What Is a Splitter Monitor Cable?

A splitter monitor cable is used to simultaneously connect two monitors to one computer. Using two monitors allows you to have extra desktop space.

Types

The Ultima is a high-performance cable that has one HD15 male and two HD15 female SXGA monitor Y-cables. Other cables include the Qvs Thin VGA Monitor Cable CC388MI-25, the Tripp Lite DVI Dual-Link Splitter Cable P564-001, and the Qvs CC320Y VGA/SVGA "Y" Splitter.

Cost

The cost of the cables generally ranges from $7 to $30. You can also buy amplifiers and extenders with the monitor cables. These usually cost between $50 and $200.

Significance

Having a splitter cable to hook up an extra monitor can benefit people who work with a lot of digital photos or perform office work.

References

• CablesToGo: Product List
• NexTag: Cable Monitor Splitters
• Microsoft: Two monitors are better than one