5.1 channel surround External Audio Adapters

The Bottom Line: Budding laptop DJs will appreciate the way this compact portable device turns any laptop into a DJ rig, but for pros, it doesn't come close to the sound quality and tactile nature of vinyl.

Specs: USB, Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP, 5.1 channel surround, None

The Bottom Line: Budding laptop DJs will appreciate the way this compact portable device turns any laptop into a DJ rig, but for pros, it doesn't come close to the sound quality and tactile nature of vinyl.

Specs: USB, Apple MacOS X 10.2.6 or later, 5.1 channel surround, None

The Bottom Line: An eminently portable USB audio solution, the Hercules Gamesurround Muse Pocket USB delivers basic 5.1-audio functionality with minimal fuss.

Specs: Hi-Speed USB, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME, 5.1 channel surround

The Bottom Line: This external sound card works great for watching DVDs, listening to tunes, or recording audio on your computer.

Specs: USB, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME, 5.1 channel surround, None

Specs: USB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, 5.1 channel surround, None

Specs: USB, Microsoft Windows XP SP1, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, 5.1 channel surround, None

Specs: USB, Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP, 5.1 channel surround, None

Specs: IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 5.1 channel surround, None

Specs: USB, Apple MacOS 9.x, Apple MacOS X 10.1, Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP, 5.1 channel surround, None

Specs: Hi-Speed USB, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Microsoft Windows XP SP1 or later, 5.1 channel surround, None