Is there a list somewhere of laptops that can output 8 channel audio through the HDMI port?

Hi All. I only have a couple of laptop available (and none of the external cards). Should I calibrate the laptop soundcard? And should I calibrate both laptops and measure with both to see if they measure the same way? Thanks!

I’m in the market for a new laptop – well, used actually. There are a couple that I’m looking at. Both are the same model Dell with a 250 gig HD and 4 GB RAM. The difference between them: One has a 2.93 GHz processor and is loaded with 32-bit Windows 7 Home Edition. The other has a slower...

I spent a bunch of time troubleshooting a Dell laptop that I have because when I'd do the loopback cal, I'd get crazy measurements. Like +- 20 db from 20hz-20khz. Logically, assuming the that the mic input was not flat (as is common) , I tried an iMic that I had kicking around. It was better...

Hello, first post here. Still trying to get the right equipment for the REW. I've read about the Soundblaster external card and other mics etc... I do have a digital spl meter but seems to want to give up for some reason. Anyway, I am in the market for a new laptop. Can I have one built with a...