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7 months agoGet Ready for the Smartphone Audio Wars - Yanko Design
Asus had a big partnership with Harman Kardon, stamping their name on notebooks that delivered surprisingly rich audio. Dell's XPS series had a long running deal with JBL, and their laptops often had a fuller sound than you'd expect. Then there was HP, which made a massive splash by integrating Beats Audio into its Pavilion and Envy lineup when the brand was at its absolute peak. It was a clear signal to buyers; these machines were not just for work, they were for entertainment.