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    Connect my laptop to monitor?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by zoopzoop, Nov 19, 2007.

  1. zoopzoop

    zoopzoop Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible to connect my laptop (HP dv6152eu) to my lcd tv monitor?

    my monitor's got a s-video, video and vga in port?

    which is the best to use? what cables would i need to buy?
     
    zoopzoop, Nov 19, 2007
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    use VGA since youll only need VGA cables.. less than $5
     
    flipfire, Nov 19, 2007
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    you can do it via the vga port
     
    gridtalker, Nov 19, 2007
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    VGA will give a better quality image especially since S-Video only supports 640x480...
     
    DMANbluesfreak, Nov 19, 2007
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  5. SalD

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    VGA.... I use that with my Samsung LCD and the picture is great!

    I would love to use one of my extra HDMI slots but I don't have that kind of video card :(
     
    SalD, Nov 19, 2007
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    VGA has better quality
     
    mykelala01, Nov 20, 2007
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    VGA would be best. Too bad it didn't have a DVI connector and a HDMI port on your laptop. I use a DVI/HDMI connector to connect via my laptops HDMI port.
     
    chapel29, Nov 20, 2007
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    The only thing about VGA is there is no sound. You will have to either use your laptop speakers or an S-video/audio cable.
     
    SalD, Nov 20, 2007
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    The sound would only be a problem if the monitor had speakers to begin with and the OP wanted to use them. Many monitors don't have them (or will provide an an audio cable if they do) and I've often found their quality to be abysmal if they are included. Instead, the OP would probably be better off using the built in speakers or getting a cheap set of speakers.
     
    SBR, Nov 21, 2007
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