Computer A/v Output Question

[kainbrake2]

Is there an inexpensive way to get an audio and component video output from a computer. what i would like to do is use a laptop or desktop to all my media including movies. i want to use the laptop as a source to my home theater but i would like component video. also i dont want the volume control on the pc itself to operate the outputs. see i tried hooking the line out on my hp to and input on my a/v reciever and i had a gain issue eather to much or not enough. also the graphic eq on the windows media player seemed to have a class. anyway it sounded horible.

[Kevio]

Computers are now available with HDMI outputs. That will give you digital audio and video on the same cable and should solve all your problems. Digital solves all problems.

[nightflier]

Does your laptop have a free PC Card slot?

[nightflier]

If not, here you go:

http://sewelldirect.com/VGA-to-Compo...-Converter.asp

or

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15127

or

http://www.everythingusb.com/blackma...der-14581.html

and there are many others. Just Google "USB to Component Video"