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LTb1ow
07-29-2009, 01:28 PM
I got a new laptop today, and it does not have a port for my soundcard, and I was wondering if there is any way to get a toslink hookup without one?
WildBillyT
07-29-2009, 01:34 PM
Your laptop doesn't have an internal sound card that's decent enough?
LTb1ow
07-29-2009, 01:37 PM
It has a stereo out put yes, but I am used to using my optical line into my receiver.
dmheer08
07-29-2009, 01:39 PM
just get a half inch headphone jack wire with rca (red, white) on the other end
LTb1ow
07-29-2009, 01:40 PM
Yes, that is what I am using now, stereo though.

My receiver is a nice one, so I like to make use of it.
dmheer08
07-29-2009, 01:49 PM
i have a nice reciever to...wish my laptop had an optical output..i have never seen this
LTb1ow
07-29-2009, 01:52 PM
Sound cards ftw.

Granted most of my music is not 5.1, but my receiver can do the faux 5.1

I will start reading my owners manual and see what I can do.
LTb1ow
07-29-2009, 02:02 PM
Ok, so I can get an adapter to go from a express card to pcmcia slot, or just buy a new sound card made for an express card slot.

Thoughts? They are roughly the same price.
dmheer08
07-29-2009, 06:47 PM
Ok, so I can get an adapter to go from a express card to pcmcia slot, or just buy a new sound card made for an express card slot.

Thoughts? They are roughly the same price.


just do it
LTb1ow
07-30-2009, 12:56 PM
Decided it was cheaper to pick up a USB sound card.
http://www.soundblaster.com/ISS/images/products/large/17751_1.png

Picked this one up for 70 ish, does 5.1 toslink. I is happy now. :)