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How to connect logitech speakers to my laptop

post #1 of 8
6/9/08 at 7:40pm
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Hi all! I need help connecting my Logitech X-530 speakers to my Dell Latitude D830 laptop. I'm assuming that I need to buy something (sound card maybe) to do this. Any help, recommendations or links to the solution is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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post #2 of 8
6/9/08 at 9:01pm
The D830 only supports 2 channel audio. To use your particular speakers you have three options...

PCMCIA Soundcard with appropriate dongle cable

Express Card soundcard with appropriate dongle

PCI Sound card in a DDock expansion station.

I have the same speakers as you only the 2.1 version, they sound great considering their low price.

The DDock also has a S/PDIF output, however I've never used it and to do so would require a receiver with digital coax input.
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post #3 of 8
6/9/08 at 11:21pm
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Thanks for the reply. I'm thinking that an external USB sound card would suit me best. Would something like this work?...http://lt.europe.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=208&product=16779
I don't want something too bulky and expensive like this...http://computers.pricegrabber.com/po...rs/m/32539413/.
So, a small relatively cheap product would be ideal. My only need for such a product is to just listen to my music.
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post #4 of 8
6/10/08 at 10:58am
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Originally Posted by i need help View Post
Thanks for the reply. I'm thinking that an external USB sound card would suit me best. Would something like this work?...http://lt.europe.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=208&product=16779
I don't want something too bulky and expensive like this...http://computers.pricegrabber.com/po...rs/m/32539413/.
So, a small relatively cheap product would be ideal. My only need for such a product is to just listen to my music.
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Yes it should work
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post #5 of 8
6/10/08 at 12:10pm
Yeah, forgot about the USB soundcards, that first one you linked should work fine.
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post #6 of 8
6/10/08 at 12:45pm
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Yeah, forgot about the USB soundcards, that first one you linked should work fine.
This may be stating the obvious but the first link is to a dongle for the X-Fi Express card that you have to already own in order to plug the dongle into it.

Also: I have the exact same story with my E1705 and X-530 speakers. I bought the X-Fi card on here for $45 and once I save up some more money I'll buy the dongle from Creative (it's shame that no one sells it used; but apparently not many people own them/want to sell them)
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post #7 of 8
6/10/08 at 1:05pm
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Thanks for the replies. Now, my decision is whether or not to buy this sound cardhttp://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A1164635&cs=19&c=us&l=en&dgc=SS&cid=30322&lid=680413 and connect it to this sound docking module http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=16&product=1674 If I do this, then I will be paying MORE for this set up than the actual speakers. Is there any cheaper alternative or websites that have cheaper prices then those listed above?
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post #8 of 8
6/10/08 at 9:23pm
As I said, I bought mine on a forum so I would just keep an eye on the for sale/trade section on here and maybe do a craigslist search or look on some other forums.

But sadly it does cost a lot to get the correct outputs from Dell laptops.
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