Aqua Keepers
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I know that most newer TV's have a special input for this purpose, but I have an older model TV. I'm wondering if there's a way to plug into the RCA inputs of my TV so I can use it as a monitor?
OT: Can I use my TV as a PC monitor?
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serpentman
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I believe you can, however it would require a piece of hardware to convert your digital signal to analog. Given the cost vs a new monitor though, it might not be worth it.
http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=3105&sku=40698
http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=3105&sku=40698
Aqua Keepers
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Let me give some more detail.
I wanna watch movies from my laptop on my TV. So, I won't be using this as my primary monitor. The only inputs that my TV has is RCA. My Dell laptop does have VGA, but not S-video. I'm also wondering about the picture quality when using such a device?
I wanna watch movies from my laptop on my TV. So, I won't be using this as my primary monitor. The only inputs that my TV has is RCA. My Dell laptop does have VGA, but not S-video. I'm also wondering about the picture quality when using such a device?
Aqua Keepers
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So, I'm better off burning the video from my laptop to a DVD?
Aqua Keepers
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What is media center xp and a media center extender?
MeVsTheWorld
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Hope this helps http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...10380047 4802 1685342849&name=USB Tuner Stick and as far as a media center, Nero is good. http://www.nero.com/enu/mediahome4-introduction.html
Esquare
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Media Center XP is just another version of XP, I believe that media center is now included in Vista. The extender is a box that connects the pc to the TV (my pc is in the kitchen and the TV is in the other room). This allows me to view movies, pics, music etc on the tv just using a remote.
Esquare
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Check out
http://thegreenbutton.com/default.aspx
http://thegreenbutton.com/default.aspx
Aqua Keepers
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mevstheworld, the 1st link you provide seems to be a device that would allow me to watch TV on my PC. That's not what I'm trying to accomplish. I want to watch videos/movies that are already on my PC on my TV. As far as Nero goes, is this what you use? How does it allow you to wirelessly watch movies in your living room that you have stored on your PC? Does it have a separate device that hooks up to the TV?
Esquare, is there something specific in that link I should be looking at? It's a bit confusing.
Esquare, is there something specific in that link I should be looking at? It's a bit confusing.
Aqua Keepers
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Ok, I'll read more about it. I don't have vista. Will it work with XP. Is the extender a wireless unit? How's the quality when watching movies?
smmscott
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002JFNAG?smid=A1L4LS2KNDBWYV&tag=dealt5673-20&linkCode=asn
That is similar to what we use where I work. This is just a consumer grade one should do the trick though.
That is similar to what we use where I work. This is just a consumer grade one should do the trick though.
MeVsTheWorld
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Ok, try these http://www.radioshack.com/product/i...odsPerPage=60&retainProdsInSession=1&y=6&x=15 and http://search.ebay.com/vga-rca-converter_W0QQfkrZ1QQfnuZ1 hope this will be what your looking for. as far as Nero goes, wireless through the PS3, works great. Technology just keeps gettin better and better. Good luck on your quest.
MeVsTheWorld
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I forgot to add: he needs to check his manual(laptop) and see if his graphics vga is set for an out also. If it is in only, then no. If so, it will work. Good lookin out though
