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I've an ASUS x54l-want to view dvds from it on my TV

by Mar 25, 2013 4:01AM PDT

My x54L doesn't have a HDMI port only a 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor. But, the TV-LG - 42" Class (42" Diag.) - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV does. What do I need to convert the signal to watch dvds? The TV specs: HDMI carries both digital video and audio (at resolutions up to 1080p) in a single cable. It provides the highest-quality connection between your TV and Blu-ray players, personal computers, video game consoles and more. The more inputs your TV has, the more devices you can connect directly.

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Can you clear up what your question is?
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Mar 25, 2013 4:04AM PDT

It appears you have VGA on both so what stopped you from using that? Sound can be from some other speaker set or over a second cable to the TV.

I don't see why you would need more than a pair of cables here.
Bob

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what exact cables do I need and can I use my old PC speakers
by diwax Mar 25, 2013 4:19AM PDT

So what exact cables do I need and can I use my old PC speakers on the TV? Not sure what is meant by: 'or over a second cable to the TV.'

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Would a VGA-HDMI converter box be recommended?
by diwax Mar 25, 2013 4:45AM PDT

Would a VGA-HDMI converter box be recommended? As I saw this suggestion with a similar issue on another forum- "Home audio & video" thread here.

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(NT) Please add the full model of the TV
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Mar 25, 2013 6:10AM PDT

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CROSS POSTED. Answer at other post.
by Forum moderator Mar 25, 2013 6:22AM PDT
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With a need to clear this up, a comment on the results.
by Forum moderator Mar 25, 2013 4:07AM PDT

Most folk find a cheap upconverting DVD player will slay a PC in many areas. In fact given any run of the mill upconverting DVD player can not only exceed the quality we see on the PC, the very fact you are adding more wear to the much more expensive laptop is also a downside.

I see folk do that setup and later wish they had not bothered.
Bob

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So are you suggesting using a dvd player instead?
by diwax Mar 25, 2013 4:31AM PDT

Bob,
So are you suggesting using a dvd player instead? (that I just happen to have-that I use on another tv). I'm confused as I want to watch the dvd on the tv not the pc. As far as adding more wear to much more expensive laptop... the TV was more expensive than this laptop- though laptap was purchased on sale. But didn't realize it was more wear to use a laptop than dvd player to watch on the tv.

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Yes I am.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Mar 25, 2013 6:11AM PDT

And if you research VGA to HDMI encoders (or convertors in some folk's definition) the cost is as much as most upconverting DVD player.

Bob

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