Best way to hook up xps 410 desktop to Sony TV?

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Hi,  Hope I am posting this in the correct place.   I'm trying to find out what is the best way is to hook up my XPS 410  desktop to stream movies to my Sony Bravia HD TV.   The PC is not wireless nor does it appear to have a HDML connection.  I have a cable connection which runs the PC.   Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.   Jill

ieee488 · Accepted Answer

I have Roku. It is its own entity and does not require a PC to operate.

ieee488 · Answer

Look for a VGA/PC port on the Sony TV. That is your only option where you don't have to buy more equipment.

JND1993 · Answer

Thank you Ieee488    I actually would prefer to buy either a DVD player or a box of some sort so I could just use it and not have run wires across the room.  I'm not sure what I need to get though as the PC isn't wireless.  Would I need to set up a router to be able to run one of the boxes that are used for streaming movies to the TV?

ieee488 · Answer

Have no clue what you are talking about the DVD player whatever.

With your present laptop, you can't stream anything from the laptop to the TV. You'll need to buy a new more expensive laptop capable of WiDi.

JND1993 · Answer

Hi Lee,

Sorry for the confusion. by saying I wanted to get a DVD or some other sorta box to use to stream I meant something such as Roku or an Xbox etc. I dont have a laptop. I have the dell xpx 410 desk top. It is not wireless that is why I was asking if I would need to set a router up to the PC in order to be able to run a Roku box or something similar? Thanks again for your help.

Jill

JND1993 · Answer

Thank you Lee =)

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