Question HDMI to VGA converter

[CharlesTij]

My laptop only has HDMI, my projector is VGA only... the cable is 25ft long and the image is not getting through on the screen, I've been told the cable is too long, that the converter is not good quality etc... etc... can anyone give some advice on what I should do? should I buy a new/better converter? any suggestions? thanks.

 

[Chrisbo]

I am not an expert but I was searching for something like that (actually I think it was the opposite of that but almost the same concept) from hdmi source to vga input. I found out the only converters that could work were the ones that got external power (from a usb or electrical outlet). Does your converter gets power from external source? If not then I would suggest get a better one with external power support so maybe it will eliminate the long cable's loss of signal. I read online that some converters transfers the audio too but this is another issue depending of what you need to do and how.
I am sure someone already suggested you to get a new projector but personally I wouldn't do that because I have limited budget

 

[CharlesTij]

I appreciate your response. you hit it right on the nail! that's exactly what I did and it solved my problem, purchased a converter with external power (electrical outlet) and now the loss of image is no longer an issue. there was no need to get a new projector... that's why these converters were made! thanks for responding buddy!

 

[Chrisbo]

All right! I know you would do the same for me!