Hi, I've got my first laptop, yeah. Problem is the sound. The internal Intel-chip works, but that's about it, it sounds horrible. So I think I'll need a USB soundcard or maybe PCMCIA? But I don't want to spend too much (i.e. no RME) So what could you recommend in the range 100-200 EUR? I would prefer something with Midi, but I could go without. I need stereo in and out, though. Any ideas? Do the Audiotrak MAYA USB boxes work (well) with Linux? ciao -- Frank Barknecht