Options to add sound cards in laptops

[phkhgh]

In general, for newer laptop models, is it generally possible to add an internal sound card, or are external USB cards the only option for many / most? Some come w/ discrete sound cards - most don't.

Some new laptop specs I've looked at say under "Expandability":

ExpressCard slot (ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54),

or other models may say:

PCMCIA slots: 1 Type I/II; 1 ExpressCard/54, or other descriptions.

** Question is, what type of slot would current (reasonably priced - $100 or less?) notebook sound cards most likely need?

** What designation / wording in the specs description for open slots should I look for as far as future ability to add a sound card?

Thanks.

 

[wii-ste]

Maybe a USB sound device would be cheaper?

The only PCMCIA card I could find was about £80