> so today I was purusing MacWorld and I ran across a blurb for this > Griffin Technology USB iMic for $35 which is hell of a lot cheaper (and > easier to install) than buying a card and getting someone to install > it... I know several people who use the iMic. It doesn't give them any problems and sounds at least as good as the mini jack. At $35 I think it's a pretty safe buy. bbn