Laptop HDMI to HDTV

[FZRACE97]

I bought a new laptop. The manual says I can run
it through an HDTV and get full 720/1080 HD resolution
with an HDMI cable. The only ports are a couple of USBs
and a 9-pin socket.
So, can I use a USB to HDMI cable? Anyone doing this?

Thasnks

[salsashark]

Which laptop?

Mine has HDMI, so I just yank the one out of the bluray and plug it into the computer.

[FZRACE97]

Toshiba Satellite pro, its got HD video...

[Ghost]

Website claims it has an HDMI port, just use that?



http://us.toshiba.com/computers/laptops/satellite-pro/
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[FZRACE97]

It does not come with an HDMI port.
OK here is another approach: can I connect it thru my WiFi to
my Wii, and to my TV that way?

[salsashark]

Which Satellite Pro do you have? I'm looking for a connection inventory.

[Nooch]

It does not come with an HDMI port.
OK here is another approach: can I connect it thru my WiFi to
my Wii, and to my TV that way?

Is it possible that you are mistaking the HDMI for a USB?

Not trying to insult your intelligence, stranger things have happened...

[FZRACE97]

No HDMI ports on this model Satellite pro C655 series.
Yes its the cheapest model. I only got to take on my work field assignment
so I would have something to accesss the Interwebs. and get mail
Its OK Nooch, I'm not insulted

[JonnyD]

Looking through the images of the laptops on Toshiba's site, the only one I see that has an HDMI port is the 14" Satellite pro (from the link above):
http://us.toshiba.com/computers/laptops/satellite-pro/L740/L740-EZ1413

I haven't seen a USB -> HDMI adapter yet...

Well I'll be... apparently one is made relatively cheaply. This may be your only option, something like this:
http://aluratek.com/usb-to-hdmi-720p-adapter-with-audio#

[salsashark]

May need to look into something like this

http://www.monoprice.com/products/search.asp?keyword=usb+to+hdmi&x=0&y=0

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815158188

I looked into this in the past, but then my old laptop died and I had to replace anyways.

[TurboGizzmo]

I use a DVI to HDMI adaptor for watching trainings on my TV....not SUPER HD on my 50inch but enough to get the job done.

[Owen_R6]

Just like turbo's setup, i've got a spare DVI - HDMI you could snag from me if i can find it...

just moved so most stuff is still boxed up (i'm kinda lazy putting stuff away)

[FZRACE97]

ok, stupid question. What is DVI? I assume Digital Video Interface. no audio?
What kind of port does DVI require.

Thanks for all the input guys.

[TurboGizzmo]

ok, stupid question. What is DVI? I assume Digital Video Interface. no audio?
What kind of port does DVI require.

Thanks for all the input guys.
http://www.databyteshop.nl/productinformatie/illustraties/Computerbehuizingen/F2E4162CP2.jpg

Big part of the connector is DVI (assume your laptop has this if its newer) and the smaller end would go to your TVs HDMI input....it would not send sound just video.

Examples of video output types:

http://res1.windows.microsoft.com/resbox/en/Windows%207/main/18920ef4-bc88-4280-952f-eb9956b2f27f_44.jpg

[vort3xr6]

I have a spare DVI - HDMI if you want it. I bought it but it was too short. Only a 2 footer IRC.

[Ghost]

ok, stupid question. What is DVI? I assume Digital Video Interface. no audio?
What kind of port does DVI require.

Thanks for all the input guys.

No audio, you'll still need an audio/speaker out for sound