Lenovo HDMI / VGA 0.2 m Black

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For £18 ex‑VAT for a short HDMI-to-VGA lead, this is one of those “works fine, but only if you actually need it” purchases. The big use-case is connecting older projectors/monitors with a VGA input to a device that only has HDMI output (some newer laptops, mini PCs, and set‑top boxes). In that scenario, it’s straightforward: plug it in and you’re up and running—no drama, no messing around with capture boxes or converters.

Where I’d hesitate is if you’re buying it for daily desktop use or for anything mission-critical. These mixed digital-to-analog cables don’t fix compatibility issues upstream (resolution quirks, bad EDID negotiation, or “why is it blurry?” problems on certain projectors). Also, if you’re doing anything beyond basic presentations—like design work, spreadsheets on small text, or longer-term use in busy AV setups—you’ll usually get better value by checking you can use native ports (or getting a proper active converter instead of a passive lead). For occasional meetings and classroom use, though, this is the kind of basic, sensible spare cable you’ll be glad you stocked.