Getting a new laptop..

[Nilsen]

Do you really expect a $1 sound chip to have the processing power of a $100 sound card?

YES! ofcourse 

meh... i know what you mean. I wish Dell could offer abit more detail about what soundcard is in the box. Intel 2.0 is alteast to me abit vague

[Denholm]

In my experience if it's Intel, it's onboard. And if it's onboard, it typically bogs down the processor.

[Nilsen]

ugh was afraid of that 

[Skuzzy]

I do not believe you have a choice with a laptop.

[Nilsen]

Maybe a soundcard in the expresscard slot would take some load of the cpu.

The "creative soundblaster x-fi notebook" or "creative soundblaster x-fi xtreme audio notebook" may be an option unless they require a boatload of crappy software.

[Skuzzy]

Never, ever install the apps and utilities Creative ships.  NEVER!

Only install the drivers and your computer will be a much happier camper.

[dentin]

Goto Hp..check the HDX series...more bang for you $. I have one..top  of the  line. Runs AH WITH a "sound pack"..no problems.

[Nilsen]

Ignore all that creative stuff...

Im getting what i have always been meaning to get. A great external dac/headphone combo. No software at all. You just plug it in to the pc and it takes over. Outstanding for 2channel stereo but costs alot.

[Nilsen]

Goto Hp..check the HDX series...more bang for you $. I have one..top  of the  line. Runs AH WITH a "sound pack"..no problems.

The reason for going with Dell even if i kinda hate them is because i get a great discount through my business. If i didnt get it as cheap as they are offering it to me i would not even get a new lappy now as the old one works good enough for the tasks i give it

[dentin]

The reason for going with Dell even if i kinda hate them is because i get a great discount through my business. If i didnt get it as cheap as they are offering it to me i would not even get a new lappy now as the old one works good enough for the tasks i give it

I'm sure you've checked with HP for a similar discount...right???     Anyway, best of luck with whatever you buy.

[Nilsen]

I'm sure you've checked with HP for a similar discount...right???     Anyway, best of luck with whatever you buy.

Thx and yes. Nothing beats the Dell Studio 15. Price is 400 USD and only the entry level stripped down HP models with crappy amd and integrated graphics even come close. 

[Nilsen]

Placed the order today so it should be here... no later than may 12th website sais, but as it is already in production over in Ireland it should not take that long 

[Denholm]

I hope it fits your needs like a glove. Have fun.

[Nilsen]

Thx... hope so too, but at that price it cant be wrong. Shipped today so i should have it in a few days 

[Spikes]

Thx... hope so too, but at that price it cant be wrong. Shipped today so i should have it in a few days 

Want to buy me one too?