Asus Xonar U1

Page 2 - A Closer Look - Hardware The Asus Xonar U1 used in our review is the silver version; which in my opinion looks the best as a piece of audio equipment -- in fact, it sure feels like it too. The shiny aluminum surface has a cool feel to the knob, which adds to the vibe without a doubt. You know, like those receiver knobs.

If you're after a new sound card, the Xonar U1 is a decent choice -- it'll even work on computers that have ancient USB 1.1 ports. However, its sound quality wasn't always perfect during our tests, and longer cables would've been beneficial.

Unless you’re prepared to lay out a significant chunk of change for a higher-end laptop with a brand-name sound card, chances are your mobile

Life with a laptop doesn’t usually come without some sacrifices when it comes to performance. We give up the powerful graphics, faster hard drives, and faster processors in exchange for portability. Not to mention, laptops are typically much more difficult to upgrade than their desktop counterparts.  One area that seems commonly neglected on both desktop

Own a notebook and not impressed with the onboard sound solution? Would you like the ability to be a bit more "hands on" with your audio? Do you want something that's different than what everyone else has? ASUS might just have the answer for you.