what wire to connect lap-top to tv?

Question

hi, i have a acer aspire 5332 tap-top and i want to Connect it to my tv to watch video etc on a larger screen, i have a modern flat screen tv so i guess they must all have similar fittings but i dnt know what the lead is called to Connect two?? im not very Technical!!

Answer 1

depends on the laptop AND the TV

there is a convergence on TV's to become more like (computer) monitors. some modern TV's support all manner of external connections, including:-

RGB (19 pin 'D' plug)

Component Video (3 or possibly 4 0.25" RCA connectors)

HDMI



depends on your laptop, and what connectors it has

the best is probably going to be HDMI, followed by RGB, Im not aware of any /many laptops that have component video connectors, although soem laptop base stations (optional accessory)do have component video and other connectors such as Spdif (actually a sound / audio connector, but is sometimes is used in conjunction with video outputs (such as component video) to carry the sound ) and svideo.

Answer 2

look at the specs of the lap top ie input and out put sockets

Answer 3

Lots of wire, or just one cable.

Answer 4

You need an HDMI lead, look it up.