HDMI conversion

[KingModem]

I purchased a Phillips 42 inch LCD 1080p television at Target the other day for $750.00
(cheap deal). The one major drawback is the fact that there is not a VGA monitor port on the television.

I do have two component sets, 1 S-Video/RCA, and 4 HDMI sets on the television for peripheral connection.

Is it possible to convert the classic 15 pin VGA monitor port to an HDMI for easy interface between my laptop and my television?

Additionally - I do not have a DVI port on my laptop.

Thanks buddays!

[KingModem]

Secondly, if there has to be a double conversion (VGA to DVI, DVI to HDMI) will it show up black and white only?

If I do a S-Video to RCA female conversion, then RCA Male to RCA Male it turns the picture black and white because of the double conversion from my PC for some reason.

[ANC]

I purchased a Phillips 42 inch LCD 1080p television at Target the other day for $750.00
(cheap deal). The one major drawback is the fact that there is not a VGA monitor port on the television.

I do have two component sets, 1 S-Video/RCA, and 4 HDMI sets on the television for peripheral connection.

Is it possible to convert the classic 15 pin VGA monitor port to an HDMI for easy interface between my laptop and my television?

Additionally - I do not have a DVI port on my laptop.

Thanks buddays!

I have to check when I get to my office, but I believe I have a few VGA to HDMI converter cables in my cabinet. So I believe it can be done. I'll check tomorrow and if they're there, I got no problem mailing one to you.

I'm not sure how long it is, so you may need to pick up an extension.

[disneyspy]

the only difference btween dvi and hdmi is audio.do you have a hdmi plug on your computer?please tell me no,cuz then its real easy

[disneyspy]

I have to check when I get to my office, but I believe I have a few VGA to HDMI converter cables in my cabinet. So I believe it can be done. I'll check tomorrow and if they're there, I got no problem mailing one to you.

I'm not sure how long it is, so you may need to pick up an extension.

oh you bastard,on my old projector,i tried everyplace tryin to get those cables with no luck

[instrument]

They make an adapter, search.

[Freitag]

I'm not sure how long it is

Modquote.

[kdubya]

I purchased a Phillips 42 inch LCD 1080p television at Target the other day for $750.00
(cheap deal). The one major drawback is the fact that there is not a VGA monitor port on the television.

I do have two component sets, 1 S-Video/RCA, and 4 HDMI sets on the television for peripheral connection.

Is it possible to convert the classic 15 pin VGA monitor port to an HDMI for easy interface between my laptop and my television?

Additionally - I do not have a DVI port on my laptop.

Thanks buddays!

I bought the exact same model at Target last weekend.

[KingModem]

the only difference btween dvi and hdmi is audio.do you have a hdmi plug on your computer?please tell me no,cuz then its real easy

I guess the only issue then would be running the audio through a second source (headphone to RCA conversion into a theatre system/stereo system.

Laptop has only one VGA port

[KingModem]

I bought the exact same model at Target last weekend.

I had been waiting and pricing models and waiting and waiting, but that price and model JUMPED out at me and I had to impulse buy!

Nice deal eh?

[KingModem]

Thanks ANC! I appreciate the help!

[disneyspy]

I guess the only issue then would be running the audio through a second source (headphone to RCA conversion into a theatre system/stereo system.

Laptop has only one VGA port

i dont belive in having sound from a sreen if you have a home theater system,there no comparison even the new bose dont match up

[disneyspy]

oh ya they do make VGA to HDMI converters at best buy for about 10 bucks

[KingModem]

oh ya they do make VGA to HDMI converters at best buy for about 10 bucks

Link?

I saw DVI to HDMI, but no VGA to HDMI?

[ANC]

Thanks ANC! I appreciate the help!

No problem buddy, I'll let you know tomorrow.

[disneyspy]

Link?

I saw DVI to HDMI, but no VGA to HDMI?

www.bestbuypartsearch.com theres tons of places if you goole or yahoo search VGA to HDMI

[disneyspy]

just searched,theres alot places cheaper than best buy,i go to best buy cuz its only a coupla miles from my apt

[ToiletCrusher]

HDMI my ass. It's probably just milhouse!

[KingGeno]

Figure you could buy a HDMI to DVI cord (http://www.monoprice.com/products/search.asp?spcDB=10231&spcWord=Video+Cable+-+%3Cb%3EHDMI%2FDVI%3C%2Fb%3E&keyword=vga%20to%20hdmi), and then use a VGA/DVI adaptor (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10114&cs_id=1011402&p_id=4559&seq=1&format=2).

the problem with converting VGA to HDMI is that VGA doesn't give off audio. Do you have an audio -in plug on the back of the tv (3mm plug), where you can plug your sound card to your tv?


Monoprice rocks.

[KingGeno]

Actually. It looks like you will have a problem with converting the analog part of VGA to digital HDMI. It may not work...

Most converters cost a lot of money. http://sewelldirect.com/articles/vga-to-hdmi.aspx

[ANC]

HDMI my ass. It's probably just milhouse!

Why is it everytime I read through a thread I find these brilliant references that make me chuckle..?

:lol:

[lodog]

do you have component inputs? if so you can use this:
http://tinyurl.com/an7eqk

[biggestmexi]

Premium VGA to RCA Component Cable M / M, 12FT / 3.66M Black
http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-98719117623636_2039_288625498
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$8.54
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or


EFORCITY VGA to S-Video / RCA Adaptor
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41%2BrViNz4QL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

$7.99
(http://www.amazon.com/EFORCITY-VGA-S-Video-RCA-Adaptor/dp/B000P3UB24)

There you ho. Thats all you would need. one of those.

Going to HDMI would be a waste of money.

[ANC]

Hey buddy, I check my cabinet here all I have is DVI to HDMI. I'll still send them if you want em though.. Let me know.

[biggestmexi]

I purchased a Phillips 42 inch LCD 1080p television at Target the other day for $750.00
(cheap deal). The one major drawback is the fact that there is not a VGA monitor port on the television.

I do have two component sets, 1 S-Video/RCA, and 4 HDMI sets on the television for peripheral connection.

Is it possible to convert the classic 15 pin VGA monitor port to an HDMI for easy interface between my laptop and my television?

Additionally - I do not have a DVI port on my laptop.

Thanks buddays!

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=208047490&listingid=36266516&dcaid=17902


your only bet. but you wont have audio.

[KingModem]

Premium VGA to RCA Component Cable M / M, 12FT / 3.66M Black
http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-98719117623636_2039_288625498
http://site.accstation.com/pic/POTHVGARGBX2_2_acc.jpg

$8.54
(http://www.accstation.com/pothvgargbx2.html?acprcnetadtf090124=pothvgargbx2)

or


EFORCITY VGA to S-Video / RCA Adaptor
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41%2BrViNz4QL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

$7.99
(http://www.amazon.com/EFORCITY-VGA-S-Video-RCA-Adaptor/dp/B000P3UB24)

There you ho. Thats all you would need. one of those.

Going to HDMI would be a waste of money.

My life is now complete. Thanks everyone for your help, but this component cable looks to be the answer.

Hooray!

[biggestmexi]

My life is now complete. Thanks everyone for your help, but this component cable looks to be the answer.

Hooray!

max resolution through the Components to the TV might only be 480p or 720p depending on video cards limits. But since the only OUT on the Lappy is VGA, i assume it older and could not support a screen resolution of 1920x1080(1080p).

So you should me OTAY!