HDMI and old laptop

PaulKofte · Oct 27, 2016

Hey guys. I have an old laptop and a graphic card with a VGA output. I need to transfer the video signal about 25 ft to hook up an hdmi video panel.
If I get a converter, does it matter if it sits closer to my PC or to the video panel? If it’s closer to my PC, the hdmi cable would run longer. If it’s closer to my video panel, then I’d have a longer VGA cable.
Also, any recommendations on which converter I should use? Thanks a lot!

TriplexDread · Oct 27, 2016

Ok firstly here's a selection.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8...vtargid=kwd-8740963043&ref=pd_sl_4f102zjo48_b

As for distance, if you use a good quality cable it shouldn't matter really. Although the converter/upscaler will need to give a good strong signal. 25Ft isn't really that far tbh

I would put the converter next to Laptop and use a decent quality 10mtr HDMI cable to your screen

bootneck02 · Oct 28, 2016

Hi PaulKofte Welcome to PCR enjoy and please join in we are a happy bunch here.

PaulKofte · Oct 29, 2016

TriplexDrean, should i use adapter or converter?
I found some possibilities here http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...70.l1313&_nkw=usb+to+hdmi+converters&_sacat=0 and here
https://bzbexpress.com/HDMI-Video-Converters/
I have a budget around $200 and want to invest in a quality device, but there are so many brands/models to select from. Any suggestions?

HDMI and old laptop

PaulKofte

TriplexDread

bootneck02

PaulKofte