LaRue Medlin
In Memoriam 1955-2017
I want to hook up my extra Directv dvr to my laptop. Any suggestions. I've found USB stuff for 19$ all the way to 100$. What should I or could I use.....?
AV Input for laptop????????
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LaRue Medlin
In Memoriam 1955-2017
just watching will be fine, it's a drv so I can record what I want on that...
LaRue,
For just watching, I would think a USB adapter for HDMI or Component Video ouput. If your laptop has an HDMI port then you just need an HDMI cable.
Not sure why you would want to watch TV or Movies on your Laptop since the DVR is not really portable, and the quality will not be as good as watching it on a digital or HD TV.
....Rich
For just watching, I would think a USB adapter for HDMI or Component Video ouput. If your laptop has an HDMI port then you just need an HDMI cable.
Not sure why you would want to watch TV or Movies on your Laptop since the DVR is not really portable, and the quality will not be as good as watching it on a digital or HD TV.
....Rich
LaRue Medlin
In Memoriam 1955-2017
I have a 25" monitor hooked into my laptop which sits in the corner on a stand. I have a 19" hdtv upstairs on my alarm dvr, just didn't want anything else on my desk. You know me, just HAVE to fight the norm.....
My laptop has a HDMI port,,, so you are saying I can just hook the dvr to my laptop with a HDMI cable and nothing else is needed.?
My laptop has a HDMI port,,, so you are saying I can just hook the dvr to my laptop with a HDMI cable and nothing else is needed.?
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Thomas Rogers
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LaRue,
I think the question really is how to hookup your DVR's OUTPUT to your PC Monitor's INPUT???
Ideally your monitor is one of the newer ones that has various input formats, DVI, HDMI, etc.
You can try the HDMI port on your laptop, but I would suspect that might be output only, not input.
TJR
I think the question really is how to hookup your DVR's OUTPUT to your PC Monitor's INPUT???
Ideally your monitor is one of the newer ones that has various input formats, DVI, HDMI, etc.
You can try the HDMI port on your laptop, but I would suspect that might be output only, not input.
TJR
Kevin Lang
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Possibly, it depends if your laptop accepts HDMI input, or only outputs on the HDMI port. Most only do output.
Do you have to go through the laptop at all?
Do you have to go through the laptop at all?
Good point! If you have various monitors, why do you need to go through the laptop?
If the PC monitor is not an HDTV you might need to see what kinds of ports it has...some have standard VGA, but some have Digital Video input. Either way, you would still need an adapter cable. I would definitely try to get the Laptop out of the loop if it is not needed. Heck, 19-26 inch flat panel TV's are so cheap now it would probably be worth buying a new HDTV to use as a PC monitor. They usually have HDMI, Components, and VGA/DVI PC ports, plus they have a built in tuner, so you can use it anyway you want.
...Rich
If the PC monitor is not an HDTV you might need to see what kinds of ports it has...some have standard VGA, but some have Digital Video input. Either way, you would still need an adapter cable. I would definitely try to get the Laptop out of the loop if it is not needed. Heck, 19-26 inch flat panel TV's are so cheap now it would probably be worth buying a new HDTV to use as a PC monitor. They usually have HDMI, Components, and VGA/DVI PC ports, plus they have a built in tuner, so you can use it anyway you want.
...Rich
LaRue Medlin
In Memoriam 1955-2017
I only have vga and dvi-d inputs. Might just have to spend some money and get a hdtv that i can use for both. (time for a new monitor any way, mines 5 years old hehe) mmmm any suggestions???
LaRue,
I have a 26" HDTV (1080i) that I use in my office, but primarily for a TV. I move it into my guest room when I have company. I also have a 22" Acer flat panel PC monitor that I have watched a couple of streaming NetFlix movies, and DVD's on it and it has a very good picture.
If you are looking for a dual purpose TV/PC monitor, it's pretty hard to beat a Samsung. They have very high contrast ratios which is what makes the picture pop and look very life-like.
....Rich
I have a 26" HDTV (1080i) that I use in my office, but primarily for a TV. I move it into my guest room when I have company. I also have a 22" Acer flat panel PC monitor that I have watched a couple of streaming NetFlix movies, and DVD's on it and it has a very good picture.
If you are looking for a dual purpose TV/PC monitor, it's pretty hard to beat a Samsung. They have very high contrast ratios which is what makes the picture pop and look very life-like.
....Rich
LaRue Medlin
In Memoriam 1955-2017
thanks Rich
Thomas Rogers
Well-Known Member
LaRue,
Before he went off to college we bought our son a 22" Visio HD TV/monitor.
See the link below.
It has the Internet Apps for Netflix, Amazon, Pandora, etc, built-in (free) and it can work as a PC or PC monitor, or DVR monitor, etc.
Very versatile.
Before he went off to college we bought our son a 22" Visio HD TV/monitor.
See the link below.
It has the Internet Apps for Netflix, Amazon, Pandora, etc, built-in (free) and it can work as a PC or PC monitor, or DVR monitor, etc.
Very versatile.
Thomas Rogers
Well-Known Member
LaRue,
Also for sale today only on Woot is a Toshiba, 24" LED-LCD, true HD at 1080p with all the inputs you are looking for and an integrated DVD player (the only negative, IMHO), all for $244.99 delivered to your door.
TJR
Also for sale today only on Woot is a Toshiba, 24" LED-LCD, true HD at 1080p with all the inputs you are looking for and an integrated DVD player (the only negative, IMHO), all for $244.99 delivered to your door.
TJR
LaRue Medlin
In Memoriam 1955-2017
Thanks Tom,,, but Rose put the kabosh on a new monitor. "the 19 in I have will look just fine on my desk" It's paid for! :boohoo:
