The Gainward Media Xtender is an external 5.1 soundcard that boasts of optical output and input, as well as a 6-in-1 card reader for Compact Flash, Smart Media Card, Memory Stick, Secure Digital Card, MultiMedia Card and Microdrive. It also has two USB 2.0 ports for additional connections to other devices.
The package includes a pair of headphones and a microphone and it can be powered by an external power adapter.
A bonus is the infrared remote, which is bundled with the device; this was easy to install, and produced no conflicts with the drivers. Sonix Sound Station, bundled with the product, allows you to configure the speaker type as well as the remote control, recording and conversion settings.