no one 112 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 im going mad about this problem my 2 laptops only have a svideo and vga my tv only has a hdmi [seen a lot of tv here in ph with out vga but not sure why is it like that ] i got 2 cables already [300p each ] and it is not working now i know hdmi on my tv works and vga on the laptops also works just cant get it to connect it with these cables and i got no idea what else to do but i need to connect my tv to the laptop i got tired of the satellite so the tv just sits on shelf collecting dust while i have to watch movies and play games on a little laptop screen could any one help me with this if there is a cable i will be more than happy to pay for the shipping here and the cable of course as long as it works im loosing it well that happened while back lol thank you i might add cdr king supposedly has a cable that would do it but never in stock here Link to post Share on other sites
miles-high 3,918 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 my tv only has a hdmi [seen a lot of tv here in ph with out vga but not sure why is it like that ] Haha, instead, you should be asking why your laptop doesn't have HDMI slots... You would need a converter... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD9FhjhYp6k Link to post Share on other sites
no one 112 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 well i know why my laptop dont have hdmi i did watch the video before and was trying to get it made here but it would be easier for me to swim to usa and get it there there must be a cable or what not also what about vga to video plug in [not sure whats that called] they sell cables but just dont work i have a feeling those cables are build the other way to plug in the hdmi to pc and wga to laptop Link to post Share on other sites
Woolf 8,555 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 This is what you need http://www.cdrking.com/index.php?mod=products&type=view&sid=14382&main=154 Link to post Share on other sites
no one 112 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 This is what you need http://www.cdrking.com/index.php?mod=products&type=view&sid=14382&main=154 ye im afraid that might be the only way thanks Link to post Share on other sites
no one 112 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 i did little more looking in to it and so far it looks that the only way is converter as all the cables on the market are build to work other way around in states they have some converter vga to av but not sure if that will work so 2000p converter is the only way how is it they always find a way to get more money from you in states i have never seen a tv with out vga but here even the expensive once dont have vga Link to post Share on other sites
Woolf 8,555 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) Because VGA is a very outdated interface http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_Graphics_Array Video Graphics Array (VGA) refers specifically to the display hardware first introduced with the IBM PS/2 line of computers in 1987 Edited October 13, 2013 by Woolf 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Administrator +Salty Dog 79,398 Posted October 13, 2013 Administrator Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) First VGA is analog and HDMI is digital. A plug/cable can't fix that unless your video card supports digital signal output through VGA port function. Even then the format may not match that of the TV. My Video card has an HDMI output function and it's 4-5 years old. However It does not have an HDMI port. It has a VGA and digital (DVI) port. If yours has an HDMI output function, than the conversion is being done by software/hardware and a cable should work. On mine this has to be selected in the video card control panel. It's not normally turned on. Being a laptop, your video is on your motherboard, so it is probably much more limited in it's functions. There are external converters that you can get. Edited October 13, 2013 by Salty Dog 1 Link to post Share on other sites
spooks 1,729 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I ran the HDMI from my desk top to the Tv and it has no effect at all I use the vga instead and it is fine Maybe outdated but at least it works Link to post Share on other sites
no one 112 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 well my laptop is old but my gf's is only 2 years and it dont have hdmi [its the notebook type little with out dvd ] i used to in states connect my laptop to tv via hdmi or vga and might have even use svideo few times and it worked than i come here and no love ok so how about svideo to rca than bestbuy has this svideo to rca [im pretty sure i used it before and it worked] http://www.bestbuy.com/site/value-series-bi-directional-s-video-to-rca-coaxial-cable-black/1304815031.p?id=mp1304815031&skuId=1304815031&st=svideo%20to%20rca&cp=1&lp=5#tab=overview but again in ph no one even ever seen svideo connection Link to post Share on other sites
sperry 557 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 My understanding (which isnt big) is that HDMI = DVi + SP-DIF multiplexed on a single cable. so u have a digital to analog convesrion to do, plus appropraite de multiplexing to do. just buy a raspberry pi instead 1 Link to post Share on other sites
KennyF 3,857 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Don't forget that these sockets are video only, no sound. KonC Link to post Share on other sites
KennyF 3,857 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 just buy a raspberry pi instead These cute little cards would have been great if you could have bought one when they were first announced. These days, you can buy a tablet or even a phone that far out performs the Pi. Great hobby board but for hobby use the Arduino has way more add on cards in the market.though KonC 1 Link to post Share on other sites
sperry 557 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 These cute little cards would have been great if you could have bought one when they were first announced. These days, you can buy a tablet or even a phone that far out performs the Pi. Great hobby board but for hobby use the Arduino has way more add on cards in the market.though KonC Well Im still churning ideasover in my head, but my thinking is that you canvert a dumb TV to a smart TV by adding on a PI which at £25 is much cheaper than the difference in TV price. and i suspect that streaming sites which wont work to a smart TV would work with a Pi so its all round gain. can yoo really get a tablet for the same price? with USB/ethernet/spdif and an 1080 hdmi? runinng xbmc? if im barking up the wrong tree dont hesitate to tell me? Link to post Share on other sites
KennyF 3,857 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) can yoo really get a tablet for the same price? I said "These days, you can buy a tablet or even a phone that far out performs the Pi". No mention of price. But....... About 3,500 pesos here will buy you a 7" tablet with USB, HDMI SD slot Android 4 etc. Dearer than a Pi but you can't take a Pi with you to the airport so you can read an ebook or watch a video or send an email. Add to that the fact that a tablet is stand alone, Keyboard, mouse, screen and power supply. My son had a Pi which clapped out after a year or so and I bought him a tablet. He now confirms the tablet is far more versatile than his old Pi. But that said, they are a great 'tinkerers' kit. Here's a neat little 7" tablet for instance. Delivered door to door in the RP for free by LBC KonC Edited October 15, 2013 by KennyF Link to post Share on other sites
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