Using TV As A Computer Monitor

RE: Using TV As A Computer Monitor Post by Puddintane (27) | (05/16/2008) Contact Funny you should ask. My tv has s-video but my laptop doesn't so I just bought a PC to TV converter box last week. However, the A/V (audio video) cable doesn't seem to project the sound through the tv. Maybe someone knows the answer to this. Also, the resolution is a little fuzzy. Have to play with it to get it to be more clear. Great for movies if the sound works but not that great for text. I also got a wireless keyboard and mouse. Some of the pc to tv converters have remote controls. I paid about $50 for mine online without the remote. However, you would be able to have a personal video recorder so you could save your movies/tv shows to your computer just like your DVR or TIVO without the fees.So, does anyone know how to get audio to the tv? Even though it is a little fuzzy it is a keeper. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Using TV As A Computer Monitor Post By Laura (Guest Post) (05/13/2008) Johnny (thanks everyone else too): I do have "S" video input on the tv. How do I know if I do on the computer? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Using TV As A Computer Monitor Post By Johnny (Guest Post) (05/13/2008) If you have an "S video" output on the computer (a lot do) and an imput on the TV just run a cable. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Using TV As A Computer Monitor Post by Noella (121) | (05/13/2008) Profile | Contact You can also buy a TV card to plug into your computer - like a scanner card or a video card. Then you should be able to plug your cable or whatever right into the computer. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Using TV As A Computer Monitor Post by jess_admin (548) | (05/09/2008) Profile | Blog! | Contact Laura, I believe the problem you will have with this is that the resolution for the downloads might be too low to watch on a relatively large TV. I don't know what size your monitor or TV is, but I bet it is a lot smaller than your TV. Most free or cheap sites limit the file sizes to save bandwidth. There are some commercial applications that let you do this already, like Apple TV. As the newer digital TV's come out, they can accept the computer data better than the older televisions. It is a good idea but I think still a couple of years away unless you invest in the equipment and the higher resolution movies. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Using TV As A Computer Monitor Post By Harry (Guest Post) (05/09/2008) Well Laura, I don't have an answer but a suggestion. 1. Why not ask your cable company. 2. You could also ask people at the Geek squad at Best Buy.They came to my house once to help me out. 3. Maybe someone in the TV department at Best Buy or another store that sells electronic gear could also help. 4. An electronic tech who repairs computers may also be a source for information. 5. A call to these folks could give you answers instead of physically visiting the store in person. Good luck. Report Spam or Abuse