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    XPS 1330 and TV-Out

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by coolmalayalee, Mar 17, 2008.

  1. coolmalayalee

    coolmalayalee Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, I was thinking of purchasing a XPS 1330. However I am sort of disappointed to know that it doesnt have s-video. I need such a functionality quite a lot... I connect my laptop to TV very frequently. What other alternatives are there with XPS1330 that I can use to connect it to TV.. If it requires buying some other kind of cable what is it and how much it will cost? can someone help me please...
     
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    I suppose your tv doesn't have an HDMI in? The m1330 has vga output and HDMI output (for connecting to a tv).
     
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    coolmalayalee Notebook Consultant

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    TV Has only S-video in and the old style RCA in... are there HDMI to S-Video conversion cables?
     
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    HDMI, DVI = digital
    S-video, component, rca, etc... = analog
     
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    Sorry I have no clue... can u just tell me in layman's language whether there is a conversion cable like HDMI-->RCA or HDMI--> S-video thats available?
     
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    I think they do have available VGA to RCA adapters or VGA to S-video, although I cannot guarantee the quality of the picture, let alone if it will work at all. Try googling VGA to RCA to find them. Most are very cheap, so even if it doesn't work it won't break the bank to try.
     
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    NotebookYoozer Notebook Evangelist

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    if you ask this guy, he'll easily tell you if such a cable exists, how much it costs, and where you can get it.

    the most awesome part of it all is that it's free. he doesn't charge you anything.
     
    NotebookYoozer, Mar 17, 2008
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    coolmalayalee Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks guys... Will certainly contact the One.....!!!! :)
     
    coolmalayalee, Mar 18, 2008
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    i am pretty sure there are VGA to RCA cables out there.

    i recently just started using my HDMI out to my sony LCD in my room and love it. movies and tv shows playing on my tv while using my laptop at the same time...cant get much better that that.

    watching casino royale as i type this right now.
     
    brown_fv, Mar 18, 2008
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