I don't know how a HDMI-to-VGA cable would work without doing a
digital->analog conversion, as there are no analog signal pins in a
HDMI connector. Maybe someone has just come up with a really cheap
converter chip, or there are some highly non-standard devices that
switch to a mode that runs analog signals over the HDMI pins, but I
think your chances of getting a cheap (sub-$50) cable to work are
pretty darn slim.
If you want to do slideshows over a projector, a USB video card or a
HDFury-type converter might be your best bet, but they'll definitely
be more expensive than a sub-$50 cable.
I don't have any personal experience, but I think Linux supports ION
fine, as it's a popular platform for HD MythTV frontends.
--Levi
On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 2:18 PM, Michael Torrie <[email protected]> wrote:
> I'm looking at buying a nVidia ION-powered netbook that has a built-in
> HDMI port. Occasionally I may wish to attach this netbook to a
> projector, which is likely going to be VGA. I see that fairly cheap
> HDMI to VGA cables can be purchased, but I assume they only work if the
> VGA signals are sent through the HDMI cable. I have looked at the ION
> chipset specs and it's not clear whether they send VGA through the HDMI
> port or not. nVidia simply says they can do HDMI, displayport, or VGA.
> If any of you have a netbook with the ION chipset, can you drive a VGA
> projector through your HDMI port with an adapter cable?
>
> Also, how well does Linux support the ION chipset?
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