Okay, so the VGA to DVI adapter is an adapter. But does that mean that I can get the benefits of using a DVI even though my laptop only has a VGA output?

Nope. That's just a cable adapter, not a signal converter.

Thanks! I was checking online but couldn't really find anything on it. Is there a signal converter then?

Is there a signal converter then?

Probably - depends on what, specifically you want to do. But if you have a monitor that supports digital inputs, the best thing to do is get a graphics card that has digital outputs - via DVI or HDMI connectors on newer hardware.

Well the problem here is that I'm using a laptop that only supports VGA and S-Video.

Speaking of S-Video... Is it any better than VGA?

Well the problem here is that I'm using a laptop that only supports VGA and S-Video.

And what? You are trying send the video to a digital monitor?

Speaking of S-Video... Is it any better than VGA? If the monitor supports it, yes.

S-Video is better than VGA? Any specific reasons why? I googled and there are people arguing both sides but I'm lost with it.

Well the monitor I'm getting supports VGA and DVI input support so I was just wondering what's the best way to get the best picture on it.

It depends on the monitor or TV. With a TV, S-Video is probably better. With a monitor, probably VGA. But both are obsolete so moot points. You need a graphics card with DVI out to get the best picture from a digital monitor.

If you can happen to find a video converter then DVI is suppose to be better but like Digerati said the adapter allows a different connection; it is still analog that put out from your computer.

It would be silly to get a converter when there are many graphics cards in all budget levels that support digital.