Hi there.
I plan on purchasing a new laptop and TV so that the two can be happy together
I have some questions though!
The TV I plan to purchase will either be a 42" plasma or a 40" or so LCD flat panel. The resolution on the plasma will be 1024x768, while on the LCD it will be 1366x768. Both will have a PC input (VGA I believe, or is it called RGB? The analog one anyway lol). There is also the possibility that I could go the DVI -> HDMI route, but most TV manufacturer's don't suggest that. I think the analog route would be best...
Anways, on to the laptop decisions. Firstly, the laptop will be in the same room as the TV and will act as a desktop replacement. So the only moving around will be from the desk to the TV in the same room. Not much travelling involved. I figure a 17" would be ideal, but maybe a 15.4" would suffice. So, on to the questions!
1. Will the video/graphics of the laptop be important? There may be some gaming on it (along the lines of Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 and such, not terribly demanding). But if the resolution of the TV will only be 1024x768 would it, matter? 1366x768? Also, what specifically should I look for in regards to the video/graphics specs. I'm confused with all this "TV-Out" business. Some clarification would be nice...
2. I believe I would be using a VGA cable to connect the laptop to the TV, correct? What would be the length of this cable? Are there extenders available? I ask because I want to sit on the couch when watching the TV, not being constrained 1 foot from the screen...
3. I feel like I'm missing something. Is there anything else I should be aware of in regards to this whole HTPC-type set up?
4. SUGGESTIONS! What models would be good choices. Price as low as possible!
THANKS!
I plan on purchasing a new laptop and TV so that the two can be happy together
I have some questions though!The TV I plan to purchase will either be a 42" plasma or a 40" or so LCD flat panel. The resolution on the plasma will be 1024x768, while on the LCD it will be 1366x768. Both will have a PC input (VGA I believe, or is it called RGB? The analog one anyway lol). There is also the possibility that I could go the DVI -> HDMI route, but most TV manufacturer's don't suggest that. I think the analog route would be best...
Anways, on to the laptop decisions. Firstly, the laptop will be in the same room as the TV and will act as a desktop replacement. So the only moving around will be from the desk to the TV in the same room. Not much travelling involved. I figure a 17" would be ideal, but maybe a 15.4" would suffice. So, on to the questions!
1. Will the video/graphics of the laptop be important? There may be some gaming on it (along the lines of Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 and such, not terribly demanding). But if the resolution of the TV will only be 1024x768 would it, matter? 1366x768? Also, what specifically should I look for in regards to the video/graphics specs. I'm confused with all this "TV-Out" business. Some clarification would be nice...
2. I believe I would be using a VGA cable to connect the laptop to the TV, correct? What would be the length of this cable? Are there extenders available? I ask because I want to sit on the couch when watching the TV, not being constrained 1 foot from the screen...
3. I feel like I'm missing something. Is there anything else I should be aware of in regards to this whole HTPC-type set up?
4. SUGGESTIONS! What models would be good choices. Price as low as possible!
THANKS!
