Using Surround Sound Speakers on a Notebook

Hey guys, I am trying to use a set of Logitech Z-5300's on a Dell Notebook PC. Problem is that the notebook has only input plug-point for a headphone jack & the speakers require 3 such plug points. What do I do? What creative product should I buy to resolve this? Cheers & thanks in advance

Rustychow,
You need to get a soundcard that's capable of supporting a 5.1 speaker system. Since you're using a laptop, you can look for product such as the Live! 24-bit External or Audigy 2 NX. If your laptop has PCMCIA slot available, you can look at this Audigy 2 ZS Notebook.
Jason

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