Can I use the Toshiba 15LV505 as a computer monitor? Can I use the Toshiba 15LV505 as a computer monitor? If so, what kind of cable do I need?
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Can't use it as a monitor the way it is-doen't have a vga or dvi terminal. You will need to get a pc to tv converter to connect the vga output from a computer to the rca composite terminal on the tv.
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You can use the Mediabridge VGA to component video cable. This cable allows you to use the component input,on the Toshiba, as a computer monitor. Even though their isnt a dedicated PC input on the TV using this type of cable gets around that.
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Mediabridge - VGA to Component Video Cable - 12ft - Gold Plated Pro Grade RCA Connectors You can use this.
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I have done that, but my monitor is an old Sanyo flat screen television, that my wife bought for $5, at a rummage sale. But, most of the recent monitors can be used as a television, or visa versa, if they are both digital. If Your monitor is digital, I believe it will hook up. The main thing is 'digital' to digital, and the equal connections. I am not a pro at this stuff, but will share my experience's if I can. Mason!!
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Hello, the answer to your question is that the monitor is not a TV. The monitor has no Tuner to receive TV signal. You can use the monitor for your PC. It has a VGA port and a HDMI port. For more information you can visit www.lg.com and search the product.
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I used the Belkin Laptop-to-tv cable to connect an old Toshiba with a blank screen to the HDMI TV so that I could send material to my new Dell and it worked very well. Sorry I can't help you since I haven't tried to connect my Dell Inspiron 15R to a TV.
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The Samsung B350 Series T27B350ND 27" Screen Led-lit Monitor can be used as a monitor or as a TV. I am using mine as an extra TV. The S27B350 can only be used as a monitor. I have this one also, but can only use it as a PC monitor. I should have spent the extra few dollars and bought another T27B350 instead. The TV has a beautiful picture and we enjoy it, Tom
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No, VGA has to be the source. You can use our HDMI to VGA adapter: http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Gold-Plated-Adapter-USB-Power/dp/B00879DM56/ Please make sure your laptop has a HDMI port.
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I understand now. However I can not help you with a connection to a computer. I use mine only as a TV, connected to my U-verse Gateway, Apple TV, DVD player and Polk stereo system. Has worked great for me for the past several years. No experience connecting to a computer. Why would you? Great TV set but can not understand why you would want it as another monitor... Sorry!
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I don't believe that this monitor (or any monitor) will display through a usb connection. You will need to use vga, rca,rgb, dvi, or hdmi. your best bet with a laptop is either hdmi or vga.
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It was purchased for a customer of mine; I think it had an HDMI, but you may want to ask Toshiba or Amazon directly. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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@B.Smith, 2nd answer to be clear, YES you can connect the S23C570H to your computer's DVI port, but you will need to purchase a DVI->HDMI converter plug and then run an HDMI cable between the converter plug and the monitor.Hope this helps.
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Hello Smlyon2009,Monitor comes with a VGA and a DVI-D cable. The cable you would use would depend on your laptops input. Most laptops have a VGA input so I am going to say yes it does.
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Yes you can use it as a monitor for internet content, Office, Excel documents, etc. However, you will need a graphics card installed in your computer for any gaming or Photoshop work.
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Presuming you have a VGA port on both the computer and the monitor. Considering it is the most common type of connection for computers and monitors, it's safe to assume you can.
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It should work. The monitor has a VGA (15-pin D-sub) input. Most laptops have a VGA output. I use my E173FP with my Toshiba Satellite and other laptops/desktops/servers on occasion. If the laptop has a DVI or HDMI output instead, there are DVI or HDMI-to-VGA adapters (or cables) available separately from computer/electronics stores.
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This is a very high quality monitor (good resolution and light). I think this monitor size for this model is being phased by HP which explains the low price. It has the traditional serial video output. It does not have HDMI or other newer connection types. Nevertheless, it fits my Toshiba laptop.
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It only comes with a VGA cord. the vga to hdmi adapter should work fine. The quality won't be as good of course, but it will work. You could just hook into the VGA plug on the back of the monitor as well. I am using a StarTech HDMI(male) to DVI(female) converter, since the PC comes with DVI and that works very well.
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I just bought an HP Pavilion dv7-4270us which has an hdmi port. I want to hook it up to watch stream Netflix to a Toshiba 40RV525R which also has an hdmi port. What else do I need to do or be concerned about? How much should I spend on this cable - there are some really cheap ones out there.