Trying to connect my LG 55" flat screen to my HP laptop

[Nooch_21]

I am trying to connect my laptop to my tv but have not been able to because there is no HDMI port. My computers is a HP elitebook 2570p and I would prefer using an hdmi port on my tv as I have three currently open. I am looking to play movies/videos through my laptop so need audio, as well as video.

Thank you!

 

[Barty1884]

Looks like it can't be done. You don't have any external ports on the laptop, and it does not support Miracast.

The only option I see for you, would be to pick up a cheap Chromecast, and send the video/audio over wifi.

 

[delaro]

Display Port to HDMI Adapter $9.99
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dynex-displayport-to-hdmi-adapter-black/8720184.p?skuId=8720184&ref=212&loc=1&ksid=9cec6994-2569-41c8-bb21-fe10609529f5&ksprof_id=16&ksaffcode=pg106159&ksdevice=c&gclid=CITcr8yL7dECFci1wAodsisC4Q

USB 3.0 /2.0 To HDMI Converter Cable $11
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/222293026526?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

The device has Bluetooth as well so that opens up a USB receiver on the TV Side.

And there are also the ExpressCard Slot And a eGPU.

Plenty of options.

 

[Nooch_21]

Display Port to HDMI Adapter $9.99
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dynex-displayport-to-hdmi-adapter-black/8720184.p?skuId=8720184&ref=212&loc=1&ksid=9cec6994-2569-41c8-bb21-fe10609529f5&ksprof_id=16&ksaffcode=pg106159&ksdevice=c&gclid=CITcr8yL7dECFci1wAodsisC4Q

USB 3.0 /2.0 To HDMI Converter Cable $11
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/222293026526?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

And there are also the ExpressCard Slot And a eGPU.

Would you recommend the converter cable? It seems to be the simplest way. or do I need both?

 

[Barty1884]

Apparently I was looking at the wrong image(s).

You have displayport. Displayport to HDMI is the way to go.

The USB options can work, but require specific adapters to take audio also - otherwise you have to run an aux cable in addition, and that gets messy fast.

DP to HDMI.

 

[delaro]

Display port to HDMI is the best way. That Dynex version works fine, I have used it a few times now with good results. If you want a "Dell" Authorized version that will cost more.

Dell DisplayPort To HDMI Audio/Video Adapter Cable $17
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-DisplayPort-Audio-Video-Adapter/dp/B0041OB2RG

Or a used one for around $12.

USB to HDMI works too but sometimes you have to play around with drivers and settings unless it comes with a driver disk. Either way you choose you will only need just the one cable.