Is it just me? (CL poor design?)

[Phixzet]

I think I would buy an X-Fi Platinum, to allow me to use the SPDIF connectors in the future... But personally I just think it is moronic to make people install cables (needlessly) to the front of a PC. For two reasons - aesthetics and frankly many PC's have doors there.

I'd buy the XtremeMusic version - but the mic input is shared with the digital output. Um is that not stupid?

I'm not trying to insult anyone - including CL, to me this stuff is so basic - that I'm thinking that my "opinions" are just wrong. Serious question here - can someone explain the logic of these items? I have been "happy" with on-board audio, but decided now it is time to make the move - and I'm having trouble deciding what board to get.

Thanks.

 

[Mister X]

yes it is very stoopid.

 

[HybridHB]

The breakout box for the Pro version is the best design. The cost on that unit is bananas though, so most people wont even go there. I personally like the drive bay units. Its easy to connect/disconnect the headphones and control the volume physically.

 

[magnetik]

I agree on the mic issue. It's a kludge.. I had to buy a usb mic for BF2.