computer display on your television

[mystikblaze]

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[lilrofl]

That depends on what connections you have available, that you're TV and computer have in common... HDMI ports are becoming more and more common these days, but if you have a TV out card then of course you could use coax. They make VGA plugs that are for computer to TV display in various lengths, but if your TV doesn't have a VGA in then your out of luck for that end.

I've used all three of the above methods at various times so more information is needed I guess.

[mystikblaze]

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[lilrofl]

The easiest way that I can think of if your computer and monitor do not share a common connector is to purchase a VGA to RCA cable. They run about $1.25/ft and come in most common lengths including 25 ft.

With this cable you would connect your VGA out to your RCA in on the TV... your video card has to have some TV out function though (consult your card specifics)

If you don't have the TV out function however, all is not lost as the image will still show on the screen, you will just need another adapter for sound.

Hope this helps a bit =)

EDIT:
They also make VGA to Svideo adapters for liike 2 bucks... so if you have an svideo in on your TV this might be a more affordable option

[computathug]

If the tv is fairly new model it will have a vga connection or a DVi connection. You can also buy a vga to dvi connector. As lilrofl says these come in all lengths too so you dont need to sit the computer next to the tv if your not using a laptop. You can also link it to a projector to for big screen viewing. Ideal for when you have a few friends round for an evening of sports xD

[visser]

if its a compaq itll most def have th estandard blue VGA out on it and your phillips should have the blue VGA in. On my HP i use an HDMI cable because that is what i have readily available. Look at your TV and tell us what connections that you have available.

[mystikblaze]

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[bad_brain]

hm, well, then I would go for HDMI, I checked the Compaq site and it seems all their new notebooks have HDMI ports..