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    hdmi to S-video

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by gustav213, Jul 20, 2007.

  1. gustav213

    gustav213 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I want to buy this dvd player that has hdmi, component, and composite outputs to a tv that only has s-video and composite. I an going to buy a new lcd tv this fall after i see my new dorm room but for now I am sticking with the tv I have. So is there a way to connect component or hdmi to s-video since I know its better quality than component.
     
    gustav213, Jul 20, 2007
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  2. Lt.Glare

    Lt.Glare Notebook Evangelist

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    Usually you can get a cheap, knock off, made-in-taiwan-because-china-cost-too-much brand DVD player that will last you a few months for extreme cheapness (30 bucks or less).

    And as far as I know you can't turn a HDMI signal to S-video, since HDMI is a digital signal, and S-video is analog. You would need some kind of D/A converter which will make the price of the cord you want go up and in the end (after shipping costs), you would pay as much as it would have cost you for the cheap DVD player.
     
    Lt.Glare, Jul 22, 2007
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  3. gustav213

    gustav213 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yea Ill probably just get a cheap dvd player at walmart to last me this semester thanx
     
    gustav213, Jul 22, 2007
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    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    Get a cheap player that can do DivX or XviD for about $50 and you'll be able to play downloaded vids too. Check out the list over at videohelp.com for more info on which one.
     
    olyteddy, Jul 22, 2007
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