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Chr0n0

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4. September 2006 @ 15:29

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Hello.

I am interested in viewing videos that I have on my Dell Dimension 3000 computer(particularly .rmvb and .avi files via RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, and WinAmp) on my television - a Toshiba Widescreen HDTV with S-Video capabilities. I upgraded the video card in my Dell to a NVidia GeForce 5500 OC graphics card. I was planning on purchasing the "Pro S-Video to 3 RCA, 6 ft." cable from www.svideo.com. Would I be able to play movies on my computer and view them on my television if I was to use this cable? If so, what will the video quality be like? Are there better alternatives out there?

Any suggestions and feedback are greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

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Jallan

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6. September 2006 @ 01:15

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What model is your television? Yes, you can use s-video on your tele and the quality will be around 800x600 (or widescreen equivalent). Depending on the inputs on the tv, you maybe be able to use analog RGB or perhaps even DVI/HDMI to achieve a better/clearer resolution.

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18. September 2006 @ 04:26

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I was planning on purchasing the "Pro S-Video to 3 RCA, 6 ft." cable from www.svideo.com.

You would be better off with a S-Video to S-Video lead in this instance if your TV supports it... Which anything made within a decade should. :) As far as resolution goes, I have mine set to 1024 x 768 on a CTV.

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Would I be able to play movies on my computer and view them on my television if I was to use this cable?

Yes, anything your PC can play will now run through your TV. Your TV will act as a primary monitor.

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Are there better alternatives out there?

Always! I will attempt to compile a list of order from best to worst...

HDMI/DVI (basically any digital connection is the best choice!)--->Component--->S-Video--->RCA/Standard AV leads (Yellow)--->RF connection (yuk!! lol)

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Chr0n0

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19. September 2006 @ 19:11

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Thank you very much, Jallan and Ryu77. Your information was exactly what I was looking for.

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