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I really like using my S-video out adapter with my Dell Inspiron 8200.
I want to buy a new, smaller, lightweight laptop, but virtually all new smaller laptops don't have S-video out. They only come with VGA-out.
Does anyone know of any adapter that can convert VGA to S-video? Does it exist? Or does anyone know how I could hook up my VGA out to a TV? Do you know where I can buy one, and about how much?
Thanks,
shneader
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I recently bought a Dell Vostro 1720. (...One of my more disappointing laptop purchases.) It only has a VGA output and I want to connect it to a TV that doesn't have VGA. It has S-video, rca and HDMI input options.
I bought an VGA to S-video/RCA adapter but it does not seem to work. Does anyone have any thoughts on if this is going to work or if I am going to have to use a more expensive converter solution?
I contacted and ordered conversion cables from Dell. When they arrived they were not the proper cables to do the conversion. I explained exactly what I wanted to do and asked Dell how to do it and what parts were needed. I am very disappointed with Dell's service as well as the Vostro 1720.
I am still looking for help on converting the VGA to Svideo (or HDMI or Composite) Any help is appreciated.
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