Technology Help - Connect Laptop to HDTV

[UT IE 95]

Since my $100/month cable bill doesn't provide me with enough entertainment, I would like to hook my laptop to my HDTV to view netflix and the like.

I have a 47" Visio LCD HDTV and a Dell Inspiron laptop using Comcast ISP over a wireless router.

I can search google, but first hand experience is what I'm really looking for.

 

[DrRosenRosen]

VGA cable from the laptop to the HDTV.

 

[UT IE 95]

VGA cable from the laptop to the HDTV.

Isn't VGA standard def?

 

[kev20]

bite the bullet.

The Netflix Player by Roku | Netflix Instantly on your TVhttp://www.netflix.com/NetflixReadyDevices?lnkctr=wnph_nfrd&lnkce=nrdwiphpra

 

[rwemyss]

Isn't VGA standard def?

VGA is analog, but it is capable of much higher resolutions than HD res.

I think you're confused by the difference between analog and digital vs. the difference between SD and HD.

 

[DrRosenRosen]

rwemyss is correct.

Also, if you're streaming Netflix, you aren't exactly getting an HD picture. Although, a VGA cable would more than handle it (in case you ever have HD content on the laptop you want to stream to the TV).

 

[UT IE 95]

thanks guys. went to bestbuy and picked up a VGA and 3.5 audio cable. Now I can't get the netflix instant movie to start. It's always something.

And yes, I should have just bought a roku device, but I thought I'd try it without the big investment. I have $20 invested in this so far.