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Connecting my laptop to tv

  • 07-08-2011 4:59pm
    #1
    seligehgit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,286 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys.
    Just looking for a bit of advice.I want to connect my Dell laptop Inspiron 1720 to my high definition Philips TV.The laptop has a s video connection,no hdmi connection.The flatscreen has a hdmi connection.Any advice where I can get a suitable cable/converter(to convert the signal)?
    Selig:)


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  • #2
    Hal Emmerich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,078 ✭✭✭Hal Emmerich


    .......thread just below yours, amazon, peats, Tesco.


  • #3
    DrGreenthumb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 720 ✭✭✭DrGreenthumb


    I'd recommed a hdmi pci card for your laptop


  • #4
    Hal Emmerich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,078 ✭✭✭Hal Emmerich


    DrGreenthumb wrote: »
    I'd recommed a hdmi pci card for your laptop
    This is gibberish to the majority of people.


  • #5
    DrGreenthumb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 720 ✭✭✭DrGreenthumb


    If fact what was I thinking recommending that,

    i'm sure your tv has a vga input,

    just go from vga from laptop to vga on tv, and use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm jack for the sound


  • #6
    Hal Emmerich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,078 ✭✭✭Hal Emmerich


    DrGreenthumb wrote: »
    If fact what was I thinking recommending that,

    i'm sure your tv has a vga input,

    just go from vga from laptop to vga on tv, and use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm jack for the sound
    Post 2 doc.

    I have videos.:P


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  • #7
    DrGreenthumb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 720 ✭✭✭DrGreenthumb


    what are you on about video's,

    did one of my sex tapes leak again


  • #8
    Hal Emmerich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,078 ✭✭✭Hal Emmerich


    DrGreenthumb wrote: »
    what are you on about video's,

    did one of my sex tapes leak again
    Is DVI replacing VGA?


  • #9
    DrGreenthumb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 720 ✭✭✭DrGreenthumb


    i'm not following you? can you elaborate


  • #10
    Hal Emmerich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,078 ✭✭✭Hal Emmerich


    Ah no, it's ok, just something I was looking up, google can be a pain at times.


  • #11
    seligehgit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,286 ✭✭✭seligehgit


    Just checked my tv manual,it says only digital output can be connected via DVI to HDMI cable.VGA connection is not supported.Lost the manual for my laptop,its a Dell Inspiron 1720 and I do not think there is a DVI connector on it???:confused:


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  • #12
    Hal Emmerich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,078 ✭✭✭Hal Emmerich


    seligehgit wrote: »
    Just checked my tv manual,it says only digital output can be connected via DVI to HDMI cable.VGA connection is not supported.Lost the manual for my laptop,its a Dell Inspiron 1720 and I do not think there is a DVI connector on it???:confused:
    OK, was having a look at this, the Dell only lists these ports
    Ports
    sv_clear_spacer.gifspacer.gifUSB 2.0 (5)
    Integrated 10/100 LAN (RJ45) and 56K Modem8 (RJ11)
    IEEE1394a
    8-in-1 Memory Card Reader
    VGA video output & S-Video
    Stereo in, headphone/speaker out & Dual digital mics
    1 ExpressCard 54mm Slot

    No DVI, that leaves S-Video to HDMI, there's no such Cable that I can find, S-video is analog and HDMI is digital so you need a Converter to sort out the audio/video signals, not cheap. There's a few different connection types here.

    If it's just for movies you could get something like this.

    Or ask Dr Green to tell you more about the hdmi pci card.


  • #13
    Overheal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    thats why you buy a laptop with HDMI.

    USB to HDMI adaptors can be got, but expect €50-100 for one online.

    S-Video to HDMI would not carry sound.


  • #14
    Hal Emmerich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,078 ✭✭✭Hal Emmerich


    Overheal wrote: »
    thats why you buy a laptop with HDMI.

    USB to HDMI adaptors can be got, but expect €50-100 for one online.

    S-Video to HDMI would not carry sound.
    Found one....I don't know anything about it though. I never used one of these.
    Technical Details

    • USB 2.0 to DVI, VGA or HDMI Adaptor;External Videocard for Displays; Display adapter converter
    • supports 1920x1200 or 2048x1152 Digital (@60Hz 32-bit),support 1080P Full HD Resolution
    • Can easily Mirror the main display; Extend left, right, above, or below; Can be rotated left, right, or upside-down ; CRT, LCD, Projector Displays; Standard and Widescreen ratio aspects
    • Quickly add up to six display to a desktop or notebook PC with minimal configuration and without an additional graphic card Works with powered KVMP's or USB Hubs
    • Plug and Play USB System;simple to install and use; Support Windows XP,Vista, Winodws 7, Mac OS X (**Does NOT support XP 64bit and Windows Server**)


  • #15
    DrGreenthumb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 720 ✭✭✭DrGreenthumb


    whats the model no. of your tv?


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