How do you get computer onto tv

[teabag]

Hello,
I have a dell laptop that we want to convert whats on laptop to our tv. Computer does not have hdmi connection. Does an inexpensive $10 convertor cord do the trick?

 

[Pinhedd]

You can pull out an HDMI signal from a single or dual link DVI-I connector. You cannot passively convert a VGA signal into an HDMI signal, you will need an active converter, these are finicky at best.

 

[mune87]

There are probably devices that will do what you want, but as Pinhedd mentioned they won't do a very good job (unless you spend a lot of money). I think most HDTVs support D-Sub (VGA), so if you have that input you're fine.

Also, if you want to get a clear answer, what type of television do you have? HDTV, tube/CRT, etc.

 

[dingo07]

You need something like this - if all you have is VGA out
http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=8915