What Do I Need To Connect My Laptop And Desktop To My Lcd Hdtv?
What do I need to buy? what are the connections called that my tv needs to do this? Is there any way I can do this wireless?
What do I need to buy? what are the connections called that my tv needs to do this? Is there any way I can do this wireless?
LCD HDTVs usually have HDMI ports. If your computer has an HDMI output, all you need is a standard HDMI cable to connect the two. HDMI is also compatible with DVI, so if your computer has a DVI output you can use a DVI-to-HDMI cable to connect to your LCD HDTV.
If your computer only has an old VGA port, hopefully your LCD HDTV has a VGA port too. If it does, you use a standard VGA monitor cable.
And no, there is no practical way to wirelessly transmit video from your computer to an HDTV, unless you are willing to pony up $800 for a WHDMI extender: http://reviews.cnet.com/audio-video-dist…
For the laptop you will need a docking station, its good as you wouldn’t need to pulling vga/dvi cables in and out. Check with your notebook manufacturer.
For the main component you need a multiport kvm switch, it enables you to toggle between systems.
for example
Laptop w/ docking station and desktop – connect to (input) -> kvm switch -> connect to your lcd tv (output).