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    Do all new laptops come with optical out jacks?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Helpmyfriend, Dec 6, 2009.

  1. Helpmyfriend

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    Is it standard now? Just curious, thx!
     
    Helpmyfriend, Dec 6, 2009
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    Most of them do these days, since I think S-PDIF is the only cable that allows 5.1 surround sound and over. However, mine only came with an analog input.
     
    Amnesiac, Dec 6, 2009
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    Ah, no 'most' laptops do not.

    Search newegg or tiger direct or any other major supplier for laptop and spdif. You will not find a lot of hits on that combo.
     
    newsposter, Dec 6, 2009
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    i haven't seen many at all. And with HDMI and DisplayPort (both which support multi-channel audio) becoming so common, we probably never will.
     
    flynn337, Dec 7, 2009
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    The latest Clevo/Sager models have S/PIDF out.
     
    BrandonSi, Dec 7, 2009
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    Or any Apple laptops.... The other way to get digital audio on these laptops would be through the HDMI port. Or you can add a USB/expresscard soundcard.
     
    ratshackmojo, Dec 7, 2009
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