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Thread: Vga to hdmi cable |
    
New member Username: Gwillis64
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-07
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| Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 03:57 am: |
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I am a military spouse who has purchased a JVC 47" LCD tv for my husband who is in IRAQ. I want to get it all set up for him before he arrives home in a couple of months. I want him to be able to use the tv screen as a computer screen via his laptop.
I was told that I need this VGA to HDMI cable. I CAN NOT FIND IT ANYWHERE. Can anyone with great knowledge about these things, please help me with this? I sure would appreciate it. Thanks
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Silver Member Username: Skeeterhead
Post Number: 117
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 02:07 pm: |
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I take it the tv does not have separate HDMI and VGA inputs? |
Silver Member Username: Skeeterhead
Post Number: 118
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 02:09 pm: |
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Possibilities: http://www.nextag.com/vga-to-hdmi/search-html |
New member Username: Gwillis64
Post Number: 2
Registered: Sep-07
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| Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 02:13 pm: |
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not sure. it is still inthe box. I can give you the brand and model number and a link to view it and info about if. I am soooo lost when it comes to technology. Thanks for responding.
JVC LT-47X788 47" 1080p LCD HDTV
view it at amazon.com or JVC website |
Gold Member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 3559
Registered: Jul-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 02, 2007 - 11:36 pm: |
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VGA is analog, HDMI is digital, there's no cable to connect the two. The laptop needs a video card with HDMI or DVI output. |
New member Username: Mkhain
San Jose,
CA
USA
Post Number: 2
Registered: Apr-08
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| Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 04:45 pm: |
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There is no cable that can do it; however there are conversion boxes available which are capable of adopting PC output (VGA) whether it`s a laptop or desktop and converting it to HDMI.
http://www.lenexpo-electronics.com/Atlona-PC-Laptop-to-HDMI-Converter-with-built -in-Scaler-up-to-1080p-Pre-Order-p-17471.html
http://www.lenexpo-electronics.com/Atlona-PC-Component-to-HDMI-Scaler-with-local -PC-Component-output-Pre-Order-p-17472.html |
New member Username: Mheath8663
Post Number: 4
Registered: Apr-08
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| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 11:01 am: |
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Here's on that converts from VGA to component video.
http://www.findacable.com/servlet/the-798/V-dsh-PLAY-VGA-TO-COMPONENT/Detail |
New member Username: Wshankr
Post Number: 1
Registered: Oct-08
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| Posted on Sunday, October 05, 2008 - 10:43 am: |
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I just bought a cable that is VGA to HDMI. |
New member Username: Wshankr
Post Number: 2
Registered: Oct-08
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| Posted on Sunday, October 05, 2008 - 10:43 am: |
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EBAY |
Bronze Member Username: Mheath8663
Post Number: 13
Registered: Apr-08
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| Posted on Sunday, October 05, 2008 - 02:49 pm: |
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Its not possible to go from a VGA signal to HDMI with just a cable. However, there are some devices that pitched as VGA to HDMI cables, but they actually have a converter built in. Also, since VGA does not carry the audio signal, any conversion would lack sound. |
New member Username: Main_aajnabi
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-08
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| Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 11:33 pm: |
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It is possible. Gwen here is your solution for vga to hdmi cable
http://shop.ebay.com/items/__vga-to-hdmi?_trkparms=72%253A1234%257C66%253A2%257C 65%253A12%257C39%253A1&_fromfsb=&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_pgn=2 |
New member Username: Startlifeendlife
Post Number: 4
Registered: Dec-08
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 04:00 am: |
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I dont trust this cable... let me know if it works out. It says it combines audio and video, but vga is just video...
anyway, i do have a question, my tv has vga in, but what is the best way to take in sound from my computer? |
Bronze Member Username: Mheath8663
Post Number: 22
Registered: Apr-08
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 03:55 pm: |
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It depends on your configuration.
Assuming you're using the speakers on your TV, you can connect the headphone jack on your PC to a 3.5mm audio in jack on the TV (assuming you have one).
You would need a 3.5mm Male-Male cable like this on from tekCABLE.com
http://www.tekcable.com/12ft-3-5mm-stereo-audio-cable-m-m.aspx
If you don't have a 3.5mm Audio In jack on the TV, you can use a 3.5mm to RCA cable.
http://www.tekcable.com/12ft-velocity-3-5mm-stereo-male-to-dual-rca-male-y-cable.aspx
On the other hand, if you're using an A/V receiver, you could connect from the PC to your receiver. |
New member Username: Startlifeendlife
Post Number: 5
Registered: Dec-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - 01:30 am: |
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thanks, no receiver, any difference in quality when you split to an rca? |
Bronze Member Username: Mheath8663
Post Number: 24
Registered: Apr-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - 07:23 pm: |
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RCA is probably a little better quality but you probably won't be able to notice the difference through your TV. It's more important to consider how your TV is setup. On many TVs, when you select the VGA input, it automatically selects the 3.5mm Audio port. |
New member Username: Prestone
Post Number: 1
Registered: Mar-09
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| Posted on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 03:35 pm: |
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I would be skeptical of this cable - it doesn't look like it has an active chip in it. Has anybody had a chance to try it? |
