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SPDIF - What is it and how to use it if its present on a laptop?

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beanstalk_230 Original post #1
Apr 9, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Hi friends

just wanted to inquire what is spdif and how could it be used if already present like in mine (hp dv9339us)

Thanx
kumarmohit
kumarmohit #2
Apr 9, 2008 at 11:30 PM
It is some sort of digital audio connector. I do not think you can use it unless you have some seriously high end audio hardware like high breed home theater .

Here are more details: *en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spdif