next-gen gaming consoles mentioned above.

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