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    Connecting speakers

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by minimadj, Dec 2, 2007.

  1. minimadj

    minimadj Notebook Consultant

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    I've been looking at laptops and most of them have headphone ports on the front, which is annoying because if i get external speakers, the lead would be round the front, is there any other way of connecting external speakers, or any wireless options?
     
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    the only other way i could think is to get external sound card (PCMCIA, Xpress Card, USB) and plug it through the side..
     
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    would that stick out from the laptop at all?
     
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    do bluetooth speakers exist, or USB speakers?
     
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    i only know of USB powered speakers :] there exists bluetooth speakers... but the only ones i know are very expensive and aren't worth the price.
     
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    oh right, USB speakers, do they need a power supply, if they don't, are they still good quality, or do you need an external power supply for really good, crystal clear audio?
     
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    you still need to plug into headphone port, just that it's powered by USB and not power outlet. i think you're limited to either external sound card or bluetooth speakers which will be hard to find and come w/ premium price tag. if it bothers you that much then just look for a cheap USB sound card.
     
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    ok then, thanks a lot
     
    minimadj, Dec 2, 2007
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