Can anyone Help hooking a HD component TV to a computer?

[fallacy]

So I have a 2003 Sony 60 inch first generation DLP HD TV’s. I feel that there is nothing wrong with this TV and the picture quality still rivals any of the New 60 in LCD TV on the market today.

Jut one problem, it does have 1 HDMI input but that HDMI input does not seem to work after having tried hooking other things up to it in the past. So only option is HD components. I want to get into the streaming video or hook up a laptop to the TV for video but can not find a good converter for either DVI, or VGA to HD component.

feels like I am stuck with a square peg and a round hole.

[MonMotha]

HD Fury 2 should do what you want.

Many PCs also have YPbPr component output available from the video card.  It usually is on a mini-DIN connector (looks like an S-Video connector but has more pins) and uses a breakout cable to get the conventional RCA connectors.

Also, try the HDMI port with a DVI to HDMI adapter from your PC.  Often, the issue with those early HDMI inputs was simply related to copy protection.  Most consumer electronics will insist on having all the copy protection crap, but PCs don't generally care.

[fallacy]

HD Fury 2 should do what you want.

Thanks for the reply. I looked at the HD Fury 2. First off it requires HDMI input only? I have seen it for $140 which is expensive and they are not even selling it at any of the reputable vendors, few places in the UK and stuff. Top of that I looked at some reviews and they were not all that impressed.

I don’t know they well sell a VGA or Component to HDMI converter for $45 and everyone gives it 5 stars. Apparently anything to component is just too much to ask for.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016SN49Y/ref=s9_cxhsh_co_ir03?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=left-3&pf_rd_r=0MVTQVMZG13XPPHEDFFY&pf_rd_t=3201&pf_rd_p=1280661842&pf_rd_i=typ01

[MonMotha]

The original HD Fury had some...interesting...issues.  I don't know much about the HD Fury 2.  I've never actually had to do what you're wanting to do.  The device has to be made and sold in Europe as it technically violates US law by stripping the (worthless as it's been completely compromised) HDCP copy protection, which is required for analog output.

This conversion process is not trivial.  It's not just a simple passive cable.  It's going to cost some money, especially since it's not a commonly required function, so there's only low volume.

And in cast you aren't aware, HDMI *is* DVI with a different connector (and audio hacked in).  You should always be able to feed an HDMI device from a DVI signal using a simple, cheap adapter.  The other way won't always work, but often it will.  You asked for DVI in (implying you have a DVI source), so HDMI in should always be fine as long as it works.

I'd seriously try the HDMI input on your TV with a suitable HDMI/DVI adapter.  If it works, great!  If it doesn't work, you're out like $5-10.

If you have an older ATI graphics card in your PC, there exist DVI to YPbPr component adapters that are pretty cheap (~$15, IIRC).  These will ONLY work with certain ATI cards, so verify compatibility before purchasing.

monoprice.com should have most of these cables and adapters.

Also, I assume this TV doesn't have a PC/VGA/RGB input?

[fallacy]

Tried hooking my xbox360 by HDMI to my TV and could not get it to pick up. I know the HDMI works on the 360 because I hooked it up to an HDMI monitor. When I first bout the TV I remember buying a DVD player with a HDMI out because a best buy employee convinced me that it was a better signal then component. That did not pick up either and I took it back the next day.

Sucks If that HD Fury 2 is the only suitable option.

[MonMotha]

I'd try to hook up your computer via an adapter, anyway.  Almost all consumer media devices will insist on using HDCP, and many old TVs have problems with not properly supporting this copy protection  Your PC will not require this unless you're trying to play a Blu-Ray or something.