Need interface to show pictures in notebook on TV

Hi,

When I have several people who want to see my digital pictures on my
notebook, it gets a little crowded.

I have a unit which I have to download pics to the unit in a different
format and has a file size limit. (modified ZIP drive)

I want something which I can plug into the USB port (or ext monitor jack) on
the notebook and the TV audio / video jacks to show what appears on the note
book screen.

Any ideas / recommendations?

Thanks,

Fred
(to send email, get the lead out)

When I have several people who want to see my digital pictures on my
notebook, it gets a little crowded.

I have a unit which I have to download pics to the unit in a different
format and has a file size limit. (modified ZIP drive)

I want something which I can plug into the USB port (or ext monitor jack)
on
the notebook and the TV audio / video jacks to show what appears on the
note
book screen.

Any ideas / recommendations?

Are you sure your laptop doesn't have a TV out socket??

Yes, Most laptops in the last few years have a S-video jack. There used to
be video out to composite video converters on the market. Check around for
one.
bg

"Thomas" wrote in message
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When I have several people who want to see my digital pictures on my
notebook, it gets a little crowded.

I have a unit which I have to download pics to the unit in a different
format and has a file size limit. (modified ZIP drive)

I want something which I can plug into the USB port (or ext monitor
jack)
on
the notebook and the TV audio / video jacks to show what appears on the
note
book screen.

Any ideas / recommendations?

Are you sure your laptop doesn't have a TV out socket??

Yes, Most laptops in the last few years have a S-video jack. There used to
be video out to composite video converters on the market. Check around for
one.
bg

"Thomas" wrote in message
...
When I have several people who want to see my digital pictures on my
notebook, it gets a little crowded.

I have a unit which I have to download pics to the unit in a different
format and has a file size limit. (modified ZIP drive)

I want something which I can plug into the USB port (or ext monitor
jack)
on
the notebook and the TV audio / video jacks to show what appears on the
note
book screen.

Any ideas / recommendations?

Are you sure your laptop doesn't have a TV out socket??

Yes, Most laptops in the last few years have a S-video jack. There used to
be video out to composite video converters on the market. Check around for
one.

The only place I have seen a VGA to composite box lately is on the Isle of
Wight... mind they are 10 years behind...

There's a fairly new class of device called a Digital Media Receiver (DMR)
that will do this. Windows XP has new support for such devices (Windows
Media Connect). The devices vary but you might be able to find one to suit
your needs now.
"Digital media receiver is a term used to describe a broad range of consumer
electronics devices that let you play your digital media (such as the
digital music, video, and photo files on your computer) in any room in your
home-even in rooms that do not have a personal computer."
"DMRs are available in numerous sizes, shapes, and configurations from a
variety of manufacturers. Depending upon the model, the device might be able
to play audio only, audio and video, or audio, video, and photos. Some DMRs
have integrated displays, while others connect to TVs or other display
devices."

"Fred" wrote in message
...

Hi,

When I have several people who want to see my digital pictures on my
notebook, it gets a little crowded.

I have a unit which I have to download pics to the unit in a different
format and has a file size limit. (modified ZIP drive)

I want something which I can plug into the USB port (or ext monitor jack)
on the notebook and the TV audio / video jacks to show what appears on the
note book screen.

Any ideas / recommendations?

Thanks,

Fred
(to send email, get the lead out)

There's a fairly new class of device called a Digital Media Receiver (DMR)
that will do this. Windows XP has new support for such devices (Windows
Media Connect). The devices vary but you might be able to find one to suit
your needs now.
"Digital media receiver is a term used to describe a broad range of consumer
electronics devices that let you play your digital media (such as the
digital music, video, and photo files on your computer) in any room in your
home-even in rooms that do not have a personal computer."
"DMRs are available in numerous sizes, shapes, and configurations from a
variety of manufacturers. Depending upon the model, the device might be able
to play audio only, audio and video, or audio, video, and photos. Some DMRs
have integrated displays, while others connect to TVs or other display
devices."

"Fred" wrote in message
...

Hi,

When I have several people who want to see my digital pictures on my
notebook, it gets a little crowded.

I have a unit which I have to download pics to the unit in a different
format and has a file size limit. (modified ZIP drive)

I want something which I can plug into the USB port (or ext monitor jack)
on the notebook and the TV audio / video jacks to show what appears on the
note book screen.

Any ideas / recommendations?

Thanks,

Fred
(to send email, get the lead out)

There's a fairly new class of device called a Digital Media Receiver (DMR)
that will do this. Windows XP has new support for such devices (Windows
Media Connect). The devices vary but you might be able to find one to suit
your needs now.
"Digital media receiver is a term used to describe a broad range of consumer
electronics devices that let you play your digital media (such as the
digital music, video, and photo files on your computer) in any room in your
home-even in rooms that do not have a personal computer."
"DMRs are available in numerous sizes, shapes, and configurations from a
variety of manufacturers. Depending upon the model, the device might be able
to play audio only, audio and video, or audio, video, and photos. Some DMRs
have integrated displays, while others connect to TVs or other display
devices."

"Fred" wrote in message
...

Hi,

When I have several people who want to see my digital pictures on my
notebook, it gets a little crowded.

I have a unit which I have to download pics to the unit in a different
format and has a file size limit. (modified ZIP drive)

I want something which I can plug into the USB port (or ext monitor jack)
on the notebook and the TV audio / video jacks to show what appears on the
note book screen.

Any ideas / recommendations?

Thanks,

Fred
(to send email, get the lead out)