So here is my question. If I download a show from my computer, am I able to connect my computer to my television and watch? I need an answer pretty quick. I have pizza being delivered and a pint of ice cream in the freezer.
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I was going to ask this question in the Technical forum, but at first glance it seemed to deal with ECCIE issues.It depends on your t.v. I have a t.v. that connects to my laptop via a 15 prong cable. But, my t.v. is also a large monitor. If I lived closer, I would come set it up for you. My friends always have me hook up all their electronics. You would be surprised, even the cable guy doesn't always pick the best way to route everything and that's his job.
So here is my question. If I download a show from my computer, am I able to connect my computer to my television and watch? I need an answer pretty quick. I have pizza being delivered and a pint of ice cream in the freezer.Originally Posted by Ansley
If your tv is a couple of years old it might not be possible. Originally Posted by pyramiderNah, several years ago, Radio Shack carried a gadget that transferred laptop image to TV and it cost about $99. I used it on a regular basis.
These days, I think the tech is so advanced that you have to pair the generations of the items together. At work, we have a 54" LCD HD TV. It is brand new. But we run a cable from the laptop to the TV to show the laptop image to the room. On the laptop side, it plugs into the serial port. On the TV side, I don't really know if there is a serial port, or it converts to the coaxial cable...just don't know. I can look on Monday and send you a PM. Then, you run speakers out of the laptop. I purchased a portable speaker that plugs into my USB port because I travel so much. If you have a more permanent setup, you may want compatible speakers that are more permanent. Originally Posted by charlestudor2005Checked the setup at work for you today, Ansley. Both the laptop and the TV have serial ports, and a cable is run between them. You still need to plug speakers into the laptop. However, when you go to BB, you might ask about a more professional setup that would provide something akin to surround sound, if you want a very good sound quality.