Displaying Dell laptop on Samsung Plasma TV

[Chris Jenkins]

Hey guys,

What do I need in order to use my Samsung plasma as a computer monitor for my Dell laptop?

I'm not very computer-knowledgable

Thanks in advance.

 

[Ben Herbert]

Do you have a HDMI Port on your laptop? I use HDMI from my notebook to my tv.

 

[Victor Ivanov]

Yep I do the same. One HDMI - HDMI cable or if you don't have a HDMI port on your laptop you could buy DVI to HDMI or VGA to HDMI depends on what port you have but you won't have sound with the last two.

 

[Chris Jenkins]

Thanks guys.

No I only have the standard VGA connection.
Anyone know where I can pick up a cheap VGA-to-HDMI cable? As the ones I've found are quite pricey!

 

[Jim Cole]

Good luck with finding a cable inexpensively as the HDMI cables are pricey no matter what. You might have a look on Amazon.com or Newegg though, you might just get lucky.

 

[Chris Jenkins]

OK so I got a VGA to HDMI cable but apparently you need a converter, not just the cable.