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    Video Out

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by RoGuE1230, Feb 19, 2009.

  1. RoGuE1230

    RoGuE1230 Notebook Consultant

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    Is there any easy cheap solution to having video output via S-video or RCA? Something that can be plugged into USB or the Expresscard slot? I know I can buy a VGA to TV converter, but I figure if they can make TV tuners that plug into a laptop they might have this.
     
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    TV Tuners though are INPUTS, not outputs

    if your laptop only outputs using VGA or digital(DVI/HDMI), u need a box to convert that into YPbPr (unless ur VGA output has SOG, in that case u just need a VGA->RCA cable)
     
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  3. RoGuE1230

    RoGuE1230 Notebook Consultant

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    lol, I don't know what I was talking about with the TV tuner comment, I guess I meant those are powered by the laptop and not an external power source and that is kind of what I am looking for.

    I am guessing SOG on the VGA output are certain pins...How do I know if i have them?
     
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