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    Laptop to TV. VGA or S-Video??

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by olphus, Mar 2, 2007.

  1. olphus

    olphus Notebook Consultant

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    I would like to connect my e1505 laptop to the TV (ol' tube).
    My laptop has both VGA and S-Video (7-pin?). My ol' TV has only S-Video in.

    So which will give me the best picture, VGA>S-Video adapter connection or straight S-Video connection??
    I'm using it for movies only.
     
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    Since your TV cannot accept VGA, you are stuck with using S-Video.

    I would just use an S-Video cable to connect your S-Video out on the notebook to the TV S-Video in.

    There is no point to using an adapter to connect up your VGA out. The final resolution is going to be whatever S-Video can display, which is less than what VGA can do.
     
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  3. JollyGreenGiant

    JollyGreenGiant Notebook Consultant

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    I haven't tried the VGA->S-Video one, so I am not sure. The S-Vid to S-Vid is okay. If your TV is a normal screen type, then you're going to really be able to see a change in picture. Quality was okay, but I get a lot better with my DVD player, so I am sticking with that.
     
    JollyGreenGiant, Mar 2, 2007
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