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Laptop to HDMI port on TV, how to connect?

Discussion in 'Home Theater PC' started by bigmac1x, Aug 27, 2008.

  1. bigmac1x

    bigmac1x Member

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    I want to connect a laptop to the HDMI port on a 42" TV
    The only ports I have on the laptop are:
    VGA Ports: 1
    S-Video Connectors: 1 - TV Out
    DVI Video: N/A
    The TV does have an HDMI port.
    What do I need to do to accomplish this connection?
    Thanks,
    Stephen
    bigmac1x@sympatico.ca
     
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    you can buy an s-video to hdmi cable, or dvi to hdmi...either one should work.
     
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    byngo Regular member

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    You will need DVI to HDMI cable.

    S-video is an Analogue signal and has to be converted to Digital with expensive equipment.
    How does an analogue signal become a digital one just by using a cable?????
     
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    But I don't have a DVI outlet???
     
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    The only simple way to connect your laptop to the Tv is if the TV has S-video or a VGA input.
    You would need expensive coversion equipment (about £200) to convert s-video to HDMI.
    You would be better off buying a laptop with HDMI or DVI out.
     

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