pc to tv converter

[braveops]

any one know of a pc to tv converter adapter or box? i have a laptop that i want to use for movies off my thumb drive to my hd projector .my laptops dont have hdmi but 1 has s-vid and the other just has regular output and no s-vid on projector only rca type and hdmi and pic was kinda fuzzy

[Terryl]

Take a look at one of these hummers....


http://www.amazon.com/Atlona-AT-HDPIX2-USB-HDMI-Converter/dp/B003TUEZA4

[satchick]

You can get an S-video to RCA adaptor, but it'll still be a low resolution (640x480). Terryl posted a link to the VGA converters, which to work a bit better...

Does the projector not have VGA or RGB?

[igoreshka]

Take a look at one of these hummers....


http://www.amazon.com/Atlona-AT-HDPIX2-USB-HDMI-Converter/dp/B003TUEZA4
this one?
http://www.atlona.com/images/D/AT-HDPIX_TOP_SM.jpg
ATLONA USB TO HDMI CONVERTER

MODEL: AT-HDPiX2

Atlona Technologies presents the all new USB to HDMI adapter, the AT-HDPiX2. This new solution is designed to add a HDMI port to any computer (Mac or PC) and has limitless applications in both consumer and commercial environments. From digital signage to home theater, the all new HDPiX2 provides a simple solution for viewing content from a computer on any HDTV making it the perfect device for any consumer or commercial application. Set up is as simple as plug and play; convenient for any user, no matter the level of technical knowledge. Connect up to 6 AT-HDPiX2's to a PC and up to 4 AT-HDPiX's to a Mac. The HDPiX2 is able to display resolutions up to 1080p or 1600x1200. The AT-HDPiX2 also includes a 6 ft. HDMI cable.Audio is supported via the USB connection and is embedded into the HDMI output.

Applications:

The AT-HDPiX2 is a perfect device for viewing content from a computer on any HDTV making it the perfect device for any consumer or commercial applications. The HDPiX2 becomes your second video card which allows you to clone another HDTV monitor which will be an identical replication of your laptop or desktop screen. Whatever you do on the computer will display on your main computer as well as on the HDTV you are connecting the HDPiX2 to. Most of our customers are using the HDPiX2 for watching YouTube, Hulu, downloaded movies, photos, Powerpoint presentatiosn and many others because the HDPiX2 also carries the audio from the computer to the HDTV. The user has no limit on what to display!

Key Features:
Plug & play. Installs in seconds.
Easily connect up to 6 (Windows OS)/ 4 (Mac OS) monitors to one PC through USB 2.0.
Offers Great quality video and Audio though HDMI output.
Supports resolution up to 1080p or 1600x1200
Bundled Software
Audio embedded into HDMI
Supports Extended and Mirror Functions
Supports screen resolution and color quality adjustment in extended mode.
Allows you to rotate the screen on the add-on monitor by 90, 180 or 270 degrees
Supports online update automatically.
Compatible with Windows XP and Vista (32/64bit)and Window 7, Snow Leopard 10.6.2 and 10.6.3, Leopard 10.5.8, Tiger 10.4.11 (new support is added monthly. Please check DisplayLink.com for updates)
Completely new architecture to support Vista Aero (32/64bit).
Supports all Intel Macs.
No external power supply needed (power is supplied from the PC through USB connection).

Minimum System Requirements:
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista (32/64 bit) and Windows 7, Snow Leopard 10.6.2 and 10.6.3,
Leopard 10.5.8, Tiger 10.4.11 (new support is added monthly. Please check DisplayLink.com for updates)
Processor: Pentium 4 2.4GHz or above
512MB RAM or above
Available USB 2.0 port
30Mb of available disk space

Technical Specifications:
Video Input: USB 2.0
Video Output: HDMI up to 1080p or 1600x1200
Audio Input: USB 2.0
Audio Output: HDMI
USB: 2.0
Supported Operating Systems: Window XP/7, Vista 32/64, Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11 or Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.5 and Snow Leopard 10.6.3
Dimensions (in): 4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0"
Weight: 7 oz..

Package Includes:
Atlona USB to HDMI Converter device
6 ft. HDMI Cable
Operation Manual
Driver CD x 1

[Terryl]

Yup, look up some of the reviews on it.

[braveops]

thanx i was hoping for a cheap fix.lol anyone use this one?

this is the one i have a pro 6 hxxp://www.hdprojectorworld.com/proseries6.html

anyone know the pic quality with one of these? i seen some on flebay like this but not sure how good it would be?

hxxp://cgi.ebay.ca/USB-3-RCA-RGB-Female-Video-Converter-Cable-HDTV-TV-/320505988799?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4a9fa546bf

[satchick]

That projector has a VGA port on it.... Why not just run a VGA cable from your computer? That would give the best picture quality.

[Terryl]

thanx i was hoping for a cheap fix.lol anyone use this one?

this is the one i have a pro 6 hxxp://www.hdprojectorworld.com/proseries6.html

anyone know the pic quality with one of these? i seen some on flebay like this but not sure how good it would be?

hxxp://cgi.ebay.ca/USB-3-RCA-RGB-Female-Video-Converter-Cable-HDTV-TV-/320505988799?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4a9fa546bf

The cheaper you go the cheaper the pic is going to look. (sorry I'm a video fanatic)

I use a commercial HDMI PCI card for my media center, the pic is great but it costs a pretty penny, I tried some of the other video cards with DVI outputs and wasn't that impressed with the picture.

You want a good looking pic on HD look into one of these hummers.


http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/686583-REG/Blackmagic_Design_BDLKHDEXTR3D_DeckLink_HD_Extreme _3D.html

[braveops]

That projector has a VGA port on it.... Why not just run a VGA cable from your computer? That would give the best picture quality.

tried the vga cable and the words are fuzzy

[braveops]

The cheaper you go the cheaper the pic is going to look. (sorry I'm a video fanatic)

I use a commercial HDMI PCI card for my media center, the pic is great but it costs a pretty penny, I tried some of the other video cards with DVI outputs and wasn't that impressed with the picture.

You want a good looking pic on HD look into one of these hummers.


http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/686583-REG/Blackmagic_Design_BDLKHDEXTR3D_DeckLink_HD_Extreme _3D.html

damm thats more than my projector.i think i could get a new laptop for the price of that.lol

[Terryl]

Things are fuzzy?

What do you expect?

That model only has a 700 to1 contrast ratio, (sharpness of picture) not very good in my professional opinion.

You want a good picture you should have got this one,
http://www.hdprojectorworld.com/proseries10.html it has a 2000 to 1 contrast ratio.

Also how far are you running the VGA cable?

[satchick]

If the VGA connection is fuzzy, RCA or S-video will be even worse...... Did you try adjusting the resolution on the computer? Is the projector in focus?

Also note that you have a multimedia projector, not a data projector. A multimedia projector is really just for playing games and watching movies, not for viewing text...

[braveops]

well got it better now tried other laptop and got a better vga cable and now i can read the words and watch tv on it

[Condor]

So how about this one???.. Anyone have any input on this gadget?? As I am also looking for something like that...

The Atlona AT-HDVieW is designed to take video and audio signal from PC or Laptop and upscale it to digital HDMI output of wide-range HDTV and PC resolutions, up to 1080p. The AT-HDVieW is a plug and play device, it will automatically sense the native resolution of the display and scale the computer's output to match it. The converter will take audio signal from the computer and embedded it into the HDMI signal output, so that user is able to enjoy both audio and video though one cable. The HDVieW is a scaler-converter, which means that it will always work without any adjustments to the video card software in addition to that the video quality will be dramatically increased due to the built-in high quality scaler. The Atlona converter is USB powered and therefore will not require additional power supplies.



Note: The Atlona AT-HDVieW was only designed to work in North America. The output signal is only 60Hz and therefore will only work within USA and Canada. If you are not located in USA or Canada, you will need another converter AT-HDVieW50.



Features:

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Display VGA signals out of Laptop or Desktop to an HDTV or a Monitor
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Audio Compatible, the converter will take audio from the computer and embedded it to the HDMI output along with video signal
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High Quality scaler allows any PC resolution to be scaled to a native resolution of the display up to 1080p
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Converter will automatically sense the native resolution of the display and adjust to the output to that resolution, manual selection is also available
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Supports resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200
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USB Powered
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VGA, Audio and USB pig-tail cables are attached to the converter
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Plug & Play
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6ft HDMI Cable is Included

Specifications:

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Inputs: VGA, USB and Audio (3.5mm input)
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Output: HDMI
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Output Resolutions: 480p@60, 720p@60, 1080p@60, 1280x800@60, 1366x768@60, 1920x1200@60
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Input Resolutions: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x800, 1280x768, 1280x1024, 1680x1050, 1600x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200
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Dimensions: 4.4(W) x 2.5(D) x 1(H)
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Weight: 0.5LB
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Warranty: 3 years

[KIDWCKED]

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