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iPhone/Laptop Cable in Waterford

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  • 14-12-2013 12:46pm
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    er1983
    Registered Users Posts: 287 ✭✭


    Hi Everyone. Want to be able to connect my iphone/laptop to my tv so I can watch netflix/horizon tv from the apps. Can anyone tell me what cable(s) I need and where in Waterford I can buy them, thanks.
    I posted over in apple forum but got no responses


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    NaNaNa1
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    To connect a laptop you're going to ned a HDMI cable and a tv with a HDMI slot (most newer tvs have them) I got mine in the sale last year in Harvey Norman. I'm not sure if it's the same for a Mac however.


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    er1983
    Registered Users Posts: 287 ✭✭er1983


    NaNaNa1 wrote: »
    To connect a laptop you're going to ned a HDMI cable and a tv with a HDMI slot (most newer tvs have them) I got mine in the sale last year in Harvey Norman. I'm not sure if it's the same for a Mac however.

    The laptop doesn't have a hdmi connection


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    Appleblossom42
    Registered Users Posts: 533 ✭✭✭Appleblossom42


    NaNaNa1 wrote: »
    To connect a laptop you're going to ned a HDMI cable and a tv with a HDMI slot

    Not necessarily, there are various ways of doing this. The following link might help.
    http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/how-to-connect-your-laptop-to-a-tv/


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    7upfree
    Registered Users Posts: 2,124 ✭✭✭7upfree


    er1983 wrote: »
    Hi Everyone. Want to be able to connect my iphone/laptop to my tv so I can watch netflix/horizon tv from the apps. Can anyone tell me what cable(s) I need and where in Waterford I can buy them, thanks.
    I posted over in apple forum but got no responses

    Get apple TV for the iPhone. €109.

    You'll never look back. There may also be an app to stream the laptop through ATV. But when you get used to ATV you won't want to.:)


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    Daisy 55
    Registered Users Posts: 508 ✭✭✭Daisy 55


    You can buy a lead to connect apple devices to the TV VGA cable. I got mine from Tesco for €16. Works a treat.
    For the Laptop, a regular VGA cable is what I use. You will need a speaker too. A small wireless one is the handiest. Tesco have them also.


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    Dicky Pride
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭Dicky Pride


    7upfree wrote: »
    Get apple TV for the iPhone. €109.

    You'll never look back. There may also be an app to stream the laptop through ATV. But when you get used to ATV you won't want to.:)

    What do you mean Apple TV for the iphone?


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    7upfree
    Registered Users Posts: 2,124 ✭✭✭7upfree


    Dicky Pride wrote: »
    What do you mean Apple TV for the iphone?

    You can stream the iPhone (or iPad/iPod) to your TV using the Apple TV box. Anything that's on the phone. Wirelessly. Effectively turns any TV with a HDMI input into a Smart TV - only quicker. It also has its own portals for Netflix etc.

    Have a look at this:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnmv6e2R-tc


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    Dicky Pride
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭Dicky Pride


    Ah right. I have an iPad but I'd imagine you wouldn't be able to watch films full screen?


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    7upfree
    Registered Users Posts: 2,124 ✭✭✭7upfree


    Dicky Pride wrote: »
    Ah right. I have an iPad but I'd imagine you wouldn't be able to watch films full screen?

    You can if you download an app called McTube (similar to YouTube). You should be able to watch any films on the device in full screen. It mimics everything you do. And is sooooooo faster than a "smart" TV.;)


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    SecretAccount
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭SecretAccount


    Does the laptop have a dvi or vga connection ?


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    er1983
    Registered Users Posts: 287 ✭✭er1983


    Hey everyone thanks for all your help, got it sorted in the end :-) only problem is it's for the tv in bedroom so I may find it hard getting out of bed lol


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