[McButton]

I'm trying to run Kodi on my old laptop via OpenElec & display it on my TV, but I'm having some issues.

My laptop has a VGA port, usb, and ethernet
My TV has usb, component, coax port, and a usb...which I think is for memory sticks only. TV is not a smart TV.

My modem is directly next to all of the above, and my NAS is plugged into that.

Is there any configuration I can do to get this operating?
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I looked at VGA to HDMI, but apparently it either doesn't work or I need a converter box.
I figured somehow using the ethernet...but I don't know how.
I looked at USB to HDMI, but I don't think that works either?

All cables I've researched seem to need more than just the cable.

[nickr]

Vga to component may be doable.

[McButton]

I think I'm going to swap my tvs around and just do vga to vga. Will my HD VIDS at least play?

[nickr]

Depends on the laptop. Generally hdmi is your best bet.

[McButton]

VGA to VGA seems to work fine. Got a cable at a thrift store for $2 instead of $35 at best buy :|
HD plays fine. My 1080P looks nice. I had a tiny stutter for a second, but it got through it.
Changed the Kodi display to the TV. It still mirrors, but no big deal. I just turned everything off of the laptop and let it ride.

Junky laptop, recycled. Win.

[noggin]

VGA will work fine at 60Hz.

However if you're in Europe (which I don't think you are) then VGA usually won't work at 50Hz (so you get judder on European TV, DVDs etc.) and neither does it support 24Hz (which is needed for judder-free playback of 24p content on suitable TVs). HDMI is better for these reasons, and carries audio too. However if you don't have an HDMI out on your laptop, it's a moot point.

[McButton]

Good to know. Thanks for all the info, guys.