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    Laptop to TV screen

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by chuudat, Aug 4, 2007.

  1. chuudat

    chuudat Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello, does anyone know how i can make the TV display whats on the laptop screen? What are the required cords and such to do this?

    Also, is it possible to go vice versa, and use the computer monitor as the TV?

    Thanks
     
    chuudat, Aug 4, 2007
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  2. Copycatken

    Copycatken Notebook Geek

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    You can use any generic s-video cable to make your TV display your LCD screen. However, the TV will only display at 1024X768 (assuming you don't have an HDTV) and text will be very blurry. Connecting your laptop to the TV is mostly for movie watching or picture viewing. I unfortunately don't know the answer to your section question.
     
    Copycatken, Aug 4, 2007
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  3. CpuGuy

    CpuGuy Notebook Consultant

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    #2: Yes it is possible with a TV Tuner card or Slingbox.
     
    CpuGuy, Aug 5, 2007
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