Computer monitor question

[pcreel]

Is there a way to send the video signal from a VGA out to a TV with an HDMI connetion?

Does anyone know of any type of adapter or converter?

[JazzySmooth]

VGA is analog, HDMI is digital so you're going to need more than a simple adapter. There are converter boxes, (http://www.vgatohdmi.net/ for example), but the cost may not be worth it.

If you're attempting to run the output from a PC to the TV, a better solution may be to buy a video card with HDMI out - there are some in the $30 - $40 range.

[blackzarg]

AFAIK there aren't many good solutions for VGA to HDMI....the only thing I can think of is VGA --> DVI --> HDMI.

I have to ask, though, what's the purpose for this? Most TVs with an HDMI input also have a VGA input, allowing you to connect your computer directly to the TV - is this not the case for you?

[dvenardos]

I have to ask, though, what's the purpose for this? Most TVs with an HDMI input also have a VGA input, allowing you to connect your computer directly to the TV - is this not the case for you?

Yeah, they have been putting VGA inputs on TVs for quite some time now. Even the cheapo HDMI TVs have a VGA input.

[pcreel]

AFAIK there aren't many good solutions for VGA to HDMI....the only thing I can think of is VGA --> DVI --> HDMI.

I have to ask, though, what's the purpose for this? Most TVs with an HDMI input also have a VGA input, allowing you to connect your computer directly to the TV - is this not the case for you?

I too thought that most TVs would have a VGA input. I asked this question for a friend who claimed his 26in Sony LCD didn't. I'll have to ask him for a model number.

I also suggested a new video card or the VGA to DVI to HDMI route, but I wondered if there might be any other solutions.

Thank you for the replies.