Connect Your PC to LCD or LED HDTV
It is surprising how many people query how to hook up a PC to an HDTV and I decided to see who had the best information on the subject myself. It turns out that a fantastic article on Engadget written by Ben Drawbaugh about How to connect your PC to your HDTV is among the best articles I found.
The went into depth to not only talk about that your PC or Laptop video card needs a DVI or HDMI port (you don't want to bother connecting a VGA port to an HDTV).
If you have a DVI port on your PC and not an HDMI port don't fret, you can buy an DVI -> HDMI cable which will allow you to translate the signal and should allow it to work without issue.
- Once you have confirmed your PC/Laptop can support DVI or HDMI and you have the appropriate cable, it is time to test and hookup your device.
- Check your TV manual, some TV's have specific ports that they designate for PC's and you will want to use one of these ports specifically.
One good thing about the article is it talks about overscan and how it can affect your viewing image if using the HDTV for more than watching movies or TV Shows, the overscan can make it difficult to surf the web or access some area's of your windows desktop. Some HDTV's have less overscan than others and you will want to check to see what % overscan your HDTV uses (they list Samsung as having among the lowest overscan percentages).
Now, that being said some of the newer LCD / LED TV's have their own internet connections and some can stream websites directly to their screen bypassing the need to hookup a PC or Laptop altogether.
-Dragon Blogger
Published by Justin Germino
IT Security Expert who is a passionate blogger, poet and writer in his spare time. I enjoy writing my opinions on everything from movies, products and thoughts on parenting, politics and news. You can reach... View profile
LCD TV Buying GuideBefore you buy an LCD TV, do a little research about the features you need. A few simple guidelines will get you started.- Sony 46" BRAVIA V Series LCD Flat Panel HDTV ReviewIf you're looking for an amazing HDTV that will enhance any entertainment room, then you should check out this breathtaking 46" Sony BRAVIA LCD Television.
Magnavox 32" 720p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV/DVD Combo ReviewThis LCD HDTV will absolutely blow your mind with all of the features and overall quality that it features. If you are looking for a new HDTV than this is a great cost-effectiv...
Product Review: KWorld External ATSC/QAM TVBox HDMI EditionThe KWorld External TVBox HDMI Edition is a digital television tuner that brings DTV to your HDMI or DVI capable monitor for low cost DTV.- What is a HDMI Cable?This article tells about HDMI cables.
- Product Review: Lindy HDMI Switch Remote 3 Port
- XCM XFPS 360 Pro and HDMI DVI Crossover Selector
- Significance of HDMI Cable Length
- Monster Cable - Ultra Series 600 4' HDMI A/V Cable: Review
- Are Expensive HDMI Cables Worth the Price?
- Does Video Quality Increase on the Roku If You Install It Using HDMI Cables?
- Installing HDMI Cables
1 Comments
Post a CommentThanks for the article man. It's true, you'd need to make use of the HDMI port on your HDTV rather than the other ports to get the best video quality when you stream the contents of your computer/laptop over to your HDTV. It would be even more awesome if we can do that even if the computer or laptop isn't in the same room as the HDTV. The solution? Netgear Push2TV! This device makes use of the HDMI port on the HDTV and acts as a wireless adapter, displaying what you see on your computer/laptop on to your HDTV. So instead of connecting the computer/laptop via an HDMI cable, the Netgear Push2TV takes its place, and wirelessly displays the contents of your computer/laptop even if they're in separate rooms in the house. To know more about Netgear's Push2TV product, just check it out here, http://bit.ly/bByST7. I'm sure you'll love it too.