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    Laptop video out to non-HD TV if no s-video port?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by JesterPoet, Dec 29, 2008.

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    I've been looking into new laptops, and there are some awesome options out there, but one big problem I'm running into is that I frequently need to run video from my laptop on a tv that isn't HD (hence, no HDMI input, no DVI, and no monitor port... just rca, coax and s-video). I currently do that through s-video, but it looks like I'm limited to a Dell XPS if I want an s-video output these days. The Sager machines seem like a much better deal, but the video thing is kind of a dealbreaker for me.

    Is anyone else dealing with this? Have you come up with any workarounds or run into other machines that would work?

    Thanks!
     
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    PhoenixFx, Dec 29, 2008
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    Wow... I can't believe I didn't see that in all my searching. Anyone have any experience with them and know whether or not they work?
     
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    I have used one of those long time back, worked pretty well. Quality was comparable to what you'd normally get from a computer with a S-Video port.
     
    PhoenixFx, Dec 29, 2008
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