Tried your 1520's headphone jack?

[Woodgypsy]

OK, Japanese forum had information that can help with noises somewhat. Those with Bluetooth should go to device manager, select Bluetooth and uncheck the option that let PC turn BT off to save powet. This gets rid of the most horrible buzzing. Its still bad on headphone jack, but helps.

[Nedediah]

Wow, I hadn't tried headphones until I saw this thread--mine is definitely noisy. I think this will be the last straw; I'm probably going to return it.

Hmm, very interesting! For me headphone noise isn't a big issue but it's disappointing.

So far there's the DDR2 graphics card memory letdown, graininess with higher resolution screens and now the headphone jack noise. Any other deal breakers? I always hate being a new adopter/beta tester but figured Dell had a winner with their new models. Perhaps I was wrong.

Is it 3 strikes and you're out?

[Stella]

Is it 3 strikes and you're out?

That's sort of how I feel. I love SO MUCH about this computer, but the cons just keep adding up. I'm thinking about getting a G1S instead, although the keyboard is squishy compared to the 1520, which has an amazing keyboard.

[redfalcon07]

by chance i ordered a pair of icemat siberia headphones that should be coming today. they come with a usb soundcard. will let you guys know.

[redfalcon07]

delivery got rescheduled to the 23rd :-(

[paklun123]

My dell 1420 has the same noise when using the headphone jack.. I contact the warranty people and they are just going to send me a new one. Looking at the poll.. my question is there are systems that do not have this problem right?

It would suck to wait for the new system and only to find it has the same problem or other problems.

[Duke2007]

it will have the same problem most likely. i returned mine too...new one came with the same issue. just cancel it, you will be glad you did. SERIOUSLY. cancel.

[Moonfrost]

People who report "noise": what type of sound did you get? There are 3 types:

High Definition Audio 2.0
Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy™HD Software Edition
Creative Labs Express Sound Card

Wouldn't the last choice be better, because it's an actual sound card? Even with that, is there still static?

[DoubleBlack]

The last choice is better, and there would be no static. You can buy one if you have already ordered, and it's even cheaper:

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...9&sku=A1164635

[Moonfrost]

I have not ordered yet.

You are saying that the "Creative Labs Express Sound Card" is exactly the same thing in the link you provided?

If so, everyone who reports "static" has either:

High Definition Audio 2.0
Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy™HD Software Edition

Am I correct ?