Will this work if my current laptop's sound card is broken?
1168691
I am using mine on a laptop. Once the software is loaded it will set up the USB unit as default. It over-rides the laptop sound chip. My sound chip still works but not when this unit is on. I have solved this problem on other laptops with with cheaper usb devices that give you no-frills sound. You might want to try one of those to make sure a device like this will work. If so, I highly recommend coming back and buying the x-fi.
1640750
Yes, if your laptop has a headphones plug-in and a microphone plug-in it works just fine!
1654289
Sorry. Shouldn't need a sound card. Depending on your system config. What OS are you running?
72215
Yep it works perfect without any other sound card. That's what I bought it for.
660215
Yes, if your laptop has built-in bluetooth. If it does not, you will need to either use the audio cable that's included, or purchase a separate USB Bluetooth adapter.
1337783
As long as the laptop has Bluetooth connectivity it should work fine. As an alternative the speaker has a wired connection that could be plugged into the headphone jack if Bluetooth didn't work
331421
I would not think so. A sound card is something totally different. If your sound card died, no speakers will work for you. You would have to have your sound card replaced.
905929
You would have to have a separate audio cable. If your laptop has a mini (1/8") headphone out, you can use a mini to rca, or whatever your audio input would require.
1898348
most definitely!!! hook your laptop up to it thru the USB!! KaaaaBooom!! clearest "sound" no hiss!!... wink... - DTM
2129992
No particular additional sound card; but your computer or laptop needs to already have an audio output jack.
1654290
Sorry.Shouldn't need a sound card. Depending on your system config. What OS are you running?
136173
Yes. They will work. I was disappointed when they broke. Just be careful with them. The audio jack on laptops tend to stop working if you pull on them too much. If that happens, buy a USB headset.
208325
Try this link for a download location and how to install the drivers. The sound card uses the Realtek engine so they should work.http://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/1236
1320126
Yes, this will work. It essentially becomes your new sound card. That said the sound quality out of this device isn't impressive but it's functional.
2265117
The speaker works automaticaly with the computers sound program. Just click the sound icon on the bottom right and adjust that way. You should know the quality of the sound and volume of the sound is much better then you will have with your laptop. At least it is that way with my Toshiba.
1254017
Yes it should replace your existing sound card. I hve an older pc and aftr installing Windows 7 the sound card would not work. By using this creative sound blaster plus external speakers that will connect to this sound card, I now hve sound!
1254020
Yes... But if you have a Sound Blaster card in already, you're good. The best application for this USB device is for a laptop.