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    7.1

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Toledano, Aug 14, 2011.

  1. Toledano

    Toledano Notebook Evangelist

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    I saw this forum posted before, and i can't seem to find it, so i'll just ask it again. Is this laptop 7.1 ready??? Cuz im getting some soon.
     
    Toledano, Aug 14, 2011
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    krazor8 Notebook Guru

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    i know thats its 5.1 ready, maybe 7.1 2
     
    krazor8, Aug 14, 2011
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  3. livid

    livid Notebook Consultant

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    5.1 support - Yes. 7.1 support - No.

    If you plan on using HDMI audio, then the limitation would be your HDMI receiver or TV.
     
    livid, Aug 15, 2011
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  4. Jas71

    Jas71 Notebook Evangelist

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    You can get 7.1 by using the HDMI 1.4 port or the S/PDIF port.
     
    Jas71, Aug 15, 2011
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  5. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    SPDIF aka Optical/Coaxial is actually limited to 5.1 via hardware. The cable itself has the capability but it is limited, nothing available today will allow true 7.1 over those, only HDMI.
     
    LVNeptune, Aug 15, 2011
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  6. Toledano

    Toledano Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks guys for the help, and i'm loving the 7.1 :)
     
    Toledano, Aug 21, 2011
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