yea for long cables

[njordsifusansoo]

So I finally did something I've been meaning to do for a long time. I set it up so that my tv can play what's on my computer. It wasn't even that difficult, just involved a couple of long cords. Well 2 50ft cords to be precise (an S-video and an audio).

My old, 32 inch crt tv doesn't look to bad for a standard input over s-video. I currently have it at 1024x768 with my desktop still at its 1280x1024 (I'm currently extending my desktop). At 1024x768, it is even mostly readable (I can make out this text on it right now).

Btw, SF Cable seems to have decent pricing for cable (the 50ft s-video cost me a whole $16.63 through them).

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[thesawg.livejournal.com]

http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10207
Monoprice: 50' S-Video cable: $6.75

A little late now I guess, though. :)

[njordsifusansoo.livejournal.com]

there is always next time. I still payed much less than I would of in a brick and mortar store though.

[doubleonad.livejournal.com]

Do you have an xbox 360 or ps3? those can stream media from your computer.
I know you've already got the TV hooked directly to a computer, but it's just a thought in case you want to go wireless.

[njordsifusansoo.livejournal.com]

I would of probably done that, but I have neither.

[doubleonad.livejournal.com]

gotcha.
there is also a media streaming program that works on the wii. it's called Orb. http://www.orb.com
you install it on your pc and then browse to a page on the wii web browser, and you can access all your media files through it.