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    Best way to make a cheap laptop good for a person with a PhD in music?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by vestibule1443, Dec 18, 2008.

  1. vestibule1443

    vestibule1443 Notebook Evangelist

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    my dad is a concert organist/pianist, he's also cheap and about 15 years behind in technology (he uses a pager, and uses dial up on his 10 year old PC). he uses his computer for email, to read news, and to compose and edit music.

    he is probably going to be buying this laptop this weekend: http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Comp...23176/catOid/-18746/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

    im assuming the onboard sound and speakers are going to be low quality. what solution would you guys recommend to make the audio quality (both sound card and speakers (don't need to be surround)) up to the discriminating ear of a professional musician.
     
    vestibule1443, Dec 18, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    I doubt you'll be able to do anything with the onboard components. You'll probably need an external solution, for which it'll be better to post in the Accessories section probably.
     
    Andy, Dec 18, 2008
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