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    Cable to TV

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by J4k, Sep 27, 2009.

  1. J4k

    J4k Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,im searching for a cable to connect my laptop to my 27 tv,i know my laptop has hdmi,also my tv,so then i need an HDMI cable,but the problem is that when i type HDMI on officedepot y get many results (note im not from USA)

    Here are the ones i think may work,could you tell me wich of these would work or point me to wich one would it be..?

    http://store.officedepot.com.mx/OnlineStore/SearchSKU.do?sku=43666

    http://store.officedepot.com.mx/OnlineStore/SearchSKU.do?sku=43665

    http://store.officedepot.com.mx/OnlineStore/SearchSKU.do?sku=43363

    Other TV i had came with HDMI cable that worked with my brothers lap,but it didnt look any similar to the above ones..
     
    J4k, Sep 27, 2009
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  2. zeve

    zeve Notebook Consultant

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    Don't buy any fancy and expensive HDMI cable (specially Monster), that's almost a scam. Buy any generic $30USD cable and be happy.
     
    zeve, Sep 27, 2009
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  3. J4k

    J4k Notebook Enthusiast

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    Those are the unique ones i found at local officedepot,i dont live in USA..

    Thanks for the input ;)
     
    J4k, Sep 27, 2009
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  4. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Get it from Monoprice. Their site seems to be down right now though...
     
    coriolis, Sep 27, 2009
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    hey guys, idk why i would ever do this, but i have my tv hooked through an hdmi cable to my 52 inch 120 hz plasma tv... but could i hook my tv up to play though my computer through the hdmi cable? i know that sounds super stupid considering i have a sick tv, but idk im just wondering and it sounds sorta cool to have a laptop/tv.
     
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  6. J4k

    J4k Notebook Enthusiast

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    Unfortunately i dont live in USA :S
     
    J4k, Sep 27, 2009
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    No.

    All of the ones you've linked will work. HDMI cables are approximately all the same. Buy the cheapest one you can find.
     
    Lithus, Sep 27, 2009
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  8. zeve

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    bsbear, I'm afraid not, because the HDMI ports in our notebooks ( I use my 32" LCD TV as monitor at home) are video/audio out, not in.

    J4K, I live in Brazil, and there are several generic brands of hdmi cables available in electronic shops. I don't think it will be that difficult to find them, wherever you live.
     
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  9. bsbear

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    OHHHH, ok i get it now. Thanks for the info.
     
    bsbear, Sep 27, 2009
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  10. TevashSzat

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    I will second the awesomeness that is monoprice. I have ordered lots of cables from them and they all were crazy cheap and of great quality.
     
    TevashSzat, Sep 28, 2009
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  11. Flaring Afro

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    Unless you are getting something like a 15 foot hdmi you shouldnt be paying any more than $10 shipped for a cable. Amazon has them for like $5 and they work fine - and the 15 foot one I bought so I can sit it back from my tv in dual view was 11 or 12 dollars...
     
    Flaring Afro, Sep 28, 2009
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  12. J4k

    J4k Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks a lot for the input guys ;)
     
    J4k, Sep 28, 2009
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