How to add SPDIF/ coax/ digital audio output to laptop?

by Davidf26 Jun 10, 2009 6:07AM PDT

I'm looking for a way to add a SPDIF/ coax/ digital audio output to my laptop (hp dv4).

I know hp has the 'HP Notebook Quickdock' which adds a whole bunch of other ports including an SPDIF port to the laptop, but thats the only port I need and none of the other extra ones so I;m hoping theres a way to add just an SPDIF/ coax/ digital audio port to the laptop..

I have these available ports: HDMI, ExpressCard Slot, eSATA/ USB port, Expansion port, and USB ports.. Thankss

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Try.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Jun 10, 2009 8:21AM PDT

"optical cable using the included SPIDF adapter."
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Advantage-Micro-Sound-Card/dp/B0002ICGDY/ref=pd_sim_e_1

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by Davidf26 Jun 10, 2009 11:53AM PDT

thanks again.. i just ordered it, ill let u know how it works out

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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWW

by Davidf26 Jun 12, 2009 3:39AM PDT

This thing is tinnnnnnyy and the sound is unbelievable! It sounds just as good as the sound from my desktop and my tv which are also connected to my Bose home theater. BTW amazon/ UPS shipping is ridiculously fast. Thanks for the recommendation man

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Lucky!

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Jun 12, 2009 4:14AM PDT

But we made some of our own luck here. I've always liked 2 names in sound cards for more years than I'll admit. Here they are:

Creative Labs
Turtle Beach

In alphabetical order to show no preference. I know of many no-name USB cards but when I saw Turtle Beach it looked like taking a risk on.

Glad you are having great luck with that. As always I worry about drivers as the years pass so let's hope.
Bob

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