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    Avoid the 1520's sound issues with a USB headset.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by GloStiX, Aug 4, 2007.

  1. GloStiX

    GloStiX Notebook Evangelist

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    I just got my Microsoft LX3000 headset from Live Search Club in the mail (prize) and it's excellent. Strong bass, full-bodied sound, 1 USB plug vs. 2 headphone jacks, light and comfortable, and best of all--it avoids the whining noises from the built-in audio jacks and allows me to avoid the built-in microphones ('Digital Mic' in Sound Options, actually a LiteOn M08 array) which gave me tons of conflicts when I plugged in my own audio headset.

    It was free for me because I played some stupid flash games on the Windows Live! website, but I'm sure they can be had for $30. Worth it if you ask me.

    Good luck.
     
    GloStiX, Aug 4, 2007
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  2. mattstl77

    mattstl77 Notebook Evangelist

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    It is a solution, but why should we fork out more money to fix something that should not be broken?
     
    mattstl77, Aug 4, 2007
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    XxMerlinxX Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't think he was saying people should live with it, just that there's a work around for the time being.
     
    XxMerlinxX, Aug 4, 2007
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    lightflux Notebook Consultant

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    ^^ Time being? Actually there will never be a fix for this issue on the 1520 unless they change some hardware inside...it's a fundamental flaw with the design of the system (placement of hardware in areas they shouldn't be because of inevitable interference). Software won't fix it...and being forced to have a "work around" with things such as a USB or bluetooth headset is ridiculous.
     
    lightflux, Aug 4, 2007
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    If a USB or BT Headset is the only way to fix the whine, then Dell should (in good faith) supply every 1520 user with these kind of earphones.
     
    mattstl77, Aug 4, 2007
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    I am planning to connect my new Inspiron 1520 to my stereo system via USB. I am glad to hear that the interference people have been talking about is limited only to the headphone jack.
     
    ATR90, Aug 4, 2007
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