Laptop with decent TV/DVI etc out?

AesthetiCz · 30th March 2007, 2:34 PM

Im looking to upgrade my laptop and it will be taking over the function of my main PC. At the moment ive got my PC running a 42" LCD for movie watching etc..

I want to turf this PC and get a laptop that can do this.

The TV is High Def, so a laptop that has some sort of Hi Definition out capability is what i want.

Does something like this exist?

Cheers,

Rhys

Quelch · 1st April 2007, 8:23 PM

Surly you can get a laptop specified up as you want it from Dell or a local dealer !

GooSE · 1st April 2007, 8:33 PM

A lot of laptops come with DVI. Just check out some specs of models that catch your eye.

fleshymidget · 5th April 2007, 9:26 PM

also lots of larger 17'' and even some 11'' toshiba's are equipted with HDMI which you can use a dvi to hdmi converter.

most systems come standard with vga and dvi but you need to ensure your running a widescreen resolution above 1080 lines down if your display is so called true HD or 1080 lines progressive. For example most computer resolutions are 1600x900 .. this is fine for most HDTVs

GreasyBear · 5th April 2007, 9:28 PM

Well when you hook up the panel, then you can force whatever resolution you want it. WOuld the graphics card have much part to play in this? ie. dedicated over integrated?

CQGLHyperion · 11th April 2007, 7:06 AM

Just use a D15 to RGB cable and run it into the component input of the TV. I made my own cable doing this to my projector from my shuttle PC and it works fine. Not saying that it will definatly work on your TV though.

mayo · 13th April 2007, 8:18 AM

Like CQGLHyperion said, shouldn't an adapter for any laptop's VGA port do the job?

eg:
http://search.ebay.com.au/search/sea...222=Find+It%21

(Disclaimer: eBay used as an example only. I imagine you'd be able to find something in a shop if eBay irritates you

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30th March 2007, 2:34 PM	#1
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5th April 2007, 9:28 PM	#5
GreasyBear Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sydbourne Posts: 2,789	Well when you hook up the panel, then you can force whatever resolution you want it. WOuld the graphics card have much part to play in this? ie. dedicated over integrated? __________________ www.kenlolwell.com

11th April 2007, 7:06 AM	#6
CQGLHyperion Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: North Rockhampton Posts: 317	Just use a D15 to RGB cable and run it into the component input of the TV. I made my own cable doing this to my projector from my shuttle PC and it works fine. Not saying that it will definatly work on your TV though. __________________ Smith and Wesson: the original point and click interface.

1st April 2007, 8:33 PM	#3
GooSE Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 5,147	A lot of laptops come with DVI. Just check out some specs of models that catch your eye.

5th April 2007, 9:26 PM	#4
fleshymidget Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Auchenflower, Brisbane Posts: 47	also lots of larger 17'' and even some 11'' toshiba's are equipted with HDMI which you can use a dvi to hdmi converter. most systems come standard with vga and dvi but you need to ensure your running a widescreen resolution above 1080 lines down if your display is so called true HD or 1080 lines progressive. For example most computer resolutions are 1600x900 .. this is fine for most HDTVs

13th April 2007, 8:18 AM	#7
mayo Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canberra Posts: 55	Like CQGLHyperion said, shouldn't an adapter for any laptop's VGA port do the job? eg: http://search.ebay.com.au/search/sea...222=Find+It%21 (Disclaimer: eBay used as an example only. I imagine you'd be able to find something in a shop if eBay irritates you )