Not all audio jacks are created equal. Sure, we’ve talked about the HP Pavilion dv7 that came out a couple months back with Beats audio jacks built in here on the blog. And I think it’s pretty sweet that we’re starting to see this technology get infused across larger lines of products now – including the new rev of the HP Mini 210. But what I have to confess is that I didn’t really appreciate these new jacks until a recent road trip. (Below might seem like a minor ramble, but there is a point in here somewhere. I promise).
But the specially-grounded audio plugs on new HP laptops that bear Beats branding really do make a difference. It doesn’t hurt that those plugs also partner with specialized audio processing chips on your laptop….but still. The way it was explained to me is that the audio jacks built into many devices, introduce interference. But the Beats audio jacks - in new devices like the Mini 210 – are grounded. Obviously, it’d be kind of bogus for me to try and simulate the sound online. Or even just tell you that it sounds better.
You be the judge for yourself if you’re curious. Trek over to a store and see if you can hear the difference for yourself. The new rev of the Mini 210 hits the streets around June 15th – and other Beats audio notebooks like the Pavilion dv7 are already available so you can check it out, firsthand. What I can do, though, is remind you of a video we put together that walks folks through exactly how the technology works. What can I say? I’m a sucker for the 1950s-style of this “educational film.”
What do you think? Have you tested it out and heard the difference? Tell us what you think.
