Pros and Cons of Connecting Computers and TVs

Networking your computers and TVs provides the most convenient sharing of multimedia images:

- does not require connecting a digital camcorder or camera to the TY

- can make the necessary connections with either Windows, Mac or Linux computers

- with Media Center Extender or similar capability, can direct content from any home computer to the TV

You may also encounter a few challenges and limitations:

- the screen resolution of older TVs is much lower than modern computer displays - your images and video may appear with lower quality when shown on the television

- when using AV cables, you may need to relocate the laptop or PC very close to the television to reach

- when using wireless connections, the effective range may be relatively short, depending on the equipment in use, due to the high volume of data involved in digital media

- hardware needed, especially the more advanced wireless gear, may be expensive to purchase