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Add S-video output to notebook?

Feb 21, 2005 10:33AM PST

I have a Sony Vaio V505 and it has no S-video output. Is there any way I can hook it up to a TV?

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Tell why first.
Feb 21, 2005 10:47AM PST

If it's for DVD playback, don't do it.

If it's for presentations, look at the VGA to TV converter boxes.

Bob

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Thanks!
Feb 21, 2005 10:56AM PST

Alright, thanks!

Just curious, why no DVD playback?

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Because most DVD software players disable...
Feb 21, 2005 11:23AM PST

The second video output.

Bob

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How about this?
Feb 22, 2005 6:06AM PST
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"Microsoft Windows ME, 95, 98 OR 3.1"
Feb 22, 2005 7:14AM PST

There was that MARGI card back when where there were less options to do this trick, but DVD playback seems to be where most scream when it doesn't work. And I do warn about it.

Why isn't a VGA to TV adapter suitable?

Bob

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Any suggestions?
Feb 22, 2005 7:52AM PST

Well, I guess it is suitable. I'll probably be buying one. Any suggestions?

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BTW
Feb 22, 2005 7:59AM PST

BTW, I intend to use this for gaming, primarily. I'm hoping there is something that will do that for me. DVD playback would be nice, but not necessary. I won't be doing too many presentations, but that ability will probably come in handy next month.

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Aha
Feb 22, 2005 8:03AM PST
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That's a VGA to TV convertor.
Feb 22, 2005 9:33AM PST

Again, just be clear that DVD playback is usually not possible. Many wonder why but it's a copy protection and license issue.

Bob

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Ok
Feb 22, 2005 9:37AM PST

Ok, that's not too much of a problem. Thanks for the info though.

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Just wondering
Mar 1, 2005 3:22AM PST

If you have made that connection yet and how it is working. My boss has a Sony T150 that does not have the s-video port and wants to connect it to a TV to play DVDs. But from this post, I'm guessing that may not work?

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No guess for me.
Mar 1, 2005 3:28AM PST

I've seen far too many people try this and ... fail. It's a copy protection issue with DVD. The DVD software player may specific block the image from appearing on the VGA connection. It catches some by surprise. And you get to try it to find out.

Here's the bottom line. DVD players are Walmart, bestbuy are 25 bucks and up. You'll be paying much more for that VGA to TV converter. Maybe using a DVD player is a better idea?

Bob