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From: dlow@pollux.svale.hp.com (Danny Low)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Re: Sound Cards
Message-ID: <5870038@pollux.svale.hp.com>
Date: 3 May 91 16:16:33 GMT
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>        I have been considering purchasing a sound card, but I have never
>seen one at work.  I know what they can do.  My question is what is the 
>major difference between the adlib and the soundblaster and is it worth
>the extra money to buy the soundblaster card?????

Both cards use the same FM synth chip to generate music. The SB has a
joystick port and a digital speech channel. The SB also has a 2 watt 8Ohm
amp built it. The stick port is very useful as that saves a slot. Otherwise
it's a matter of personal judgement whether the other features are worth
the extra money.

			   Danny Low
    "Question Authority and the Authorities will question You"
	   Valley of Hearts Delight, Silicon Valley
	     HP NPCD   dlow@pollux.svale.hp.com