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Greetings form snowy Cherry Valley, LM-Netters have once again come to the rescue! A huge thank you to all who responded to my PC to TV predicament. I recently posted the following query: "Can any one recommend a reliable TV to PC converter that produces a clear display of a computer screen on a television? We have an inexpensive model (less than $100)that only produces a pristine picture when zoomed in. A full screen shot has poor resolution (even after folowing the manufacturer's troubleshooting steps and changing monitor resolution, televisions and computers!)" I received many responses which are included below. I also checked the archives as suggested, I guess the feeling is you get what you pay for... "I highly recommend the Earthscan XGA to TV cables. I have half a dozen, and they're SO easy. One plug to the computer, one to the tv - of course you MUST have the S-type connection on your TV. For those Tvs that don't have the S, we use the AverKey 3 converters. They work but are a hassle to set up, and picture quality is spotty." "We use the A-Tech boxes that do a fairly good job." "Check the archives. This has been discussed several times in the past. I used the info to buy an Arkay 500 Gold VGA converter with S video connections for a 50 inch Sony TV connection," "We have purchased NETTV and are very happy with it." Generally it is the nature of the beast. The more resolution you have, the better it will be but a TV can only do so much. That is why our district spent a lot of money for true data monitors so we could get a clear view of Internet sites and such." "I use an AverKey in the library and have an AI-Tech converter in my adjacent computer lab. Neither is what you would could call VERY sharp, but I think the AI-Tech is a little better. They are both in about the same price range $100-150." "TVators are great!" "Don't bother with TVators, the picture quality is poor." "Save your money Maria, and buy one of these: either a scanner tv or a data projector. The scanner tv has a card in that converts the tv to a computer monitor by just running a cord to your computer. It works just great. You'll need to buy a new tv. That won't be a waste, since someone else can use your old tv, and you'll get perfect computer screens. However, the best is a data projector that will project the computer screen to a big white screen or wall. They cost about $3000, but they are WONDERFUL. First we bought the AverKey (PC to TV converter). Then we didn't like its reproduction quality. Then we bought the scanner TV. And we loved the way it projected the computer screen so that most of the kids in the class could see what was happening on the screen. Then we wanted a bigger image--like 5' by 5' so the whole class could see all the details. So we bought a data projector. It is used constantly by teachers. The AverKey is never touched, and the scanner tv just plays videos." Thanks All! Maria Maria Johnson, LMS Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School Cherry Valley, NY mariamanzanojohnson@hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-= All postings to LM_NET are protected under copyright law. To quit LM_NET (or set-reset NOMAIL or DIGEST, etc.) send email to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL or 3) SET LM_NET DIGEST 4) SET LM_NET MAIL * Please allow for confirmation from Listserv. For LM_NET Help see: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ Archives: http://askeric.org/Virtual/Listserv_Archives/LM_NET.shtml See also EL-Announce for announcements from library media vendors: http://www.mindspring.com/~el-announce/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=