Invisible <voi### [at] devnull> wrote:
> Is it possible to buy a laptop that has built-in speakers which aren't a
> joke?
>
> Is there some theoretical reason why the speakers in a laptop can't
> produce high-quality sound? Or is it merely that manufacturers are eager
> to fit the best, most powerful CPU and sell the unit for the lowest
> possible cost, and fitting a better set of speakers isn't a high priority?
>
> I'm just curios to know...
>
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The Sony Vaio line offers the best built-ins I know about and they're just OK,
not great. They also offer portable and "docking station" type plug-in speakers
to upgrade. They are, however, (IMHO) a bit expensive for what you get.

MacBooks make strong claims about audio quality. I have no clue how true they
are... and again, we're talking bucks deluxe.

I believe the general approach taken by laptop designers is that since laptops
are nearly always single-user personal machines, HQ audio will come through HQ
headphones.

Good luck on the quest. Please post any noteworthy discoveries.

Best Regards,
 Mike C.

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