Vista Vs Soundblaster

[pumper]

The new Microsoft OS changes up the way sound is processed through DirectX, and this has busted hardware DSP solutions like the Soundblaster series.

http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=39403

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bet there is a MS license fee for directX computability.

[Richard-BKK]

"MS license fee for directX" seems that Microsoft found a way to get even some extra money

[pumper]

I've been a sound blaster user / fan since win 98.

i use Dragon Naturally Speaking for my work related reports.

with a 'factory - mother board' sound input the software is almost unusable for voice recognition.

with a quality input & quality mic Dragon is a winner for me.

i now use external audigy sound devices with both my desktop & laptop .. both un-vista.

the new pantip versions of voice recognition software, ibm via or dragon, are quite remarkable in it their accuracy

i use a shure hv505a mic w/ the audigy .. & the 21st century software is incredible.