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    Vostro audio: High Definition Audio 2.0 vs. Integrated Sound Blaster

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Jupiterak, Jul 30, 2007.

  1. Jupiterak

    Jupiterak Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can someone tell me the difference between High Definition Audio 2.0 or Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy™HD Software Edition?

    I'm undecided whether to get the Vostro 1500 or 1700.
     
    Jupiterak, Jul 30, 2007
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    The software just adds more features like better game audio output, 3D audio and EAX effects, surround sound up-mixing of stereo music, and cinematic sound with DVD player.
     
    blahdude84, Jul 30, 2007
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    Would the upgrade to the better sound card help drown out the random humming some folks are hearing in their headsets?
     
    nuclfusion4, Jul 30, 2007
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    from what i heard, yes. don't take my word for it... not too many people havent really been clear that it does... only a couple
     
    Duke2007, Jul 31, 2007
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    The SB Audigy upgrade is NOT a different sound card, it's just additional software that can emulate EAX and other things from the SAME sound chip.
     
    dc74, Jul 31, 2007
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    Yeah I guess it uses some additional software based DSP to improve the sound quality to a certain extent...
     
    TuxDude, Jul 31, 2007
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    Didn't know that. Thanks for the info.
     
    Jupiterak, Jul 31, 2007
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    What is the difference between Integrated High Definition Audio and Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0?
     
    kmason, Aug 2, 2007
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  9. ocellaris

    ocellaris Notebook Evangelist

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    What prevents someone from just using the Sound Blaster driver then?
     
    ocellaris, Aug 2, 2007
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    Nothing, you can buy it on Creative's site.
     
    Methodis, Aug 2, 2007
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    Link? If it is cheap I might try it just for EAX support in WoW.
     
    ocellaris, Aug 2, 2007
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    Hmm I could've sworn you could buy it off their site but now I can't find it :(
     
    Methodis, Aug 2, 2007
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