[geeks] The new IPC/LX, from Dell?

[Dan Sikorski]

Dan Sikorski wrote:
> Lionel Peterson wrote:
>> It has discrete graphics available ($80 upgrade), and all configs 
>> have HDMI output.
>>
>> Agreed about base config at $229 being close to impulse buy range...
> I've been thinking about one of these since they were released this 
> week.  I'm probably going to order one on Monday.  I wish that it had 
> an IR reciever on the front and a slot load or normal tray load 
> optical drive, I hate the laptop style pop-out tray.  Does anyone have 
> any idea what the sound card upgrade is?  It says "Soundblaster X-Fi 
> Hi Def Audio - Software Enabled".  If it's just some crap software 
> that comes preloaded, i don't want it.  If it enables 5.1 audio and a 
> digital output, that is useful.  Unfortunately, google searches and 
> looking around on creative labs' website is turning up nothing useful.

Replying to myself because I think i found my answer.  It sounds like 
it's the X-Fi MB 
(http://www.creative.com/oem/products/software/x-fimb.asp)  which to me 
sounds like it's some useless crap.  I think I'll look at USB DAC's and 
go that route instead.

    -Dan Sikorski