I've got some interesting news for those trying to turn a laptop into a mean machine. Creative now have released a soundcard in PCMCIA format. I've just installed it and the sound is beautiful, baby. (Or as they call it, 'unsurpassed audio quality'.) It has been specially optimised for the most popular games. (Or in their words, 'game effects so realistic, you'll feel like you're in the game.') However, it won't play through the computer speaker, only through external speakers or headphones. Creative also suppy good quality headphones with the card. The card is also great for musicians as it has ASIO and soundfont support, 24/96 recording -(up to DVD quality). The card also has CMSS - virtual surround sound or full surround sound.
Gee, I sound like an add for Creative. But the best thing is that the card is very affordable. Paid $183 - Ebay.
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