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What do I need to View on the Tube??

by mk0325 Feb 14, 2006 1:22AM PST

Im looking to purchase either a desktop or a notebook to put in my bedroom. I usally just do my ipod, internet, burn dvds, dl music, and play some games on a computer. I was wondering what do I need so I can use my tv as my computer screen?

Can you please recommend everything I should purchase? Im looking to spend no more then 1200.00. Hope this is possible thanks.

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What most discover is...
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Feb 14, 2006 1:24AM PST

That after hooking up their desktop/laptop the TV that DVDs don't play or the video quality is astonishing bad.

Ask why you want to do this. Your average PC display is some 1024 x 768 pixels and the common TV is closer to 400x500.

Bob

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by mk0325 Feb 14, 2006 1:44AM PST

Well because I dont have room in my bedroom for a computer desk or a monitor. So I guess I would use my 57in HDTV as the monitor?

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Try it.
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Feb 14, 2006 1:55AM PST

But beware that some come away very unhappy.

Bob

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HMMMM
by mk0325 Feb 14, 2006 2:01AM PST

But I dont know what to get? What desktop or Notebook, what cables? I have a HDMI or DVI hook up or do I just throw a s-vid cable? Can you please help me with a shopping list? All I have is the TV, Family computer with Cable hook up right now. Please help. 1200-1500.00 to go shopping.

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Most likely DVI.
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Feb 14, 2006 2:03AM PST

S-video is of such low quality that you would assure a bitter outcome.

I can't help you spend your money. Products come and go quickly and the area of HDTV displays is moving fast.

Bob

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Thanks
by mk0325 Feb 14, 2006 2:09AM PST

Thanks for the help. Is there anyone else that can help me and let me what I need to hook it up in my room?

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Oops here is my TV
by mk0325 Feb 14, 2006 1:39AM PST
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No DVI. Sad.
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Feb 14, 2006 2:07AM PST

Now that you see it's HDMI only, you'll have to get that on your new PC.

Bob

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Oh?
by mk0325 Feb 14, 2006 2:11AM PST

How do I do that? Also who makes products like that?

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It's on your PC video card.
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Feb 14, 2006 2:14AM PST

ATI and Nvidia have such with HDMI connections.

I wonder how much you are researching this. The lack of DVI was on your TV link page. google.com finds ATI or Nvidea cards with HDMI.

Given such a tight spec, your choices for the video card will be a very short list.

Bob

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Option
by mk0325 Feb 14, 2006 2:20AM PST

Could I just get a HDMI to DVI cable?? Or is that crazy?

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Try it.
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Feb 14, 2006 2:34AM PST

I would get a video card with HDMI.

Bob

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