vga to hdmi

[wjb]

I have a Compaq cq57-214nr notebook which has a VGA output only. I want to connect it to the HDMI input on my TV. Do I need a converter or will an adapter cable be sufficient? Could not seem to find an answer at hp.

 

[jarotech]

Hi, you need a converter for what you want to do, the VGA signal is analogue and the signal for the HDMI need to be digital.

 

[cpatel1987]

I've seen vga to hdmi cables out there...yet I've also seen many claims that those don't work. I would just get a proper adapter, makes sense anyway since it needs to convert a component analog signal to digital. Heres an example one:

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=6191

Do you need audio too? If so, that'll depend on whether your TV has a headphone style input or RCA audio (red and white). If headphone, then a simple 3.5 mm audio male to male cable will do: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/6-mini-stereo-audio-cable/2354083.p?id=1218322740190&skuId=2354083&st=audio%20cable&cp=1&lp=6

Otherwise, rca to 3.5 mm will be needed: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/audio-cable/1658283.p?id=1218277380611&skuId=1658283&st=audio%20cable&cp=1&lp=1