Laptop to LCD TV Connections

[apurdon39]

After reading several sites I know I'm more A/V challenged than I thought.  Started with S-Video to S-Video NG, then started the research.  In addition toi pics and such, I'll doing text-based applications, so resolution is an issue.  The LCD TV has S-Video, A/V Composites, HDMI, and no VGA.  The sources are 1 of two laptops with VGA output and S-Video(1 with 4-pin and 1 with 7-pin).  I like the wireless version, but looking the best value highest resolution for the text-based apps.

[Jonathan]

Unfortunately S-Video does not run a high enough resolution to provide clear looking text.  Unless you decide to run everything in something like a 24 point font it's going to be hard to read, as i'm sure you noticed when running it.

The only option is to use an HD quality signal.  In general the only connections that can do that are VGA, Component, HDMI and DVI.  Since you only mentioned HDMI as being available on your TV you will need to use that port to get a clear picture.  VGA is an analog signal while HDMI is a fully digital signal and they are not directly compatible so it will require an active signal converter.  Something like the Gefen VGA to HDMI adapter.

Doing high definition wirelessly is very expensive.  To do this conversion wirelessly you would need to use a wireless VGA extender and then use the gefen adapter.  The VGA extender costs about $850. 

[mark]

We have recently started carrying another possible solution.  Our SW-8743  Will do High Resolution and does have a wireless option (if you have a wireless network, or wireless network card)

It uses a software application on your computer to find and stream video to the PC to TV box.  You can connect it to your existing network (wired or wireless) or set up a peer to peer network just for video streaming

It still isn't as inexpensive as a simple cable, but you will get much higher quality than S-video, and will not have to spend nearly as much as the wireless VGA extender.

[chippydip]

The lcd television that I have, has a connector for my laptop in the back. Surprisingly the image is actually clearer on the television than it is on my laptop