laptop to tv

My question: Is there, or what is it, that I need to play my movie (dvd or divx) on my laptop to be displayed on my T.V.

I'm hoping there is something USB that I can plug my LT into and back out to my T.V.

Thanks

 

Your laptop would have to have a video out graphics card. Check your owners manual or the web site of the manufacture.

 

There is a Video out.

 

Good. Then run a cable from the Video out and from your sound card to the TV. Should play fine.

 

I guess I was over thinking this whole thing.

Thanks very much!

 

I guess I was way over thinking this whole process.

Thanks from a confirmed newbie!

Seahawker

 

Your welcome. We all need to learn at one time or another. I'm still learning lots of stuff!

 

What if I have a LT that does NOT have a video out? My sons has only the monitor plug in the back.

Is there an adapter that goes from that to RCA?

Thanks

 

Not that I know of. It's a different type of signal.