The HDMI (male) to VGA (female) active adapter enables you to connect a newer HDMI based desktop or laptop (like an Ultrabook) to an older VGA monitor or projector. HIGH QUALITY VIDEO OUTPUT: With support for resolutions up to 1920x1080 @ 60Hz (1080p), this IT-grade VGA display converter produces full HD, crystal-clear video output to ensure your picture quality is not compromised.