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New member Username: Regalado1Post Number: 2 Registered: Apr-06 | I have a Gateway that only has the D-sub 15 pin VGA connector. I have the ATI Radeon 200M Series video card. I can only change form the laptop monitor or "other monitor", no "TV" to select in the display/advanced properties/display menu. Can I just get a VGA to Component cable and select "Other Monitor"? Or do I need to buy a converter such as this one? http://sewelldirect.com/pc-to-tv.asp?source=yahooshopping Thanks for your help. Anthony |
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Gold Member Username: IlluminatorUSA Post Number: 2906 Registered: Apr-05 |
Yep. The unit you posted in the link will work as well. |
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New member Username: Regalado1Post Number: 3 Registered: Apr-06 | Why would I want to buy the converter if the VGA to Component cable will work? What would be the advantage? Cause spending more money would be disadvantage. Thanks. |
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Gold Member Username: IlluminatorUSA Post Number: 2907 Registered: Apr-05 | I never said you had to, you just asked if it would work. Though I'm more curious as to why you haven't tried it yet. It's fairly easy to do. |
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New member Username: Regalado1Post Number: 5 Registered: Apr-06 | I'm just saying if the cable will work and I can get a one for 10-15 bucks why spend more on the converter if I don't have to. |
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New member Username: Regalado1Post Number: 7 Registered: Apr-06 | After looking into it further. I don't believe the cable alone will work with my system. The VGA port on my laptop doesn't seem to support the component. I would need to purchase a transcoder to do this. Thanks. |
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Gold Member Username: IlluminatorUSA Post Number: 2915 Registered: Apr-05 | Good info, thanks for posting back. |