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    Lack of S-Video/TV-out on SZ

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by camsd85, May 17, 2006.

  1. camsd85

    camsd85 Newbie

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    I'm seriously considering buying an SZ120P/B or 110/B as it has just about all the features that fit my needs with the exception of one: S-Video out. I cannot believe that Sony would leave out such a basic and now standard port(they seemed to leave this out on the TX series too). The lack of any real TV out is the one thing that is making me hesitate and wait for the Asus W7J.

    Does anyone know if there are any VGA to S-Video cables that would work with the SZ? I found this on ebay:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/VGA-to-TV-RCA-S...QcategoryZ41999QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
     
    camsd85, May 17, 2006
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  2. MorningZ

    MorningZ Notebook Geek

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    have you ever actually used a laptop's S-Video output before? it looks absolutely horrible... i can see why they are left off
     
    MorningZ, May 17, 2006
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  3. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    Well FE has it...SZ would to but firstly its small and its more a business notebook.
     
    Aero, May 17, 2006
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  4. Jeffericon

    Jeffericon Newbie

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    I agree that the SZ should have an S-Video/TV out. It is one of the most basic requirements I think on any laptop-be it for business or entertainment use. I travel a lot and to be able to connect your laptop to the hotel's TV set (which normally only has an RCA video input) would be ideal.
     
    Jeffericon, May 18, 2006
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  5. foxy

    foxy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm using AverKey VGA to many with my SZ and it works fine.
     
    foxy, May 19, 2006
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  6. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    Oh I have to get that like today! Is it possible to get that in longer wires?
     
    Aero, May 19, 2006
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  7. foxy

    foxy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think You can buy long wires separately.
    It's own wires are not long.
     
    foxy, May 19, 2006
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