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jagabo
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Post Posted: Dec 08, 2008 10:57 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
su_candy wrote:
Will that deivce be compatible with all types of PCs???

Yes, but note the limitations. From the device you linked to: "Support 640x480@60/72/75/85Hz, 800x600@60/72/75/85Hz , 1024x768@60/70/75/85Hz, 1280x1024@60display mode." Quality varies from device to device. Generally, more expensive ones do better than cheap ones. Note the sample image I posted earlier in this thread.

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Post Posted: Dec 09, 2008 04:24 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
hi edDV,

Thanks for ur advice and support.. the websites u provided were really helpful.. I've started doing more research on this field.. really curious to know more on this...
Thanks and regards

galapagos
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Post Posted: Jan 29, 2009 20:25 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
hi guys.. would HDMI to HDMI work? I got HDMI on my lap top and HDMI ports on HDTV...

edDV
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Post Posted: Jan 29, 2009 20:34 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
galapagos wrote:
hi guys.. would HDMI to HDMI work? I got HDMI on my lap top and HDMI ports on HDTV...


Should work.
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Post Posted: Jan 29, 2009 20:34 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
galapagos wrote:
hi guys.. would HDMI to HDMI work? I got HDMI on my lap top and HDMI ports on HDTV...

Sure. The outer ~3 percent of the frame on all four sides will not be visible if your HDTV overscans.

galapagos
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Post Posted: Jan 30, 2009 12:31 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
thanks so much guys... would VGA to S Video also work?

edDV
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Post Posted: Jan 30, 2009 13:35 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
galapagos wrote:
thanks so much guys... would VGA to S Video also work?


Should work. Why did you buy HDMI if you don't want to use it?
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jagabo
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Post Posted: Jan 30, 2009 14:13 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Keep in mind s-video will only give you about 640x480 resolution for the luma (black and white) and 320x480 for the chroma (colors). You're far better off with HDMI or VGA if your TV supports them.

galapagos
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Post Posted: Jan 30, 2009 15:34 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
thanks guys.. I haven't bought cables.. I was wondering what is the better one to buy.. HDMI to HDMI are more expensive in franchises like radioshack or best buy, VGA to SVideo cheaper.. but quality is worse.. probably my best bet is HDMI to HDMI...

edDV
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Post Posted: Jan 30, 2009 15:40 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
There are many websites that will sell you HDMI cables for under $10 and by length. You probably paid a $200 premium to get HDMI in your laptop. Get the right cable. These guys shipped cables to me with 4 days USPO delivery.
http://www.tartancable.com/

If you plan to use the TV as a computer monitor (vs. play tv/movies) check to see it supports full scan on HDMI. VGA (PC Port) usually has overscan switched off.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overscan
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galapagos
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Post Posted: Jan 30, 2009 15:54 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
I'll order from them too then.. No I didnt pay 200$ for HDMI port on my lap top, its just Dell 1535 Studio, it came with HDMI and ATI Radeon 3400 video card (250 MB)..

edDV
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Post Posted: Jan 30, 2009 16:02 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
The TV needs to support full scan if that wasn't clear.
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Post Posted: Jan 30, 2009 16:09 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
OK

jagabo
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Post Posted: Jan 30, 2009 16:31 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Our local Fry's has 10 foot HDMI cables on sale this weekend for US$3.97. Shaxon brand. I've used them. They're fine.

edDV
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Post Posted: Jan 30, 2009 17:00 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
jagabo wrote:
Our local Fry's has 10 foot HDMI cables on sale this weekend for US$3.97. Shaxon brand. I've used them. They're fine.


Cool I'm heading for Fry's tomorrow. I haven't looked at the ad yet.
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Post Posted: Feb 02, 2009 19:29 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Is there a significant different of video quality from RGB input vs HDMI input ?or it just I want the latest stuff thing ?

edDV
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Post Posted: Feb 02, 2009 20:53 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
SingSing wrote:
Is there a significant different of video quality from RGB input vs HDMI input ?or it just I want the latest stuff thing ?


By "RGB" I think you mean analog component? in that case

G=Y (luminance)
B=Pb
R=Pr

VGA is analog RGB

HDMI is digital and can be 8bit RGB or 8bit 4:2:0 Y,Cb,Cr, also or for v1.3 higher bit rate and bit depth xvYCC, sRGB or Y,CbCr.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VGA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-Definition_Multimedia_Interface

Is the quality different? That depend on the source and the display you are using.
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Post Posted: Feb 06, 2009 15:36 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
been using HDMI to HDMI, works great, picture and sound! thanks for the advice

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Post Posted: Sep 22, 2009 22:52 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Hello all.
Sorry if I did not read enough But I have a laptop with VGA output. I need to send it to S Video or AV. I can not find away to convert this. When I bring my laptop up it gives me two displays but It only has VGA out. Can I hook A monitor to it and use it as a second display, Or will it be a mirror.
Thanks all
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edDV
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Post Posted: Sep 23, 2009 00:36 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
wicked45662 wrote:
Hello all.
Sorry if I did not read enough But I have a laptop with VGA output. I need to send it to S Video or AV. I can not find away to convert this. When I bring my laptop up it gives me two displays but It only has VGA out. Can I hook A monitor to it and use it as a second display, Or will it be a mirror.
Thanks all
Wirereaper45662


Chipsets differ. Check the manual or call the laptop manuafacturer tech support.

You can connect VGA to a VGA monitor. To convert VGA to S-Video you will need something like this.
http://www.startech.com/item/VGA2NTSCPRO-High-Resolution-PC-VGA-t ... ntrol.aspx
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