New Member: VGA to S-Video

[awesome a]

So, true beginner here.

I want to connect my laptop to my tv so I can use it as a monitor.

I have a Dell Inspiron 2200 with a
Mobile Intel® 915GM Express Chipset
and a VGA output
I also have a
Phillips 27" Flat Screen Television, Model 27PT643R37A
with a S-video input

I've looked at simple cables VGA to S-Video, but my techy roommate say I need an expensive conversion box.

Any solutions or advice would be greatly appriciated.

Thanks guys!

[Video Head]

Hi,

If your notebook does not have s-video out you will need a scan converter to go vga->s-video.

Something like:

http://www.avermedia.com/cgi-bin/products_computertv.asp?show=6