Connecting my laptop to my TV

BTMegaCash · #1 10-31-2007, 06:45 PM

So since i am so great at online poker i want to connect my laptop to my TV so i can play on my TV (way larger screen) i know its possible but i am clueless on how

DaCooler · #2 10-31-2007, 07:13 PM

S video.... connect it then hit ALT CRT/LCD which is F8 on my Dell

turtle82 · #3 10-31-2007, 07:33 PM

yes S video would be the easiest way, though just know that the quality won't be very good on your TV. If your tv is an LCD TV and has vga ports in the back, you can just connect a VGA cable from your laptop to the TV

gfire3245 · #4 10-31-2007, 09:10 PM

Is VGA to HDMI also another way to go?

Is it worth to spend extra money to get that?

I don't think my TV has a VGA input.

Sam Stone · #5 10-31-2007, 09:31 PM

VGA to HDMI could get pricey, if you can even find an adapter. I use a DVI to HDMI cable with nice results - 25 bucks well spent. Or you could buy a new vidoe card - the NVidias usually come with a breakout dongle to component included.

To the OP: You'll be disappointed if you go S-video. Text looks pretty godawful at 480i. You might consider hooking a desktop to the TV instead.

metsfan88 · #6 10-31-2007, 10:08 PM

Buy a tv box, it lets you connect your computer to your tv. i had to get one when i was building a home made projector.

gfire3245 · #7 10-31-2007, 10:55 PM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?...d=1174092319409

DVI to HDMI How would this work with anything? There is no cord?

S Video: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?...d=1181832626912

Nice and cheap but really how bad is the picture?

I did not find any VGA.

What is actually the difference between VGA and DVI?

How do i know what my laptop supports? The both look like the exact same type of wires.