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Any thoughts on the Realtek audio in/out for these netbooks, how does this rank with other sound cards for desktops?.




On par with any of the built in soundcards, which means so-so recording fidelity as compared to a good aftermarket solution and pretty darn good playback because today's laptops are designed for the main customer base, which means emphasis on DVDs, movies, etc. The earphone jack as line out to PA system works very well indeed.

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I guess a usb midi in/out for that part of the system.
Wyndham




Yes indeedy!

Several people have reported great results with these little laptops and BIAB here. I bought a little pink Acer for the wife, but tried BIAB running from the pgmusic USB drive on it before giving it over to her, everything worked fine including the realtracks/realdrums, now I am thinking about picking up one for myself, but I think I want it in black...

--Mac