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Laptop to TV Quality

  • 05-04-2011 8:53am
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    Folks, i have connected an older laptop (Dell Inspiron 6000, Win Xp, ATI Radeon x300) to my 42 panasonic full hd tv. I used the s video out on the laptop to connect to scart on my tv. The image on the TV is a bit blurry tbh, i have messed around with all the settings on the ATI graphics card (contrast, flicker rate etc) and managed some small improvements. Has anyone got any experience of a method of connection on a similar setup that will give a better picture (without major cost). The other outputs on the laptop are VGA and USB (no HDMI), on the the TV i have inputs of Scart, HDMI and component...
    Any feedback appreciated


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  • #2
    M00lers
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    I'm not surprised that it looked bad via s-video, are you sure that your TV doesn't have a VGA connection as that would be a bit better.


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
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    nope it doesnt have VGA, just HDMI/scart/component/regular arial connection, surprised actually as i only bought the TV last summer. It appears the only way i can get decent quality is with VGA to HDMI/Component conversion box. Seen some on ebay for cheap (not sure if they are total sh1t though..) as similar conveter boxes on elara etc are up over €150...


  • #4
    M00lers
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    Why do you want to hook up the laptop to the TV? Is it for watching movies etc?


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
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    surfing the net, youtube, watching movies, maybe some light office work, itunes etc


  • #6
    M00lers
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    I thought your money might be better spent on a Media Player if it was just for movies TV etc but seeing as you want to do browsing, iTunes etc. I'm think a cheap HTPC might be something to consider.


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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    I would like a strong HTPC (full hd) and a better surround sound setup etc but it is not something i have money to through at just yet. This is an older laptop being used as a stop gap solution i guess, just upgraded the ram to 2gb so it should do what i want for now. If I were sure one of those cheaper VGA to HDMI converter boxes from Ebay I mentioned (about €40...) was up to the task I will purchase,
    cheers for the feedback


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