S-Video vs VGA on external display

Just wanted to get yall's opinon on running S-Video vs VGA on a ViewSonic 26" LCD HDTV. Im looking at picking one of these up. My guess is that VGA would be better, but wanted to get opinonson people whom have used external displays. I thought about going this way instead of a 20 inc LCD with DVI input. So any suggestions would be helpful.
Thanks
Steve

Are you certain it's really "VGA"? It's not a "composite" connection? The "yellow" connection that looks just like the red & white audio connections? A TV with a VGA connection would be a kind of odd thing. But any one that has s-video would probably also have composite connections. S-video would be better than composite, if you have a choice between the two, but VGA would be even better.
You will also need an to go from your MBP's headphone port to the audio-in on the TV. Unless you want to listen to the audio from your laptop.
-Doug

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Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
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Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
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Hi mjbecker2,
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Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
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Anonymous UUID:       AA4AEC5A-B8ED-31D9-CF66-7F2AC3593105
Wed May 28 09:37:14 2014
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RAX: 0x0000000000000000, RBX: 0x0000000000000000, RCX: 0x0000000000023000, RDX: 0x0000000000000023
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R12: 0xffffff8030309920, R13: 0x0000000000000003, R14: 0x0000000000000000, R15: 0x0000000000000004
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0xffffff81f8fe3ef0 : 0xffffff800ac1e043
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Hey SreeHarsha Vardhan,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Sounds like you are having trouble with the screen on your Macbook. If you are not getting anything on the screen, take a look at this article.
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1573
Have a nice day,
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I would like to set up a regular old tube TV with RCA or S-video input as an external display for my MacBook Pro. I would ALSO like to run an external Cinema Display at the same time. Is this possible?
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I had an Early 2011 Macbook Pro that worked quite well with an external display. I now have a Mid 2012 Macbook Pro (bought 5 days ago, and running 10.10.3) that will not consistently work with the same external monitor.
I had it working yesterday for a few hours only if I left the MBP with the top open (both the MBP screen and external monitor stayed lit). But, today it is back to freezing each time the monitor is connected to it.
I have tried:
1. Connecting the external monitor to the MBP with the top open. Results in the MBP screen now going dark and no signal being passed to the external monitor. If the external monitor is disconnected, the MBP screens stays dark and the computer is unresponsive requiring a hard restart.
2. Connecting the external monitor to the MBP with the top closed. Results in no signal being sent to the external monitor. Disconnecting the external monitor and reopening the MBP yields, again, and unresponsive computer which requires a hard restart.
I have tried three different external monitors, all giving the same result. The MBP is connect to external power, and I am running the latest OS (10.10.3).
Any suggestions before I return this to the Apple store in a rage? :-)

Hello there, Gaflin.
I'm sorry to hear you're having so much trouble getting your external display to work the way you are expecting with your new MacBook Pro. The following Knowledge Base article provides a great checklist of steps for troubleshooting the issue you seem to be describing:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays - Apple Support
No video or no signal, image distortion, "snow," or flickering
Check connections
When using an external display be sure to check the following:
If you're using an Apple notebook, confirm the AC power cable or adapter is securely connected to the computer and the cable providing power to the display is also secure. It is always good to have your notebook connected to AC power when an external display is in use.
Confirm display adapters are fully seated in their respective connections and that they are supported models and for the computer and display. Refer to these articles to assist you with adapter compatibility and further configuration information:
Monitor and Display Adapter Table
About Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters
Apple Mini DisplayPort adapters: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Thunderbolt ports and displays: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Remove all display cable extenders, KVM switches, or other like devices and retest to determine if the issue is resolved.
Try unplugging the video adapter or cable and then plug it back in.
If more than one video adapter is in use (or "daisy-chained"), troubleshoot by using only one adapter.
Example: A mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter connected to a DVI to HDMI adapter is an unsupported configuration because there is a series of adapters in use.
If available, try using a different display and or adapter (or use a different connector by using DVI instead of VGA, for instance).
Reset the system
You can reset the Mac's parameter RAM and SMC.Reset the resolution
Start by resetting the Mac's parameter RAM. If the display does not come up, was previously set to an unsupported resolution, and still results in no video:
Start up in Safe Mode.
From the Apple () menu, choose System Preferences.
Choose Displays from the View menu to open the preferences pane.
Select any resolution and refresh rate that your display supports.
Restart your computer.
Using Closed lid, Extended Desktop, or Mirroring display modes
When using multiple displays, information can be presented in a number of ways. For more information and what modes are supported by your Apple product refer to:
Apple Portables: How to use your computer in closed lid (display closed) mode with an external display
How to use multiple displays with your Mac
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.

My external display does not work

i've got a macbook pro and a Medion extra display.
i bought a adapter and all, It worked. but now after I unplugged it for teh 5th time or so, the mac stopped reacting on the display and conversely.
can somebody help? thanks

Hello Kaloka Kaloka,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
From what I understand you're unable to connect to a specific external display, but your TV does function as an external display. Please follow the relevant instructions in the following article to troubleshoot this issue:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1573
Take care,
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Connecting to an external display using the setting optimised for built in screen?

i am having trouble connecting to an external display with the lid closed and the settings is optimised for built in display.
it was working nicely until yesterday when i changed the resolution.
and now i cant take it to optimised for built in display, only if the lid is opened and i want it closed.
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Hello there, hasan.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1573
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
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I have Dell up2414q monitor which is capable of displaying up to 3840 x 2160. But when I connect my 11-inch Macbook Air (the latest 2014 model), which is capable of 2560 x 1600, shows only 1920 x 1080. This is the highest resolution listed in display setting.
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Hi there gen2014,
You may find the information in the article below helpful.
OS X Mavericks: Adjust your display resolution
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14388
You can connect a second display and adjust its resolution. Once it’s connected, click Scaled, then select a resolution. Press the Option key while you click Scaled to see additional resolutions for the second display.
If you continue to experience issues, take a look at the troubleshooting steps in the article below.
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
-Griff W.

Loss 3D graphics and can't connect to external display with NVIDIA card

I note this morning that the graphics in 3D mode of iWork (version 4.1 with system 10.6.8) no longer appears in all software suite. The 2D graphics are displayed perfectly. I also notice I can't connect an external display when I am on NVIDIA card but work well with Intel card.
The 3D graphics are printed but not displayed on the screen (it also appear inthe thumbnail). It seems to be a worry to display.
I posted two screen images showing the problem of 3D in Pages.
Link :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/94407289@N00/6105793305/
and
http://www.flickr.com/photos/94407289@N00/6106332902/
What's going on? and can someone help me because I have a report?

Hello lolthisnameisnttaken,
Based on your post it seems you're having an issue with an external display. The following article may help you find a solution:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays - Apple Support
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Bobby_D

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