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    High def OR sound blaster...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by onlycurious, Nov 21, 2007.

  1. onlycurious

    onlycurious Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry, about these choice questions, I have a few hours left until I buy this laptop.

    Is it worth it to upgrade to the integrated sound blaster audigy hd software edition for $25? OR is the high definition audio 2.0 good enough?
     
    onlycurious, Nov 21, 2007
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  2. chelet

    chelet Notebook Deity

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    The audigy is software, not a different card than what you have now.
    The audigy software gives you an equalizer so you can customize your sound. Maybe it allows other tweaks too. I didn't get it, so I can't tell you if it makes a difference.

    I did get the X-Fi card that fits into the laptop's Express slot. And using headphones, the X-Fi card sounded better than the default sound. The X-Fi won't play through the laptop's speakers though, so you need headphones or external speakers to use it.
     
    chelet, Nov 22, 2007
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  3. Jarrod

    Jarrod Notebook Evangelist

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    I hope it's not too late. It's best to get an external sound card if you want better performance, the "software edition" is only software. It doesn't help.
     
    Jarrod, Nov 22, 2007
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