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Re: Dell's Sorry History of Microphone/Soundcard Issue (Update)

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From: Grumps
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 10:53
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Class_Action wrote:
> kony  wrote:
>>
>> Class_Action wrote:
>>
>>> kony wrote:
>>>>
>>>> You have no idea what in the world you're talking about.
>>>>
>>>> Dell has used MANY different platforms in that period of
>>>> time.
>>>
>>> So?  Is that the cause of low mic volume problem?
>>
>> It is clearly an indication that there is no such thing as a
>> "Dell low mic volume problem".  Rather, there is a "Windows
>> users don't know how to adjust windows settings, including
>> MIC volume, problem."
>
> Previously:
> -----------------------------------------------------------
>> GOOD GRIEF!
>>
>> Did you ever consider that you can't blame an OEM for your
>> lack of ability to use windows?  MIc boost and recording
>> levels have to be set.
>
>    I have my mic volume all the way up, the booster on, and its still
>    way too quiet.  I had to practically put the mic in my mouth.
>
>    I have been through every switch, slider and control with
>    XPS Advanced support at least twice. This isn't a user error.
>
>    I think I have seen every single volume control slider that exists
>    in the system, XP, Creative, etc.

Have you tried the Dell mic on another PC?
Have you tried another mic on the Dell PC?
[I'm not sure why I'm getting involved, all of my Dells have worked
flawlessly]
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