InstantForum.NET v4.1.4M-TEC Message Forumhttp://forum.mtecinc.com/forum2@mtecinc.comSat, 13 Mar 2010 12:19:34 GMT20http://forum.mtecinc.com/Topic109890-4-1.aspxI have a dell xps with vista. I got the Sound Blaster X-fi xtreme audio notebook card. I love it. Just make sure you install it with the CD to get the control console with all the equalizer options.Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:31:38 GMTJHDuganhttp://forum.mtecinc.com/Topic109890-4-1.aspxThanks Anita and Carrie. Your advice helps me so much in determining what to purchase. I was so surprised that the SigmaTel didn't have an equalizer and very disappointed. If I had realized that I would have spent a little extra for a better sound card when I purchased the laptop. </P><P>LorrieMon, 04 Aug 2008 16:20:39 GMTlojohttp://forum.mtecinc.com/Topic109890-4-1.aspxSorry it took me so long to respond Lorrie. I did notice a BIG improvement in discerning the little words. I find that the difference is in being able to manipulate the tone of voice that you hear. The sound card that came with the computer didn't allow any adjusting. <br><br>CarrieMon, 04 Aug 2008 12:35:24 GMTCarrie Heberthttp://forum.mtecinc.com/Topic109890-4-1.aspxI got a Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Amigo. It is tiny, easy to use, and has an on-screen equalizer that really helps with hard words. Oh yeah, it was about $29 from the Turtle Beach web site.</P><P>I tried looking on Ebay, but there were so many no-name brands for $5 to wade through, I got fed up!</P><P>Hope this helps.</P><P>AnitaSun, 03 Aug 2008 22:17:30 GMTmaccsalehttp://forum.mtecinc.com/Topic109890-4-1.aspxWell I received the wrong sound card in the mail last week so I am still taking any suggestions on external soundcards for laptops. I was hoping to get an express card sound card and received a regular sound card. Anyone have an express card sound card for their dell? They look pretty cool and compact but $80.00 might be a bit much if the quality of sound doesn't change a whole lot.<br>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:52:57 GMTlojohttp://forum.mtecinc.com/Topic109890-4-1.aspxCongratulations Lanie! Glad it helped. I found a Sound Blaster PCI Express Card at Office Depot for under $50.00!! I need to go order that now!</P><P>Thanks for the advice!Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:17:35 GMTlojohttp://forum.mtecinc.com/Topic109890-4-1.aspxLorrie -</P><P>Well, I just got my test back and I must say that I am very pleased. I only had a few missed little words on this one versus over a dozen on my last test. I really do think it's attributable to the new sound card, especially since the doctor on this test mumbled and stumbled quite a bit.</P><P>I purchased mine at Circuit City for around $50 and it's well worth it. My next big purchase is going to be quality headphones. </P><P>LanieSun, 20 Jul 2008 18:03:24 GMT4bestBoyzhttp://forum.mtecinc.com/Topic109890-4-1.aspxExcellent Carrie! It seems like that is the way to go since it is under $50. I don't have XP so I didn't know if the equalizer would show up if the software wasn't compatible. Glad to know it helped you out. Did you notice an improvement in discerning the little words?</P><P>LorrieSun, 20 Jul 2008 15:21:26 GMTlojohttp://forum.mtecinc.com/Topic109890-4-1.aspxHi Lorrie,<br><br>I have a Dell laptop with XP and the SigmaTel card. I use the Sound Blaster Live external sound card, and it works great! There is a definite difference in sound quality. I bought mine at Office Depot. <br><br>Hope that helps.<br><br>CarrieSat, 19 Jul 2008 23:18:53 GMTCarrie Heberthttp://forum.mtecinc.com/Topic109890-4-1.aspxThanks Lanie, that's good to hear. I will give it a try. Did you order yours online?</P><P>Best of luck on your test results! Keep me posted.</P><P>LorrieSat, 19 Jul 2008 17:11:51 GMTlojohttp://forum.mtecinc.com/Topic109890-4-1.aspxHello -</P><P>I installed the SoundBlaster Live external sound card onto my computer with Vista and it works great. I am able to adjust the equalizer settings very easily and so far, I'm very happy with it. I am not using it on a laptop, but I'm assuming it would work just the same.</P><P>I'm waiting to get a test back right now and hoping the sound card made a difference with all of those little words I was missing before.</P><P>Good luck! :)</P><P>LanieFri, 18 Jul 2008 23:30:38 GMT4bestBoyzhttp://forum.mtecinc.com/Topic109890-4-1.aspxHello All!</P><P>I am looking into purchasing an external sound card for my Dell Laptop. I want to make sure that the equalizer will show up and be compatible with Vista. Can anyone vouch for a particular type? I have the capability to use the Sound Blaster X-Fi express card or I could choose the Sound Blaster Live. Turtle Beach doesn't seem to be compatible with Vista. Can someone please help out so I don't end up spending money on something that will be of no use to me.</P><P>I should mention that the reason I am looking into this is because I have a SigmaTel card now and I can't here most of the little words occurring in my transcriptions. Sigma Tel has no equalizer.</P><P>Thank you all!!:)Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:45:30 GMTlojo