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    slc258 Posts: 68, Reputation: 3
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    Oct 6, 2008, 12:05 PM
    Hooking computer up to overhead projector
    I am presenting a lecture at a class using a powerpoint demonstration. I have not been at this school before, and want to be prepared without having to call the AV department.

    What cable do I need to hook up laptop to those overhead projector screens that take laptop hookups? Just a usual USB?

    Thanks
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    Oct 6, 2008, 12:12 PM
    The projector usually comes with the cable you need. It hooks up to the laptop's VGA port. It looks like this (the blue one):
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    Oct 6, 2008, 12:14 PM

    Cables To Go - 6ft HD15 M/M UXGA Monitor Cable with 3.5mm Audio

    The whole cable looks like this. But any video projector would have this cable already... typically.
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    Oct 6, 2008, 12:40 PM

    I didn't search too hard, but if you're determined to buy one yourself, get a long one... like this one:

    ValleySeek: CablesToGo 52061 - 15ft VGA270(TM) HD15 M/M UXGA Monitor Cable

    And if you don't need sound:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/15-FT-VGA-SVGA-M...QQcmdZViewItem
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    Oct 7, 2008, 07:08 AM

    For those (like me) who have MacBooks, you also need a small Mini-DVI to VGA adapter cable to make it work. You also need an adapter with a MacBook Pro, described here.
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