What cable do I need to connect my laptop to my T.V.?

Question

What cable do I need to connect my laptop to my T.V.?

Answer 1

You must check to see which interfaces your PC and TV have in common.

If your computer and TV have S-Video ports, then an S-Video cable.

If your computer and TV have VGA ports, then a VGA cable.

If your computer and TV have DVI ports, then a DVI cable.

If your computer and TV have HDMI ports, then an HDMI cable.

Sorry, it's not that I mean to be sarcastic, it's just that it really depends on your video card and television set.  You can also get adapter cables (ex. S-Video to RCA) if your television and video card do not have any ports in common.

Answer 2

It depends on what type of external monitor port your laptop has.  It could be VGA, S-VHS, DVI-I, HDMI.  Each type uses a different shaped connector.  It also depends on what type(s) of inputs are available on your television.  Those could be co-axial, S-VHS, DVI-I, HDMI.

Check the owners manual for your laptop and for your television.  This way you can purchase the correct cable on your first trip to Best Buy.