Well, it would apear that my s video out is bad. thats the only conclusion I come to. I got my new cables and they produced the same results... Looks like I have to go with my vga out for now.
So the next question is.... what laptop do I get?$?$?$
I picked a bad week to stop sniffin glue!!! (joke)
AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!! Sorry. Just venting.