HDMI connectors

Bexy22 · 05-03-2009, 15:39

Hi, i'll appologise first if this is in the wrong place or there is already a thread on it, i've done a search but couldn't find the information i needed.

We've recently bought a Toshiba 32" Tv and i was wondering what HDMI conectors i would need to connect it to my Compaq Laptop. I've looked on various websites and the cables do not look to have a connection that would fit into anywhere on my laptop?!

Hopefully somebody will be able to desphire or that and help me

Bexy

Chris Frost · 05-03-2009, 15:57

If your computer has one of these [LINK] then you'll need the same type of socket on your TV. This is known as a VGA connector, A.K.A. 15pin D type. This type of sockets does not give a signal that can be used directly with a HDMI port on a TV.

If your computer has a DVI-I or DVI-D connector (see top row of this linked image) then you will be able to buy a DVI to HDMI cable.

Bexy22 · 05-03-2009, 16:01

Thanks for that

sancheeez · 05-03-2009, 16:04

VGA is most likely.

The vast majority of laptops carry it.

It's what I connect to my Sony LCD TV with. Results are excellent. (Although I believe VGA may struggle with some higher resolutions. Mine is only a 720p set.)

Bear in mind though, you'll need to connect the sound separately unless you have a very specialist connection on your laptop.

05-03-2009, 15:39	#1
Bexy22 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Lancs Posts: 118	HDMI connectors Hi, i'll appologise first if this is in the wrong place or there is already a thread on it, i've done a search but couldn't find the information i needed. We've recently bought a Toshiba 32" Tv and i was wondering what HDMI conectors i would need to connect it to my Compaq Laptop. I've looked on various websites and the cables do not look to have a connection that would fit into anywhere on my laptop?! Hopefully somebody will be able to desphire or that and help me Bexy

05-03-2009, 15:57	#2
Chris Frost Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cheshire Posts: 6,462	If your computer has one of these [LINK] then you'll need the same type of socket on your TV. This is known as a VGA connector, A.K.A. 15pin D type. This type of sockets does not give a signal that can be used directly with a HDMI port on a TV. If your computer has a DVI-I or DVI-D connector (see top row of this linked image) then you will be able to buy a DVI to HDMI cable.

05-03-2009, 16:01	#3
Bexy22 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Lancs Posts: 118	Thanks for that

05-03-2009, 16:04	#4
sancheeez Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,762	VGA is most likely. The vast majority of laptops carry it. It's what I connect to my Sony LCD TV with. Results are excellent. (Although I believe VGA may struggle with some higher resolutions. Mine is only a 720p set.) Bear in mind though, you'll need to connect the sound separately unless you have a very specialist connection on your laptop.

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