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    Does the Audio upgrade on the E1405 improve sound?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ArmyLaw, Aug 1, 2006.

  1. ArmyLaw

    ArmyLaw Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you rae just using your laptop with headphones and listening to the built in speakers, does the upgrade to the sound card help any? Is it worth the 25 bucks? I am not planning on ever plugging this thing into anything other than portable speakers and headphones, should I upgrade?
     
    ArmyLaw, Aug 1, 2006
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  2. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    It's simply a software upgrade... I wouldn't recommend it. It does little or nothing. Some users have even uninstalled this $25 software.
     
    Jason, Aug 1, 2006
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    It's not worth the upgrade . . the software adds a bunch of processes/services in order to run, which slows down your system. Better off staying with the default.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Aug 1, 2006
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    It's a software upgrade not hardware
     
    gridtalker, Aug 1, 2006
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