How to connect a T60p to a TV

Message

harpyeagle · #1 Post by **harpyeagle** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 5:06 pm

I do this a lot with my current Dell Inspiron 8500.

However, learning that T60p does not have a S-Video, i am not sure if i can connect this to a TV and i am afraid if i would get a good quality TV Picture even if i did.

I would appreciate if someone can help me.

tvsjr · #2 Post by **tvsjr** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 8:57 pm

Depends on the TV. My TV (HDTV) has a DVI input... I can simply connect up via DVI.

#3 Post by **tomh009** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 8:59 pm

I use the VGA input with my X31.

deeastman · #4 Post by **deeastman** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 9:57 pm

tvsjr wrote:Depends on the TV. My TV (HDTV) has a DVI input... I can simply connect up via DVI.

Note to OP, only if you have a docking station. The T60 does not have a DVI output.

masterus · #5 Post by **masterus** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:23 pm

Hi

It's very easy to connect T60 to TV..just use speciall cable..from one side you have monitor plug on other have just TV antena plug..
you can buy that kind of cable for about 10$

Regards

tvsjr · #6 Post by **tvsjr** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:30 pm

deeastman wrote:
tvsjr wrote:Depends on the TV. My TV (HDTV) has a DVI input... I can simply connect up via DVI.
Note to OP, only if you have a docking station. The T60 does not have a DVI output.

Oops, yes, that's quite correct. I can also run a VGA-DVI converter and go that way.

masterus wrote:It's very easy to connect T60 to TV..just use speciall cable..from one side you have monitor plug on other have just TV antena plug..
you can buy that kind of cable for about 10$

Huh? If you were going to plug it into the antenna port, you would need an FM modulator, not just a cable.

creed_mty · #7 Post by **creed_mty** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 10:58 pm

I have another new question:

What kind of converter is good for a 22" monitor which is 1680 x 1050 and 1000:1 contrast????

#8 Post by **tomh009** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 11:08 pm

Which monitor make/model is it?

creed_mty · #9 Post by **creed_mty** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 10:47 pm

tomh009 wrote:Which monitor make/model is it?

display: 22" 1680 x 1050 Max resolution!
brand: X2gen
Model: MW22U
Brightness: 350 cds
Contrast: 1000:1

That's all I know it works beautiful when i connect my thinkpad through my vga port. but i want to convert my monito in to TV.

any help i appreciate!!! thank's!

masterus · #10 Post by **masterus** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 9:43 am

Hi

Sorry for my mistake in my post-reply..ofcourse on one side you have monitor-plug and on the other send of that cable you have EURO-SCART plug

Once again sorry for error

Regards

bastafidli · #11 Post by **bastafidli** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 5:57 pm

I have done extensive search through various forums and internet.
You cannot use the cable VGA->S-Video/Composite. All reports I saw say it will not work. From what I understand there are only 2 solutions. Converter and docking station with additional card.

Converter
This is the only portable solution and it seems like this is actually the only cost effective solution which is guaranteed to work (since it doesn't require any drivers). The reviews I found claim quite good quality especially for watching on standard TVs.

Avermedia Quickplay

http://www.amazon.com/AVERMEDIA-PQUICKP ... lectronics

Docking station
IBM has now solution for TV-Out with T60. This is straight from tabook:

ThinkPad Advanced Dock 47 250310U ann 09/20/05
ThinkPad Advanced Dock supports dual-head graphics adapter
ATI X1300LE 256MB Dual Head/TV-out part number 41U5028

Unfortunately it will cost you over $300.

masterus · #12 Post by **masterus** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:08 am

Hi

For every T60 users who would like to connect their machines to TV, I have found that , unfortunne it's in Polish language , so if you have any questions just PM me.

Regards

steveg47 · #13 Post by **steveg47** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 1:53 pm

masterus wrote:Hi

For every T60 users who would like to connect their machines to TV, I have found that , unfortunne it's in Polish language , so if you have any questions just PM me.

Regards

Have you actually tried the device on a t60????

DrummerDave · #14 Post by **DrummerDave** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:30 pm

Has anyone actually used the AverMedia Quickplay?
I recently baught it and hook everything up from my laptop to my TV according to the half page (vauge) instructions and did not get video. This stupid little product has no product support.

#15 Post by **GomJabbar** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:59 pm

DrummerDave wrote:Has anyone actually used the AverMedia Quickplay?
I recently baught it and hook everything up from my laptop to my TV according to the half page (vauge) instructions and did not get video. This stupid little product has no product support.

Can you see your desktop on the TV, but not video?

DrummerDave · #16 Post by **DrummerDave** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:42 pm

Well, I finally got it to work. I had to turn on the presentation director.
Stupid me.

How to connect a T60p to a TV

How to connect a T60p to a TV

Who is online