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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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what do i need to use my 32" lcd tv as my monitor? thanks.
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 12:10 PM
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depends on the tv's inputs, my 32" lcd has a vga input as well as dv, hdmi, component, S-A/V
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by TeggerLS
depends on the tv's inputs, my 32" lcd has a vga input as well as dv, hdmi, component, S-A/V
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also depends on what you ahve on your pc/laptop
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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tv has dvi and pc inputs, no hdmi. not sure what i have on my comp, what are the requirements?
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Frankie Dirtbag
tv has dvi and pc inputs, no hdmi. not sure what i have on my comp, what are the requirements?
pc?...i guess you mean vga?
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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that'll look like crap
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by janiVI
pc?...i guess you mean vga?
rgb? i think.
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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what is your tv and what is your video card
we will tell you if you can or not
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by clickwir
that'll look like crap

why would vga look like crap on and lcd?
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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i guess you can go dvi to dvi... assuming your video card has dvi, if not you can get a vga->dvi converter
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