Cable hook up help???

Question

i have a computer monitor that i never use ever since i got my laptop how can i hook up tv to it now i know i can hook up my laptop to it i already did that. but i want tv on it. i have windows media center and when i go to set up a tv it says i don't have a tuner. if thats the case what type of tuner should i buy. for any other info contact me.

Answer 1

yeah u need a tuner, thats a part you have to put on your computer or some computer come with one.  The tuner uses a cord that comes from a Serial Port on your Laptop.  It looks like a bigger Mouse cord like on desktop PCs.  This cord can go into some tv's and many dvd players as an auxillary.  The AUX channel will play what is streaming from this cord, usually set to channel AUX, zero, or around there, if not its a button on ya remote like "input" or video source etc.  I don't know the fundamentals of how a tuner works, but if you buy one.. that manufacturer should have some info.  Check out the microsoft site and your laptop's company's site for more information about a tuner... within the manuals or tech support.  I have HP and I chat with them all the time about setting up new products.  I dont know if other companies are as great.  But honestly, not alot of folks walk around with tv on their laptop, i heard some people use a TiVo device out there in california, on the east coast we just watch web shows, podcast, and youtube, lol.  I believe even with tuner, it may just turn ya monitor into a tv screen, but only with the cable attached.  For cable everywhere, there will be more things to learn as this is a new market for some cellular providers and particular cable companies.  Sprint may know.  Take it easy, i thought i would give u something to run with, so research a little more. Asking the right questions can turn u into a genious?  Wikipedia, About.com, and Google.