no Hdmi port: How would I connect a laptop to my HDtv to watch movies if the laptop has no HDMI port?
2040770
My wife and I have been using her laptop to watch movies (on DVD and through Netflix) on our 32" LCD tv in our bedroom at least twice a week for the last 2.5 years with no noise or interference patterns at all whatsoever. Her laptop is an older Acer which has no HDMI port, and we connect using the VGA port. Please explain your reasoning for telling everyone why any video connection through VGA will have noise and interference patterns. That type of connection worked just fine for pretty much every computer monitor made from the mid 90s until the more recent popularity of the DVI connection.
43101
I don't have S-Video out on my laptop, so I can't help you there. I do have VGA out and connecting my PC to the HDTV involved nothing more than hooking up the cables between the 2 units, and selecting the appropriate input source on the TV (usually by pushing the SOURCE button on the TV remote several times until the right one shows up). Your laptop may also have an external video output button that you have to press. Most laptops I've seen put these functions up in the F-keys. My Acer, for example is F5 + the Fn key.
1994463
No HDMI, but it has a VGA port. If you get a vga cable you can watch netflix and cd's/dvd's from computer to your tv. If you're interested there are tutorials on youtube showing how to do this. It's a good laptop, but if your heart is set on hdmi, maybe better to shop around and get what you want.
1311349
Yes. You will attach the VGA to the laptop VGA port then attach the HDMI to one of the TV HDMI ports, make sure both are off then turn the TV on first then , the laptop. Use the projector settings on the laptop etc.
661716
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.
2239818
I don't understand the question : display port on the laptop or monitor? In any case, this typically creates an HDMI port out of the other standard (display port?) . Can connect a TV too but watch out :sound does not go through.
1791734
There is no HDMI port. Trust me... your better off spending a little more on a better laptop. This one is super slow. I even installed a new OS and everything.
173407
If your laptop has an HDMI out port, then yes. You can connect this TV just like any HD component and both audio and video will work. This TV can also see a media server (Windows media player can do this) that is on the same network as the laptop if you are looking to stream movies or music. If not you will need to buy a VGA to HDMI adapter, preferably one that has audio jacks included that connect to your headphones port. That is a fairly cumbersome method but can be done.
2059572
Yes, exactly. I have a Lenovo laptop but otherwise exactly as you say: Mini Display Port to HDMI.
1189575
I understand the first part of what you said. I'll look for a TV with a VGA port. Is there a special cord or connector for that? The second part sounds like a lot of work just to watch a movie. I truly thank you for your help
196601
Depends upon whether you have a smaller HDMI connector on your laptop (which I believe you would). My laptop does not have an HDMI "out" so I have not attempted this. I think you need to search for "Mini HDMI to regular HDMI" cable. Hope this helps.
2169021
There is an adapter which can be purchased separately that connects to HDMI. (Not expensive)
1194277
If your laptop has a micro-HDMI, then you need a Micro HDMI cable to HDMI Cable. HDMI will not fit into micro HDMI Slot.
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You may already have an HDMI. The first thing is to look carefully at your ports, also check the rear of your laptop. Some manufacturers put ports on the rear for docking stations. You will find that HDMI looks very similar to USB ports. DVI ports have a more rounded edge but HDMI is boxy like USB. Push come to Shove, tell me the make and model and I will look it up...One thing that is a decent alternative is gettin a 9 pin D-shell to HDMI or DVI depending what your needs are. Most laptops have a VGA out which is a standard monitor connection that preceded DVI and HDMI. If you also need sound, you will want to get a mini stereo plug (headphone jack), to connect to a speaker system. You may already have an HDMI. The first thing is to look carefully at your ports, also check the rear of your laptop. Some manufacturers put ports on the rear for docking stations. You will find that HDMI looks very similar to USB ports. DVI ports have a more rounded edge but HDMI is boxy like USB. Push come to Shove, tell me the make and model and I will look it up...One thing that is a decent alternative is gettin a 9 pin D-shell to HDMI or DVI depending what your needs are. Most laptops have a VGA out which is a standard monitor connection that... » Read More You may already have an HDMI. The first thing is to look carefully at your ports, also check the rear of your laptop. Some manufacturers put ports on the rear for docking stations. You will find that HDMI looks very similar to USB ports. DVI ports have a more rounded edge but HDMI is boxy like USB. Push come to Shove, tell me the make and model and I will look it up...One thing that is a decent alternative is gettin a 9 pin D-shell to HDMI or DVI depending what your needs are. Most laptops have a VGA out which is a standard monitor connection that preceded DVI and HDMI. If you also need sound, you will want to get a mini stereo plug (headphone jack), to connect to a speaker system. « Show Less
1712671
This device has only RCA type connections. 3 device inputs to I TV output. I suppose you could hook up your laptop if you had a VGA to RCA adaptor. Don't know if there is such a thing.
962927
Yes but depending on your laptop you may need a hdmi to your laptop connector.
2049149
Yes. I was able to connect my laptop to my Samsung HDTV. My computer did not have an HDMI at the time, so this worked out fine.