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    laptop to plasma?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by RipCurl, Jan 27, 2009.

  1. RipCurl

    RipCurl Newbie

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    Hi all

    First post here so be kind. I own an Alienware Area-51 m9750 laptop which I would like to

    connect to my plasma tv. The tv has 3 hdmi connections as well as a vga connection. Would I use dvi connection on the back of the laptop? If so, can anyone tell me what the picture quality would be like if I was playing a dvd on the laptop. Any other relative information about doing this would be very much appreciated.
     
    RipCurl, Jan 27, 2009
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  2. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    yes - use the dvi to the plasma (not sure if you would need a converter since i am not sure if your tv has a dvi or just hdmi only)
    as far as pic qaulity, it should be as good as a home player (not withstanding blu-ray of course). also make sure the gpu can handle the resolution you are connecting to.
     
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  3. CyberVisions

    CyberVisions Martian Notebook Overlord

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    You can get full HD from a DVI-HDMI cable, but DVI connectors don't support audio transmission like HDMI connectors/cables do, so you'll have to deal with getting your audio to your theater system, assuming you're using it for BD's. If not, then it's no sweat - get a DVI-HDMI and run with it.

    If you are using it for BD playback, then you might consider getting a notebook Dock that'll give you more connector options for your audio output.

    You can read about the differences between DVI and HDMI at this link: http://tinyurl.com/dz7xg2

    Even though it's on the HP site, it's still a great description of the 2.
     
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  4. RipCurl

    RipCurl Newbie

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    Thanks for the info. So if my tv does not have a dvi connector, i would need to use a converter
     
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  5. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    yes.
    also take into account what the other poster said about the audio.

    GL and let us know if it works.
     
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    cat mom Notebook Evangelist

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    You might want to find a user guide for the TV. My TV has 3 HDMI inputs but 1 of them (and only that one) can be used with DVI without a converter. It looks just like the other 2. I had to read the guide to find it. We just use a cord that has hdmi on one side and DVI on the computer.
     
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    thanks for all the info guys. I'm at work again and never got to check the manual last night. By the looks of things though I just need a HDMI to dvi cable and a set of audio leads. I'm sure I have seen a set somewhere that has the HDMI, DVI and audio incorporated in to the same lead, but can't remember where :rolleyes:
     
    RipCurl, Jan 28, 2009
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