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    T500, audio out

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by helloworldM1M, Jun 22, 2009.

  1. helloworldM1M

    helloworldM1M Newbie

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    I am very interested in getting a T500, but I want to know if it can have audio out to an HDTV without using some expensive adaptors...

    It seems that although the DP port on a T500 can be converted to HDMI, there would be additional cables needed to get audio to the TV.
    What exact kind of cable do I need? Are there converters that can be used on T500, to trasfer DVI+audio to a single HDMI output?



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    helloworldM1M, Jun 22, 2009
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    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    If you are able to use a HDMI video input and RCA (Red & White) audio input simultaneously then the easiest method is a 3.5mm headphone jack to RCA adapter ( like this one). This will only give you stereo, but that is the best you will get without buying an aftermarket USB/PCMCIA/ExpressCard sound card.

    I believe that DVI video and RCA/Toslink audio to HDMI combiners do exist. However, this is an active device and is likely $100+.

    It really would be easier if ThinkPads just had an HDMI port that carried video and audio, but C'est La Vie.
     
    jonlumpkin, Jun 22, 2009
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