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    TV Connector Question

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Tim04, Aug 2, 2008.

  1. Tim04

    Tim04 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, I'm looking for the best way (or I guess wire) to use for connecting my laptop my non-widescreen standard definition TV. My laptop has S-video out, DVI, and serial ports. Is the audio included in the connection, or do I have to connect it some other way? Also, when you connect it, does it automatically adjust to fit the TV screen size or do I need to adjust it somehow? Thanks!
     
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  2. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    Just get an S-video cable. Youre probably going to have to play with the size a bit in either the video settings on the laptop or the TV, but it works. Also, dont plan on viewing my text on it unless you have the font and/or dpi cranked up, as it looks pretty blurry. For gaming, it works ok tho. Definitely not ideal, but passable.
     
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    does it work well for movies?
     
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    Eh. It works. Depending on the source, its similar in quality to a low end 480i DVD player. I've done it in the past and it looked good enough to watch and enjoy the movie. It's not going to knock your socks off, but its decent.
     
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    awesome, thanks for your help.
     
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    Sure thing.
     
    Dook, Aug 2, 2008
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