I have a Compaq Presario laptop and am planning to connect to my tv. Now my laptop doesnt have hdmi. What do I do?

I believe most laptops have a dvi port, (even my cheap Acer Mini laptop has one!!) so you could go with an HDMI to DVI adapter!  Buy   .com has one selling for $16.24

This 10ft HDMI-DVI digital video cable allows you to connect devices with a DVI-D connector to displays with HDMI inputs._x000D_ A high quality addition to any home theater, digital signage or multimedia application, this high performance HDMI to DVI-D cable is designed to provide the best quality picture available through either HDMI or DVI digital connections._x000D_ This durably constructed HDMI-DVI cable is backed by http://www.StarTech.com Lifetime Warranty.

Features

Product Name   10ft HDMI to DVI Video Monitor Cable Manufacturer Website Address   http://www.startech.com Manufacturer   http://www.StarTech.com Product Type   Video Cable Manufacturer Part Number   HDMIDVIMM10 Color   Black Cable Type   HDMI Cable Length   10 ft Connector on First End   1 x Male HDMI Connector on Second End   1 x DVI-D Male Video Standard Warranty   Lifetime

MacMall has one selling for $19.99
A single-cable solution for quickly connecting your HDMI [and DVI] A/V devices. Connects a digital video source to an HDTV display. Ideal for use LCD TV, LCD Projectors, Plasma TV, HDTV and DVD Player and set-top box.

Features:
– Compatible with LCD TV, LCD Projectors, Plasma TV, HDTV and DVD Player and set-top box
– HDMI technology offers higher-bandwidth, uncompressed video and multi-channel digital audio in one cable
– Lifetime warranty and FREE LIFETIME tech support

Note: compatible with digital displays only

– Quick-connect single HDMI to DVI cable replaces multiple audio and video cables, reducing clutter and hassle

Connector A : 1 - HDMI Male
Connector B : 1 - DVI-D Single Link Male