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Can I Use My Laptop As A TV Via The HDMI Cable?

19-03-2011 06:07PM

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senordingdong

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Tv is out of order at the moment and was wondering if the above is at all possible?
Has anyone ever done it before?

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#2 19-03-2011 06:11PM

ThatGuyHughesy

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I've only used it from my laptop to the tv.
I don't think it works both ways but I may be wrong.

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#3 19-03-2011 06:15PM

sink

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I have never seen a Laptop with a video-in port, so the likely answer is no. What make and model laptop do you have?

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#4 19-03-2011 06:26PM

Spacedog

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No, you need a capture card for that kind of carry on.

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