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    notebook question

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by my95civ, Nov 11, 2005.

  1. my95civ

    my95civ Notebook Enthusiast

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    is there anyway possible i can hook my notebook up to my big screen? i went to radio shack, and they said i could try this video output ( had a little prong like a cell phone charger..) didnt have my laptop with me so wasnt sure if mine had that...

    well it didnt, so any ideas? or a link to where i can buy one?

    dell 9300
     
    my95civ, Nov 11, 2005
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    minhaferzz Newbie

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    The dell 9300 has a s-video out jack will display on to your big screen. Just make sure your big screen has an s-video jack on it. Remember, this is video only.. no sound.
     
    minhaferzz, Nov 11, 2005
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    If you have a DVI-input on your TV, then I suggest getting a DVI > DVI cable - that would provide the best quality.

    Of course, S-Video would work, it just doesn't deliver the picture quality of DVI.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 12, 2005
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  4. my95civ

    my95civ Notebook Enthusiast

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    can anyone give me a quick link so i know what im looking to get? does radio shack carry it?
     
    my95civ, Nov 12, 2005
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  5. drumfu

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    s-video to s-video is a very common cable. any place that sells cables will have it. 10 to 20 bux.

    like above said, no audio, you'll need a 1/8" to stereo RCA for audio connection; plug into your headphone jack and RCAs into your tv or receiver or whatever
     
    drumfu, Nov 12, 2005
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    ngocthach1130 Notebook Guru

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    Most laptop don't have DVI port. Some do such as Apple but are rare. Most laptop have VGA port or S-Video. Some new flat screen TV have VGA port. Others have DVI. I think you might be able to get a VGA->DVI connector. not sure on that though.
     
    ngocthach1130, Nov 14, 2005
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    Acer 8100 is another that has DVI. Yes Radio Shack carries S-Video cables.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 14, 2005
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    lmychajluk Notebook Evangelist

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    my95civ, it may help if you posted a link to your TV's manual, or at least a model number. Some newer HD-capable TVs will have a VGA in, especially if it's a DLP or LCD based set.

    -Lee
     
    lmychajluk, Nov 14, 2005
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