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2 laptops 1 set of ext. speakers?
Name: Renaissance Man Date: February 20, 2009 at 05:59:54 Pacific OS: Windows ME/XP CPU/Ram: 720/2k Product: Dell / Inspiron/latitude Subcategory: General
Comment:
I have a laptop plugged into external speakers. I got a second laptop. Any ideas on how I can get both laptops to work with one set of speakers? Please answer only if you've done this before. I'm tempted to try a Y adapter but am afraid it may do some damage.
Name: wizard-fred Date: February 20, 2009 at 11:19:55 Pacific
Reply:
Don't use a y-adapter. There is a slight possibility of damage. I use an audio mixer for 2 laptops and tv into an amp then speakers. A set of speakers is the cheapest fix. A mixer will cost at least $50.
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