Which TV connection is better?

[Chuchichan]

Currently I connect my PowerBook G4 (about 7 years old) to my TV via S-video. I'm thinking about upgrading my laptop to the MacBook Air 13". Since the MBA doesn't have s-video, it looks like I will connect it to my TV via VGA. So, I was wondering which connection is better (s-video or VGA)...

Is there another way to connect the MBA to my TV other than VGA? I don't have a DVI port on my TV...just VGA, s-video and component...


Thanks...

 

[alust2013]

With your options, VGA will be the best.

 

[njaremka]

if your tv has an HDMI input, best would be mini-display port to hdmi connection. but, if you can't do that, then its vga.

 

[Chuchichan]

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Thanks for the replies. I was still wondering though which is a better connection...

Svideo or VGA?

 

[njaremka]

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Thanks for the replies. I was still wondering though which is a better connection...

Svideo or VGA?

VGA is probably a little bit better

 

[ftaok]

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Thanks for the replies. I was still wondering though which is a better connection...

Svideo or VGA?

VGA is probably a little bit better

If you look at the maximum capabilities of VGA vs. s-video, then VGA is much much much better. VGA is capable of supporting 1920x1200 resolution, while s-video is limited to 800x600.

However, depending on your TV, the VGA port may have limitations that can limit is usefulness. Some TV manufacturers used to limit the VGA connection to 1280x1024 (or lower). Mostly, this is seen with older CRTs, so it didn't really matter since even the best consumer CRTs could only resolve 800-900 lines.

What kind of TV do you have? Make and Model will be helpful.

 

[Chuchichan]

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Hi. Thanks very much for your reply. I have a Sharp Aquos 32 inch. (LC-32AD5). I'm living in Japan and purchased this about 6 years ago.