Better Sound Options for a Notebook

Yes, but SB makes a better one called the SoundBlaster Extigy. It's bigger
though. I have the Extigy and the sound quality is INCREDIBLE.

I suspect this one is almost as good (the specs are not quite as good) but
it is more portable.

Tom
"Will Sutton" wrote in message
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I have a Inspiron 500m notebook and am greatly disappointed with the
sound. So what are my options to get a better sound from this
notebook ? I see Creative has a new device out for notebooks ( it has a
different name in the States )
http://australia.creative.com/produc..._digitalmusic/

Has anyone any knowledge of this device that connects to the USB port ?
Or are there better options available ?



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"Will Sutton" wrote in message ...
I have a Inspiron 500m notebook and am greatly disappointed with the sound. So what are my options to get a better sound from this
notebook ? I see Creative has a new device out for notebooks ( it has a different name in the States )
http://australia.creative.com/produc..._digitalmusic/

Has anyone any knowledge of this device that connects to the USB port ? Or are there better options available ?

Get a good set of headphones (or smaller non-powered speakers) and plug them
into the headset jack. Seriously. Don't know about the specifics of the
mobile sound cards, but I don't think it matters how "good" they are, they
will always sound crappy from the notebook speakers. I haven't heard any
notebook speaker worth listening to for quality sound. Just try even a
cheapo headset, and I'm sure you'll notice the difference.

"Tom Scales" wrote in message

Yes, but SB makes a better one called the SoundBlaster Extigy. It's
bigger though. I have the Extigy and the sound quality is
INCREDIBLE.

Does it ever skip/stutter?

"RFox" wrote in message om...
"Will Sutton" wrote in message ...
I have a Inspiron 500m notebook and am greatly disappointed with the sound. So what are my options to get a better sound from
this
notebook ? I see Creative has a new device out for notebooks ( it has a different name in the States )
http://australia.creative.com/produc..._digitalmusic/

Has anyone any knowledge of this device that connects to the USB port ? Or are there better options available ?

Get a good set of headphones (or smaller non-powered speakers) and plug them
into the headset jack. Seriously. Don't know about the specifics of the
mobile sound cards, but I don't think it matters how "good" they are, they
will always sound crappy from the notebook speakers. I haven't heard any
notebook speaker worth listening to for quality sound. Just try even a
cheapo headset, and I'm sure you'll notice the difference.

I have tried headphones and other speakers and while they are a vast improvement its not the sound that I want. I like plenty of
bass and not much treble.