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    Laptop + 5.1 sound??

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by RedSensiStar, Dec 9, 2006.

  1. RedSensiStar

    RedSensiStar Notebook Deity

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    Are laptops capable of using 5.1 sound (w/ sub)? :confused:

    Is my SonyFE790? :confused:

    I have a two speaker setup by Bose; and it's good, but I want something deeper and better for my games + music.
     
    RedSensiStar, Dec 9, 2006
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  2. jetstar

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    You might need an external 5.1 sound card like the Creative Audigy.
     
    jetstar, Dec 9, 2006
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    The LG S1 express has 5.1 surround capabilities and also an ATI x1600 with core 2 duo. Its about $1600
    ITs an excellent machine check it out
     
    sa_ill, Dec 10, 2006
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    Where are you getting it for only $1600? The places I looked at were more than that.
     
    sojourner21, Dec 10, 2006
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    The m570U is also capable of 7.1. But the qualitiy isn't really good.
     
    PC_pulsar, Dec 10, 2006
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    is the creative card compatible with the new PCIE slot yet? my 1705 dosent have the older pcimia slot or whatever its called.
     
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    No, the Creative card is not compatible with the PCI-E slot. You'l have to get a PCI-E to PCMCIA adapter, or you can wait until Creative releases the PCI-E version of the card.
     
    jetstar, Dec 10, 2006
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    even if their was an pci-e version of an 5.1 sound card, wouldn't you still only have the original laptop mic, and headphone socket which is only good for stereo.

    as said previously your real only option is an Creative Audigy or similar usb external sound card.

    regards.

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Dec 10, 2006
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