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    VGA to VGA or VGA to Component for HDTV

    Discussion in 'HP' started by bigboots2007, Dec 2, 2007.

  1. bigboots2007

    bigboots2007 Newbie

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    Just got an lcd hdtv and want to connect my dv6000. It has an svideo and vga out. I know the vga is better, but should I shoot for a vga to vga, or a vga to component. The TV supports both. Thanks
     
    bigboots2007, Dec 2, 2007
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  2. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    I use a desktop connected to a 50" plasma thru VGA and it looks awesome, so go with that.
     
    adinu, Dec 2, 2007
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  3. mr.bobharris

    mr.bobharris Notebook Consultant

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    component and vga are almost exactly the same, but vga sends an uncompressed signal. go with vga to vga.
     
    mr.bobharris, Dec 2, 2007
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  4. bigboots2007

    bigboots2007 Newbie

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    k thanks guys,
     
    bigboots2007, Dec 2, 2007
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  5. timtravel42

    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    yeah go with vga, because a vga to component cable wont be higher quality
     
    timtravel42, Dec 2, 2007
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  6. panteedropper

    panteedropper Notebook Deity

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    VGA all the way! try to keep the cable length as short as possible.
     
    panteedropper, Dec 2, 2007
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    Would you guys suggest having a ferrite core on that cable?
     
    SuperTerrific, Dec 3, 2007
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