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8204 DVI PORT? How can I use it?

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Hi I wanted to plug my 8204 to HDTV when I watch movies and stuff and I was going to use traditional S-video cable, but I realized that I have DVI port and DVI port is supposed to be better

DVI-D - True Digital Video
DVI-D format is used for direct digital connections between source video (namely, video cards) and digital LCD (or rare CRD) monitors. This provides a faster, higher-quality image than with analog, due to the nature of the digital format. All video cards initially produce a digital video signal, which is converted into analog at the VGA output. The analog signal travels to the monitor and is re-converted back into a digital signal. DVI-D eliminates the analog conversion process and improves the connection between source and display.
(http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2....256C030044612F)

It looks like I have DVI-D dual port according to the following diagram.


so I was wondering how I could use this and what I need to buy, please provide me with any information and suggestions. Thank you.
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You'll need a DVI to HDMI converter (it's just a plug, DVI and HDMI are effectively the same standard).

You'll also need to get the sound from the laptop to the tv somehow, but that all depends on what audio inputs your computer has...
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