VGA vs HDMI

I watch streaming videos/media on TV. I have connected my laptop to TV
through a cable (I guess s-video cable). My TV is old and so is
laptop. I am thinking to change TV (42" LED).

One store is of the opinion that I must get a new computer with
provision for HDMI connection to TV.

The other store advises that there will hardly be any difference
between VGA and HDMI connection. So I can keep my old laptop doing the
the same job with new TV. He however failed to show me a demo in the
store that
could have satisfied me.

My question is: which opinion should I go by?

n o s p a m p l e a s e wrote:
I watch streaming videos/media on TV. I have connected my laptop to TV
through a cable (I guess s-video cable). My TV is old and so is
laptop. I am thinking to change TV (42" LED).

One store is of the opinion that I must get a new computer with
provision for HDMI connection to TV.

The other store advises that there will hardly be any difference
between VGA and HDMI connection. So I can keep my old laptop doing the
the same job with new TV. He however failed to show me a demo in the
store that
could have satisfied me.

My question is: which opinion should I go by?


Try searching the web with this as your search term:

HDMI versus VGA

Daddy

Depends on the TV. Samsung and Vizio do well with VGA (at least the
ones I own). LG is a failure.

Make sure that VGA supports the native panel resolution. If so, HDMI
and VGA will be virtually identical.

-----Original Message-----
From: n o s p a m p l e a s e ]
Posted At: Sunday, January 17, 2010 12:41 PM
Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Conversation: VGA vs HDMI
Subject: VGA vs HDMI

I watch streaming videos/media on TV. I have connected my laptop to TV
through a cable (I guess s-video cable). My TV is old and so is
laptop. I am thinking to change TV (42" LED).

One store is of the opinion that I must get a new computer with
provision for HDMI connection to TV.

The other store advises that there will hardly be any difference
between VGA and HDMI connection. So I can keep my old laptop doing the
the same job with new TV. He however failed to show me a demo in the
store that
could have satisfied me.

My question is: which opinion should I go by?

On Jan 17, 2:09*pm, "Tom Scales" wrote:
Depends on the TV. *Samsung and Vizio do well with VGA (at least the
ones I own). *LG is a failure.

Make sure that VGA supports the native panel resolution. *If so, HDMI
and VGA will be virtually identical.

-----Original Message-----
From: n o s p a m p l e a s e ]
Posted At: Sunday, January 17, 2010 12:41 PM
Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Conversation: VGA vs HDMI
Subject: VGA vs HDMI

I watch streaming videos/media on TV. I have connected my laptop to TV
through a cable (I guess s-video cable). My TV is old and so is
laptop. I am thinking to change TV (42" LED).

One store is of the opinion that I must get a new computer with
provision for HDMI connection to TV.

The other store advises that there will hardly be any difference
between VGA and HDMI connection. So I can keep my old laptop doing the
the same job with new TV. He however failed to show me a demo in the
store that
could have satisfied me.

My question is: which opinion should I go by?

Our Samsung (40" LCD) works great thru VGA! (Now I need a better
wireless desktop!)

bob

Bob Villa wrote:
On Jan 17, 2:09 pm, "Tom Scales" wrote:
Depends on the TV. Samsung and Vizio do well with VGA (at least the
ones I own). LG is a failure.

Make sure that VGA supports the native panel resolution. If so, HDMI
and VGA will be virtually identical.

-----Original Message-----
From: n o s p a m p l e a s e ]
Posted At: Sunday, January 17, 2010 12:41 PM
Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Conversation: VGA vs HDMI
Subject: VGA vs HDMI
I watch streaming videos/media on TV. I have connected my laptop to TV
through a cable (I guess s-video cable). My TV is old and so is
laptop. I am thinking to change TV (42" LED).
One store is of the opinion that I must get a new computer with
provision for HDMI connection to TV.
The other store advises that there will hardly be any difference
between VGA and HDMI connection. So I can keep my old laptop doing the
the same job with new TV. He however failed to show me a demo in the
store that
could have satisfied me.
My question is: which opinion should I go by?

Our Samsung (40" LCD) works great thru VGA! (Now I need a better
wireless desktop!)

bob

You might try a wired connection if you have the cable first. I have my
46" Samsung hooked (wired not wireless) to an old Dell 2400 P4 @ 3.06
Ghz and 1.5Gb Ram as a dedicated HT PC with VGA and it streams great.
The only wireless are the laptops.

Charles

On Jan 18, 3:47*pm, Charles wrote:
Bob Villa wrote:
On Jan 17, 2:09 pm, "Tom Scales" wrote:
Depends on the TV. *Samsung and Vizio do well with VGA (at least the
ones I own). *LG is a failure.

Make sure that VGA supports the native panel resolution. *If so, HDMI
and VGA will be virtually identical.

-----Original Message-----
From: n o s p a m p l e a s e ]
Posted At: Sunday, January 17, 2010 12:41 PM
Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Conversation: VGA vs HDMI
Subject: VGA vs HDMI
I watch streaming videos/media on TV. I have connected my laptop to TV
through a cable (I guess s-video cable). My TV is old and so is
laptop. I am thinking to change TV (42" LED).
One store is of the opinion that I must get a new computer with
provision for HDMI connection to TV.
The other store advises that there will hardly be any difference
between VGA and HDMI connection. So I can keep my old laptop doing the
the same job with new TV. He however failed to show me a demo in the
store that
could have satisfied me.
My question is: which opinion should I go by?

Our Samsung (40" LCD) works great thru VGA! (Now I need a better
wireless desktop!)

bob

You might try a wired connection if you have the cable first. *I have my
46" Samsung hooked (wired not wireless) to an old Dell 2400 P4 @ 3.06
Ghz and 1.5Gb Ram as a dedicated HT PC with VGA and it streams great.
The only wireless are the laptops.

Charles

Not sure what you are talking about. BOTH hdmi and vga are WIRED.
Dave

On Jan 18, 5:18*pm, Dave wrote:
On Jan 18, 3:47*pm, Charles wrote:



Bob Villa wrote:
On Jan 17, 2:09 pm, "Tom Scales" wrote:
Depends on the TV. *Samsung and Vizio do well with VGA (at least the
ones I own). *LG is a failure.

Make sure that VGA supports the native panel resolution. *If so, HDMI
and VGA will be virtually identical.

-----Original Message-----
From: n o s p a m p l e a s e ]
Posted At: Sunday, January 17, 2010 12:41 PM
Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Conversation: VGA vs HDMI
Subject: VGA vs HDMI
I watch streaming videos/media on TV. I have connected my laptop to TV
through a cable (I guess s-video cable). My TV is old and so is
laptop. I am thinking to change TV (42" LED).
One store is of the opinion that I must get a new computer with
provision for HDMI connection to TV.
The other store advises that there will hardly be any difference
between VGA and HDMI connection. So I can keep my old laptop doing the
the same job with new TV. He however failed to show me a demo in the
store that
could have satisfied me.
My question is: which opinion should I go by?

Our Samsung (40" LCD) works great thru VGA! (Now I need a better
wireless desktop!)

bob

You might try a wired connection if you have the cable first. *I have my
46" Samsung hooked (wired not wireless) to an old Dell 2400 P4 @ 3.06
Ghz and 1.5Gb Ram as a dedicated HT PC with VGA and it streams great.
The only wireless are the laptops.

Charles

Not sure what you are talking about. *BOTH hdmi and vga are WIRED.
Dave

Refering to wireless keyb'd and mouse!

"n o s p a m p l e a s e" wrote in message
...
I watch streaming videos/media on TV. I have connected my laptop to TV
through a cable (I guess s-video cable). My TV is old and so is
laptop. I am thinking to change TV (42" LED).

One store is of the opinion that I must get a new computer with
provision for HDMI connection to TV.

If you plan on watching Blu-ray, get the HDMI. The copy protection
won't allow you to play through VGA without cracks.

Tom Lake

Dave wrote:
On Jan 18, 3:47 pm, Charles wrote:
Bob Villa wrote:
On Jan 17, 2:09 pm, "Tom Scales" wrote:
Depends on the TV. Samsung and Vizio do well with VGA (at least the
ones I own). LG is a failure.
Make sure that VGA supports the native panel resolution. If so, HDMI
and VGA will be virtually identical.
-----Original Message-----
From: n o s p a m p l e a s e ]
Posted At: Sunday, January 17, 2010 12:41 PM
Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Conversation: VGA vs HDMI
Subject: VGA vs HDMI
I watch streaming videos/media on TV. I have connected my laptop to TV
through a cable (I guess s-video cable). My TV is old and so is
laptop. I am thinking to change TV (42" LED).
One store is of the opinion that I must get a new computer with
provision for HDMI connection to TV.
The other store advises that there will hardly be any difference
between VGA and HDMI connection. So I can keep my old laptop doing the
the same job with new TV. He however failed to show me a demo in the
store that
could have satisfied me.
My question is: which opinion should I go by?
Our Samsung (40" LCD) works great thru VGA! (Now I need a better
wireless desktop!)
bob
You might try a wired connection if you have the cable first. I have my
46" Samsung hooked (wired not wireless) to an old Dell 2400 P4 @ 3.06
Ghz and 1.5Gb Ram as a dedicated HT PC with VGA and it streams great.
The only wireless are the laptops.

Charles

Not sure what you are talking about. BOTH hdmi and vga are WIRED.
Dave
I assumed from your original post you were watching streaming videos
over the internet thus I was talking about wireless vs wired connections
to your router. If this is not the case, disregard my earlier comment.

Dave wrote:
On Jan 18, 3:47 pm, Charles wrote:
Bob Villa wrote:
On Jan 17, 2:09 pm, "Tom Scales" wrote:
Depends on the TV. Samsung and Vizio do well with VGA (at least the
ones I own). LG is a failure.
Make sure that VGA supports the native panel resolution. If so, HDMI
and VGA will be virtually identical.
-----Original Message-----
From: n o s p a m p l e a s e ]
Posted At: Sunday, January 17, 2010 12:41 PM
Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Conversation: VGA vs HDMI
Subject: VGA vs HDMI
I watch streaming videos/media on TV. I have connected my laptop to TV
through a cable (I guess s-video cable). My TV is old and so is
laptop. I am thinking to change TV (42" LED).
One store is of the opinion that I must get a new computer with
provision for HDMI connection to TV.
The other store advises that there will hardly be any difference
between VGA and HDMI connection. So I can keep my old laptop doing the
the same job with new TV. He however failed to show me a demo in the
store that
could have satisfied me.
My question is: which opinion should I go by?
Our Samsung (40" LCD) works great thru VGA! (Now I need a better
wireless desktop!)
bob
You might try a wired connection if you have the cable first. I have my
46" Samsung hooked (wired not wireless) to an old Dell 2400 P4 @ 3.06
Ghz and 1.5Gb Ram as a dedicated HT PC with VGA and it streams great.
The only wireless are the laptops.

Charles

Not sure what you are talking about. BOTH hdmi and vga are WIRED.
Dave

I assumed from your original post that you were watching streaming
videos from the internet thus the wired / wireless connection to your
router. If this is not the case, disregard my previous statement.
Sorry about the possible confusion.
Charles