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    is this upgrade for dell xps m1530 worth it?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by umhaha, Jan 19, 2008.

  1. umhaha

    umhaha Notebook Consultant

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    is the sound card option, Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition, worth it for dell xps m1530? i heard there were sound issues with that laptop.
     
    umhaha, Jan 19, 2008
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  2. E.D.U.

    E.D.U. Notebook Deity

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    I think it is only like a $25-$50 upgrade, so I don't think it is that expensive an upgrade. I would would advise you just add it in anyway, because I would not guess that the sound would be any worse without it. I can't compare the sound quality of the XPS m1530 with or without the sound blaster technology, as I only have one of these machines, but honestly the sound is not that bad on the system. Don't worry very few people get systems with sound issues, so you'll be fine. I think it's an inexpensive/ probably worthy uprgrade though.
     
    E.D.U., Jan 19, 2008
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  3. Nolan.Rivers

    Nolan.Rivers Notebook Guru

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    no it's not, it's just software..lol
     
    Nolan.Rivers, Jan 19, 2008
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  4. Darkian

    Darkian Notebook Guru

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    if ur going to use a speaker than get the express card -_- for the best sound quality
     
    Darkian, Jan 19, 2008
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    Not worth it. It came with my config, I actually think it sounds worse with the software installed!
     
    MAC5217, Jan 20, 2008
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  6. AdrianX

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    My xps speakers are terrible. But with my 2.1 speakers and sub plugged into the headphone jack it sounds pretty much like my desktop. I would'nt bother
     
    AdrianX, Jan 20, 2008
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    DON'T get it, its a gimmick. As said before all it is, is software! You probably could get it online if you searched for it. If you're wanting an audio upgrade that badly get the express card soundcard - but even then I really think the integrated solutions are good enough unless you're an audio engineer etc.
     
    channelv, Jan 20, 2008
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  8. outofthisworld

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    just software, not worth any money at all

    how about spending it on a great pair of isolating earphones instead?
     
    outofthisworld, Jan 20, 2008
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