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    HP built-in microphone

    Discussion in 'HP' started by vom, Apr 5, 2007.

  1. vom

    vom Newbie

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    I am about to purchase an HP dv6205us and I was wondering about the quality of the built-in microphone of this model or of HP's in general. If anyone knows anything about this specific model (pros, cons), please share. Thanks!
     
    vom, Apr 5, 2007
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    clip Notebook Consultant

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    Not sure about the pros/cons, because sometimes it is extremely crystal clear, and sometimes it worked like an alien voice-faking toy. I think it's the same because I just have the same result using Logitech headset.
    I think it's the problem with the internet, make sure you spare much bandwidth for voice chat, and you'll be fine.
     
    clip, Apr 5, 2007
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    spaceman2004 Notebook Consultant

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    Well, my first machine the mics were crap. That machine got replaced by the machine I use now. The mics worked fine(ish) under MCE 2005, but now under Vista they're crap again and I have to use an external mic.

    It's more of a problem with drivers for the sound it seems.

    You've been warned!
     
    spaceman2004, Apr 5, 2007
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  4. vom

    vom Newbie

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    Yeah, I bought an Acer last week, which I returned.... and the built-in mic picked up more air than my voice. I plan on using an external mic for the most part, but it would still be nice to have options. I'm not too thrilled about Vista either, but we'll all have to have it sooner or later. Hopefully this HP I'm going to get won't do me wrong!
     
    vom, Apr 5, 2007
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    depends onthe model, my tx 1000 is crap...and it has two of them!
     
    thebranded, Apr 10, 2007
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    the mics on my dv6000t CTO works PERFECT. i use it for ingame as well as aim and msn messenger. sounds better in msn messenger than aim though.
     
    junknstuff, Apr 11, 2007
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    Junk: Are you running vista or MCE? Also, what audio chipset do you have?
     
    spaceman2004, Apr 11, 2007
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    I have the hpdv6205 and the built in mic has worked great sounds and works good
     
    mtor, Apr 11, 2007
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    Everyone should to view the article,you can find solution.

    Title:Vista Audio Issue Addressed by HP
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=109066&highlight=MIC+Vista
     
    finema, Apr 12, 2007
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    spaceman2004, Apr 12, 2007
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    No issues here on Vista with DV6000.
     
    Zcott, Apr 12, 2007
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    AlanW1980, Apr 12, 2007
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