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    Does Alienware m17x R3 support 4-pole audio combo jack?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by TechnoWhore, Apr 26, 2017.

  1. TechnoWhore

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    I know it has a separate mic and headphone ports, but am wondering whether it also supports a single 3.5mm 4-pole combo audio jack (i.e. carries both mic and audio in single jack) ?

    Thinking of buying a wireless headset which also can be used wired if needs be.
     
    TechnoWhore, Apr 26, 2017
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    I believe it will only work as normal headphones. At least on R4 they work as normal headphones only without mic. Tried with both made for iPhone and android headphones.
     
    mariussx, Apr 27, 2017
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    Thanks. Guess I will have to get a splitter for a new headset then.
     
    TechnoWhore, Apr 27, 2017
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