what connection type would I need to connect my computer to my flat screen television please

Bobbisox | 10:21 Sun 23rd Oct 2011 | Computers

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Do I need a special USB connector?
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ChuckFickens

No. (USB is a data connection, not video)

standard VGA cable should do it
http://www.amazon.co....qid=1319365356&sr=8-2

And you'd need a cable for audio, excatly which one depends on what the PC audio in connection is on your TV.

Ether
http://www.amazon.co....qid=1319365419&sr=1-5

Or

http://www.amazon.co....id=1319365464&sr=1-15

(if your laptop happens to have a HDMI port on it you could also use that and then you'd only need one lead.)

Bobbisox

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many thanks Chuck for your invaluable help

Bobbisox

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Chuck, just about to order, I can see my laptop does have a HDMI port, so which single lead do you recommend please?
thanks
Bobbi

scotman

Bobbi

Does your TV also have a HDMI socket?

Bobbisox

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ohh don't know, I will check Scot..thanks

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ChuckFickens

Unsurprisingly, an HDMI lead.

5metre
http://www.amazon.co....qid=1319451489&sr=8-4

2 metre
http://www.amazon.co....qid=1319451489&sr=8-5

Or you can get them from places like tescos for about 4-5quid, don't be fooled into getting an expensive one by people telling you the quality will be better, that's just a load of rubbish.

It's also worth checking you actually have a spare HDMI connection on the TV to plug it into.

Bobbisox

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yes it does :-)

Bobbisox

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Unsurprisingly, an HDMI lead. ....hey Chuck, total novice here y'know

Bobbisox

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going to try this one, thanks for all your help

http://www.amazon.co....qid=1319451489&sr=8-5

hi Doc :-)

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