Recommendations, getting DTS/DD out of a laptop. (1 Viewer)

[Adam]

I would like to use my laptop computer as a DVD player for my Home Theater. In order to get the DTS and Dolby DIgital sound tracks to the Surround processor I need either a Optical or Coax connection. The only reasonably priced solution I have found is the Gainward Hollywood@Home Music2Go 7.1 Sound Box- With Remote Controller. See link below.

http://www.gainwardusa.com/products/multimedia.htm

The only problem is, it is USB 2.0 so, I have to wait to get a new laptop to use it.

Is this a good solution? Have any of you done this? What other suggestions do any of you have?

Thanks,
Adam

 

[John S]

SB Live has a USB product also...

So your current Lap Top, does not have USB???
Or it is some weirdo older implementation I suppose?

 

[Adam]

No, my current laptop has USB. But it is the older USB 1.1 standard not USB 2.0 which is a higher speed interface.

Also, I wasn't sure if this post should go here or in pc HTPC section. So, if it has to be moved that's OK.

 

[John S]

Hit and miss on USB 1.1, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. With the SB live product anyways, they do not state 2.0 support only, but I have found it to be hit and miss for sure in real world use with USB1.1