How can I use a LCD TV as a monitor for my laptop.

Passions

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I just got a Vizio 42' LCD from Costco. I want to hook up my laptop to it (including sound.) Does anyone know which cables I need to buy?


Thanks,


42' Vizio LCD

Inputs:
RF(F Connector for internal Tuner: x1
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HDMI with HDCP: x2
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Analog Stereo Audio for HDMI Inputs: x1
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Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: x2
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Composite Video: x2
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S-Video plus Stereo Audio: x1
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Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio: x1
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Service Port: x1



Outputs
Analog Audio out (RCA): x1
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5.1 SPDIF Digital Optical Audio: x1
 

Chryso

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It will look best if you can set the resolution on your laptop the same as the native resolution of the tv.
 

JohnAn2112

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I have the same TV. You can go VGA out on your laptop to the VGA in on the TV, then go speaker out on your laptop to stereo (red and white) in on your TV.