laptop screen as monitor for other devices

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  1. Khabarakh

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    There must be a way to use my laptop screen as a monitor for like a ps2 right? I looked into s-video cable questions but I'm not exactly sure if thats what I need in my case. thanks in advance.
     
    Khabarakh, Aug 21, 2006
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    yeah... so anyone? No one knows this? comon!
     
    Khabarakh, Aug 23, 2006
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    the s-video jack on your laptop is most likely output only.
     
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    so there's no way then? probably?
     
    Khabarakh, Aug 23, 2006
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    you can do it with an external USB2 video capture device. It will have a video in. Any cheap one should do.
     
    bajtra, Aug 23, 2006
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    looking online, Sabrent has one with no external power needed for $30.

    SABRENT TV-USB20 USB 2.0 Interface USB 2.0 TV Tuner/Video Capture Box with Remote Control - Retail
     
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