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    VGA to TV?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by cvec7, Apr 14, 2007.

  1. cvec7

    cvec7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok, I know to accomplish this, you typically need some converter.
    But my notebook (T60) just has VGA out, but it's a ATi X1400 which I know can output YPrPb. (component)
    So since the card has the capability to output (analog signals?) can I just get a VGA to component adapter?
    Or, does the VGA port only get sent (digital signals?) And would not allow me to achieve output to tv via a simple cable?
     
    cvec7, Apr 14, 2007
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    okay are you asking if you can connect vga to a tv ?
     
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    Not exactly. I know you can with a converter, or if the tv has VGA.

    But, if the laptop only has a VGA out, but the video card can natively display YPrPb (component video) signals, can it display those signals via VGA out essentially? If so, I'd just make a VGA to YPrPb cable out of cat5e.
     
    cvec7, Apr 15, 2007
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