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74102	2002-08-26 22:23:00	I have a Compaq Armada 110 with a DVD player. I would like to watch DVD movies on my TV but there is no PAL out plug. Is it possible to connet this computer to the TV and where would I get any connectors from?	Arbie (1643)
74103	2002-08-26 22:30:00	Assuming your laptop only has a svga monitor output socket, the only way is reasonably expensive, and requires a svga - tv out convertor. These used to be available but have not seen them lately, but were a couple of hundred dollars or more. There is no compatable signals available in normal monitor out sockets.	godfather (25)
74104	2002-08-27 00:45:00	its cheaper to buy a standalone dvd player these days on a desktop you can add a hollywood plus card that gives you a excellent picture and sound	kiwibeat (304)
74105	2002-08-27 01:02:00	Quite a few graphics cards have TV out now. There are also TV tuner cards available. I think I've seen standalone TV out cards as well. Here are some e.g.s. www.computerfuture.co.nz Or try any on-line retailer. Look under hardware - TV capture The connection is normally via composite (yellow RCA plug) or S-Video (better). I think they are probably a better bet than trying to rewire/adapt a VGA out plug.	Taneat (1644)
74106	2002-08-27 01:05:00	Excuse my ignorance but is the armada a laptop? If so please ignore my previous. Cheers	Taneat (1644)
74107	2002-08-27 04:51:00	Its a laptop, so add-in cards are not an option. The suggestion to but a stand-alone DVD is probably as cheap as an adaptor and will be far better in output in most cases. TV out is often quite low resolution (800x600)	godfather (25)
74108	2002-08-27 07:01:00	2 Specials on at the moment. Dick Smiths have a VGA-TV adapter for about $190. K-Mart have a DVD player for $220. Take your pick.	andy (473)
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