Video cables connecting laptop to big screen TV

saren · **Video cables connecting laptop to big screen TV -** 19-11-2008, 19:04

Video cables connecting laptop to big screen TV

I am looking for a cable to buy that allows me to watch AVI/MPG files (running on my laptop) on different Big screen TV''s. I know there are S-VIDEO cables, and VGA cables for sale, but what's the difference? Also, do I need any software, like a CD with drivers? Or is just a matter of connecting the cable, and fine tuning the monitor/LCD resolution settings on my Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop? Which configurations are necessary? I am running XP. I'm also streaming a lot of video (so the videos are not always on my hardrive when they're playing). I hope it's not an issue.

Thanks.

p.s.
How much are these cables in Europe?

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saren (Offline) Member Official Member Posts: 40 Join Date: 10 Mar 2008 Country:	Video cables connecting laptop to big screen TV - 19-11-2008, 19:04 Video cables connecting laptop to big screen TV I am looking for a cable to buy that allows me to watch AVI/MPG files (running on my laptop) on different Big screen TV''s. I know there are S-VIDEO cables, and VGA cables for sale, but what's the difference? Also, do I need any software, like a CD with drivers? Or is just a matter of connecting the cable, and fine tuning the monitor/LCD resolution settings on my Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop? Which configurations are necessary? I am running XP. I'm also streaming a lot of video (so the videos are not always on my hardrive when they're playing). I hope it's not an issue. Thanks. p.s. How much are these cables in Europe?