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    Laptop to t.v.

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Tina, Nov 28, 2007.

  1. Tina

    Tina Newbie

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    I have a dell laptop and I would like to connect it to my dell t.v. in order to view direct tv online on my television. Yes, it is for NFL network and the BIG TEN since cable won't carry them. What cables do I need to do this. I have 1080i, hdtv.
     
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    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    What model laptop do you have? DVI is probably your best bet, but if you don't have a DVI port you'll have to settle for s-video.
     
    vespoli, Nov 28, 2007
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    Tina Newbie

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    I have the Dell Inspiron Notebook. I know there is the s-video cable. What is the DVI?
     
    Tina, Nov 28, 2007
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    mr.bobharris Notebook Consultant

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    if you have an inspiron then you have s-video and probably vga, in which case you'd want to go with vga. you definitely don't have dvi, so dont worry about it.
     
    mr.bobharris, Nov 29, 2007
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    ccbr01 Matlab powerhouse! NBR Reviewer

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    The 17inchers do have DVI. Anything else has just VGA.
     
    ccbr01, Nov 29, 2007
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