> If I have a vga out port on my laptop can't I just get a simple vga monitor > cable (http://tinyurl.com/yjnyy37) or even one that has an integrated sound > cable on it (http://tinyurl.com/yfrxj5k) and show whatever from the computer > on my TV since it has a VGA port without buying some folderol that seems to > do nothing?? My thinkpad has the facility to show an external monitor only > or together with the LCD .any advice?
Yes, I've connected my ThinkPad directly to a TV with a VGA input. Works fine. Nothing else is needed. ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************