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    No built in microphone for e1505?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by LarryEitel1, Oct 26, 2006.

  1. LarryEitel1

    LarryEitel1 Newbie

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    Just purchased brand new dell e1505. Lovin it! Strange thing is i don't see a built in microphone. Tried fiddling everywhere as well as searching other threads. No joy! Is my only choice to use a plug in microphone?
     
    LarryEitel1, Oct 26, 2006
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    Yep, there's not a built in microphone.

    You'll have to use an external mike and just plug it into the jack.
     
    vespoli, Oct 26, 2006
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    quickstrike Newbie

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    Isn't that ridiculous?

    Those guys at Dell are out-of-their-mind. Build a notebook without a cheap microphone. You know I am tossing this one.
     
    quickstrike, Nov 4, 2006
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  4. lilredfoxie

    lilredfoxie Notebook Evangelist

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    I dont believe a built in microphone is such an essental feature. I know they used to have them on the grey and blue era inspirons, my friend's 600m has one. Perhaps it will be offered as a standard feature in the next generation inspiron designs, possibly with a bult in webcam, if the XPS M1210 is any indication of the future design of the inspiron lineup.
     
    lilredfoxie, Nov 4, 2006
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    quickstrike Newbie

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    Might not be essential to you but how about for people such as myself that travel oftenly and comunicate with peers all over using ms messenger?
    In today's world, there is a need for such tools, unless you are into paying for long distance calls.
     
    quickstrike, Nov 5, 2006
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