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    using notebook lcd as a monitor? is it possible?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by tymonc, Jan 4, 2008.

  1. tymonc

    tymonc Notebook Consultant

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    Hey,

    SO
    this is what i want to do... i want to use the lcd on my notebook as a monitor to play my xbox 360 on. I pretty sure i'd have to use the Xbox 360™ VGA HD AV Cable http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360vgahdcable/

    but is it even possible? Idk if the VGA port on my notebook it VGA in/out or just vga out or just vga in

    and if it does works, how would i get the audio working?

    sorry im kinda clueless with this but i guess thats why im asking you guys haha :D

    thanks for everything :)
     
    tymonc, Jan 4, 2008
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  2. klutchrider

    klutchrider Notebook Evangelist

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    You'd have to get something like a usb tv tuner to get the desired effects you want.
     
    klutchrider, Jan 4, 2008
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  3. allan_huang

    allan_huang Notebook Deity

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    Notebooks only have VGA out not in
    Those wires are for a tv for higher quality than composites.
     
    allan_huang, Jan 4, 2008
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  4. tymonc

    tymonc Notebook Consultant

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    yeah thats what i thought...
    unfortunately i thought correctly haha.

    well w/e thanks anyway :)
     
    tymonc, Jan 4, 2008
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