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    Good notebook external sound cards?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Harleyquin07, Oct 24, 2007.

  1. Harleyquin07

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    No one answered my thread on expresscard notebook sound cards so I'll assume there are none and start this thread instead.

    Any one have a recommendation as to which external sound card to get for either an Inspiron 1520 or a Vostro 1500? Both sound cards on the notebooks aren't much so I'd like something producing decent sound when I hook up my external speakers to the laptop.
     
    Harleyquin07, Oct 24, 2007
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    The Creative X-Fi is a good option.
     
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    Which X-Fi? There are quite a few models on Creative's website.
     
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    Whats the advantage of external sound card? u can increase channels? thats it?
     
    Nocturnal310, Oct 25, 2007
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    Notebook onboard sound cards are generally rubbish and I like plugging in my speakers. With a decent notebook sound card (expresscard format, yay!) I'll enjoy my music and games more with my speakers and new laptop.
     
    Harleyquin07, Oct 25, 2007
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