Suggestion for a LAPTOP with "line in"

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On Tue, 1 Jun 2004 13:03:19 -0500, Ken Bouchard <ke_bouchard@adelphia.net>
wrote:

> OK, I've "given up" trying to find a notebook that meets my specs AND is
> "light". I'm going to settle for one that has "built-in" speakers, a
> "line in" port and preferably a "built-in" microphone. So what's
> available?

The Acer Aspire 2000 and 2020 (not 2010) line of notebooks have good
sound, as well as most of the Fujitsu Lifebooks and Apple Powerbooks. But
most notebooks simply aren't made to handle difficult sound-editing
chores, especially because it's hard to cut down on interference in such a
compact package. Why not try an external sound card? And it's a worthy
investment because you can take your sound hardware from computer to
computer, after upgrades, etc.

http://www6.tomshardware.com/video/20040223/index.html


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actually, my "specs" are pretty simple: a fast cpu,256 G memory, around 40
GB HDD, Win XP
and "built-in" speakers. (and of course a "line in" port.)

thanks, ken

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"Dan Koren" <dankoren@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:40bd25a0$1@news.meer.net...
>
> "Ken Bouchard" <ke_bouchard@adelphia.net> wrote in message
> news:9aCdna0JdNdgTyHdRVn-hw@adelphia.com...
> >
> > OK, I've "given up" trying to find a
> > notebook that meets my specs AND is
> > "light". I'm going to settle for one
> > that has "built-in" speakers, a "line
> > in" port and preferably a "built-in"
> > microphone. So what's available?
> >
>
>
> Would you possibly tell us a little
> about what are your specs? Otherwise
> it could be difficult to come up with
> answers to your question.
>
>
> dk
>
>

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I know that some laptops (my Thinkpad T40) come with a line-in if you
use it with the docking station (or a port-replicator I think), but I
presume this won't be helpful if you're looking for a laptop? Also,
to change the level of the microphone socket, you need an extra (IBM)
plug-in, which I haven't downloaded, but doubt that it will provide
line-in quality. However, it is stereo.

If it's any help my T40 has an excellent output from the line-out
(headphone socket) that is pretty close to hi-fi standard.

The microphone on it is terrible - being attached to the body of the
laptop is only useful for telephone-quality recording.

An external USB soundcard would be a very good idea. The
Extigy/Audigy(which one?) will provide hifi output (I think- haven't
tested it but assumed so) and a line-in.

Duncan.

"David Lee" <davidlee_malvern@dont.use.this.bit.hotmail.com> wrote in message

news:<c9l666$1c2$1@hamble.qinetiq.com>...
> You may have difficulty finding a good notebook with Line-In. Most just
> seem to have a mono mic socket. Another option is to use an external USB
> sound card. The Creative SoundBlaster MP3 is small and inexpensive and will
> allow you a better choice of computers.
>
> Be careful relying on built-in microphones - they can be pretty bad at
> picking up background noise - such as cooling fans and CD drives spinning
> up.
>
> David
>
> "Ken Bouchard" <ke_bouchard@adelphia.net> wrote in message
> news:9aCdna0JdNdgTyHdRVn-hw@adelphia.com...
> > OK, I've "given up" trying to find a notebook that meets my specs AND is
> > "light". I'm going to settle for one that has "built-in" speakers, a "line
> > in" port and preferably a "built-in" microphone. So what's available?
> >

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"Ken Bouchard" <ke_bouchard@adelphia.net> wrote in
news:etSdncDbMOybPF7d4p2dnA@adelphia.com:

> Also wondering how Acer handles their warrantee. Do they have good
> "phone support"?

phone support is very good.


> How about "depot" repair? My daughter will be in Waco
> TX, can she get it fixed locally if it breaks?

yes they have agreements with various services places all over north
america, and usually promise a 1 day turnaround time. their head offices
are in texas too.

> What kind of warrantee
> do they have on the display?

you can check out their warranties online. they are sold with a 1=year,
but you can upgrade to 'accident protection' for 1 or 3 years.

- joshua