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    How is the sound on a T500 ?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Jeff B., Jul 8, 2009.

  1. Jeff B.

    Jeff B. Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I have 2 quick questions on the Lenovo T500 model.

    1) Is the sound decent ? If I plug my speakers, is it as good as on a desktop ? How does it compare to other laptop brands ?

    2) I like watching DVDs on my laptop. Should I pick a good graphic card ? (In fact, does the graphic matter for DVDs ?)


    Thanks
     
    Jeff B., Jul 8, 2009
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It's decent, but it's a notebook.

    Nope.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 8, 2009
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    1.- The speakers are nothing impressive, but they're not horrible either. If you plug in external speakers, it's the same as a desktop. It's average compared to most other business laptops, and it's below consumer-grade laptops with subwoofers built in.

    2.- The Intel GMA 4500MHD is perfectly capable of DVD playback, and even most HD video playback. The graphics card will mainly be useful for gaming or 3D design.
     
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  4. Jeff B.

    Jeff B. Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok thanks,

    I understand the Intel GMA 4500MHD is perfectly capable of DVD playback, but would the ATI Mobility Radeon 3470 increase the quality of the videos I watch ?
     
    Jeff B., Jul 8, 2009
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  5. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    No. Why would it? The x4500 is just fine for video playback (including h.264 up to profile 4.1 [Blu-Ray and the majority of downloadable HD content]).
     
    jonlumpkin, Jul 8, 2009
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    joey-t Notebook Consultant

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    I would rate the T500 sound worse than the 5 other Dell Inspirons I have owned. But the sound is passable. The sound is like a transistor radio of old. I havn't tried external speakers but headphones are also worse than Dell.
     
    joey-t, Jul 9, 2009
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    you can always get a usb dac (digital to analog converter) if you are interested in higher quality sound source to your speakers
     
    wilse, Jul 9, 2009
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