I needed a cable to connect my tv monitor to my computer. The only place in my neighborhood was RadioSchack and they told me I'd have to buy two cables and put them together (with an adaptor). Altogether that would have been over $40. I came home instead and got on Great Offer Stock and saw the Steren DVI-A to VGA Cable for under $**** and it's everything in one cable, I wouldn't have to buy several. It works great and was a great price!