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Hooking up PC to TV

Discussion in 'Off Topic [BG]' started by RS, Jan 14, 2009.

  1. Jan 14, 2009 #1
    RS

    RS

    Aug 27, 2000
    Cleveland, OH
    Probably a dumb question, but what is the best way to connect my laptop to my PC so I can watch dvds or streaming video on my TV? My laptop has VGA and S video jacks, the TV has the S video and standard red/yellow/white RCA inputs.

    Thanks,
    RS
     
  2. Jan 14, 2009 #2
    gold_member_321

    gold_member_321

    Oct 4, 2006
    Machias/Bangor, Maine
    VGA-HDMI if you have HDMI on your TV/reciever, or if you don't have a hi def setup I'm sure you could find a VGA-colors and that would work just as well.

    I run mine DVI-HDMI into the back of my TV and it works just fine.

    I would suggest buying from www.newegg.com if you decide to go through with it. Their prices are WAY below any store prices.
     
  3. Jan 14, 2009 #3
    RS

    RS

    Aug 27, 2000
    Cleveland, OH
    No HD TV, old tube analog TV set only...

    I know.
     
  4. Jan 14, 2009 #4
    WashburnBasser

    WashburnBasser

    Feb 19, 2006
    Massachusetts USA
    S-Video will work fine, and look pretty decent. Don't use the RCA, or the text will be blurry.
     
  5. Jan 14, 2009 #5
    RS

    RS

    Aug 27, 2000
    Cleveland, OH
  6. Jan 14, 2009 #6
    WashburnBasser

    WashburnBasser

    Feb 19, 2006
    Massachusetts USA
    That would work, but if your tv can use s video, use s-video, and then buy a 1/8 male stereo jack to RCA cable for the audio. This will give you a much sharper picture than the RCA video