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VGA Cable, netbook to TV - all the same?

  • 14-10-2011 2:34am
    #1
    mw3guc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 216 ✭✭


    I hope to connect my Acer Aspire One Netbook to my Toshiba TV (42") and I've established that I need to use a VGA cable (no HDMI on the netbook, unfortunately) and an audio cable for sound.
    I have been searching around in both B&M shops and online, where prices and descriptions for VGA cables vary quite a bit. Is there a difference in quality of VGA cables that would impact on my connection and reception and does anyone have a recommendation?
    Thanks for any help.


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  • #2
    Agent Smith
    Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 21,504 Mod ✭✭✭✭Agent Smith


    provided its not going any major distance (like, sub 5 meters) it shouldn't make a difference


  • #3
    mw3guc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 216 ✭✭mw3guc


    Thanks for that. I'm happy with the 1.8 metres that seems to be the average. The only thing I have considered is if the remote won't operate the TV while connected to the netbook, would it be okay to buy a longer cable, say 3 metres (if they exist)?


  • #4
    bonzodog2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,284 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    If you can't find a long one, you can get a back-to-back adapter to join two together.


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