Technology

Audio Features More Important In PCs, Students Say

Posted: 9/7/2010

Recent research suggests a trend toward using computers for entertainment and a greater focus on audio quality.

(NAPSI) - The way today's college students use their computers for entertainment is changing what's considered a standard feature.

According to a recent study by Penn Schoen Berland, 61 percent of college students use their computer most for entertainment. Seventy-seven percent listen to music on their PC and 70 percent like to watch videos.

In fact, 94 percent of college students and 89 percent of the general population think that crisp, clear audio is important to the entertainment experience on their computer. As a result, high-quality audio is an increasingly important feature.

Sound is such an important component of the entertainment experience that students are willing to invest in PCs that have premium audio technology inside, as well as in a good pair of headphones or a set of good external speakers.

A popular way to enhance audio on PCs is through technologies from Dolby, which has leveraged its audio expertise in movie and home theaters to shape the way sound is delivered for games, connected devices, mobile phones and PCs. PCs featuring Dolby deliver vibrant surround sound and allow users to enjoy the full quality of movie soundtracks, music and games. Experts recommend these computers for the best audio experience on a PC:

• The Acer Aspire 8940 features Dolby Home Theater, a built-in, high-def webcam and a CineSurround sound system with integrated speakers and one Acer Tuba CineBass booster supporting low-frequency effects.

• The HP Pavilion dv5t features Dolby Advanced Audio and comes preloaded with Media-Smart software for enjoying movies and music, editing videos and uploading to the Web and sharing photos while on the go.

• The Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t is a netbook tablet, featuring Dolby Headphone, a 10" touch screen and the ability to access photos, videos, music and favorite apps with a single touch.

• The Sony VAIO F Series features Dolby Home Theater, and select laptops feature TransferJet, a Sony innovation letting users transfer photos from compatible cameras to the F Series laptop by placing the camera on the laptop's palm rest.

• The Toshiba Satellite A665D features Dolby Advanced Audio, true stereoscopic 3-D multimedia playback capability, and Toshiba Sleep-and-Music for enjoying tunes from an MP3 player while the laptop is off without having to power up.

For more information, visit www.dolby.com/PC.

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