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    Using the i9300 screen for the PS2

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Ardor, Dec 29, 2005.

  1. Ardor

    Ardor Notebook Evangelist

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    Do i need a TV tuner to do this?
     
    Ardor, Dec 29, 2005
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  2. Ninefoot3

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    if you want to hook the ps2 into the laptop, I'd say yes.

    if you want to rip the LCD out of a 9300 and hard wire it, I'd say no.

    (specifics help us answer you more accurately)
     
    Ninefoot3, Dec 29, 2005
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    ccbr01 Matlab powerhouse! NBR Reviewer

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    Yes you can do this, but the res. from the svideo or tv cable doesnt match the res. of your wuxga. I get 740 by something with my ati tv wonder.
     
    ccbr01, Dec 29, 2005
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    I like the rip the lcd off idea. I wonder if there will be any takers, we want video. :)
     
    JustJimDelany, Dec 29, 2005
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    Could you elaborate on the specifics to connect the PS2? I tried yesterday and nothing happened.
     
    zicky, Dec 30, 2005
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    ccbr01 Matlab powerhouse! NBR Reviewer

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    With my ATI TV wonder, I connect the svideo to the box. Start the ati tv program and switch the input device to svideo.
     
    ccbr01, Dec 30, 2005
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    Sorry, but is that ATI TV Wonder ready for HDTV? Any TV tuner ready for it? What resolution?
     
    ogando_jose, Dec 30, 2005
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    ccbr01 Matlab powerhouse! NBR Reviewer

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    No, I have the regular ATI Tv Wonder USB 2.0. At school, our dorms dont get hdtv... With the device 720x480. Compared to the 1680x1050 i run, that is pretty small. If you are wanting something high quality, I would recommend the ati hdtv series. A review of my product is here ( http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-TV_WONDER_USB_2_0_NTSC)
     
    ccbr01, Dec 30, 2005
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    Oh thanks for the info. I just wanted a cheap solution to try HDTV in the future... I don't know for maybe a ps3 or something.
     
    ogando_jose, Dec 31, 2005
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    Have you tried a PS2 on the USB ATI TV wonder??? Is there any lags on games???
     
    SPEEDwithJJ, Dec 31, 2005
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    ccbr01 Matlab powerhouse! NBR Reviewer

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    depends on the game, high action games like gt4 yes and slow rendering like FF9 no lag.

    Edit: It would mainly depend on the tv tuner you get. The ati box i have bogs down the machine as a whole...
     
    ccbr01, Dec 31, 2005
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