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    No HDMI?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by pittsgutta, Dec 18, 2009.

  1. pittsgutta

    pittsgutta Notebook Consultant

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    So i was really surprised to find out that the Alienware Aurora I bought my cousin only has DVI and not HDMI. He is wanting to plug this up to his LED Samsung for audio and video. Whats his best option at this point? DVI to HDMI doesnt support audio/video does it?
     
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    Nope, no audio :<
    there may be other just audio connections. but im not aware of any other than just buying a set of speakers
     
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    What i just ran dvi for video and digital optical for audio. That should be about the same quality as HDMI right?
     
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    sure is ( 10 char )
     
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