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Old 26th May 2009, 03:19
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Tinstaafl
 
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Some laptops have a DVI output jackand there are DVI --> HDMI converters. You might be fortunate enough for that.

Alternatively, you might be able to set the laptop to treat the TV as a 2nd monitor and use whatever input on the TV that is compatible with the laptop's output jack(s). Many laptops can do this and use a different resolution for #2. If your graphic card allows you could set the #2 (TV) resolution to the equivalent of HD ie something like 1080 x 900.

For sound you might have to run an audio cable from the laptop to your TV or sound system's aux jack.
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