One of the issues that make this a challenge on a laptop, is the fact that many of the sound cards are not up to the job. Some Lappys come with Half duplex cards, that is not going to get it, and others just plain do not work.
One has about three options with a laptop, a PC/MCIA slot card or a USB or Firewire interface. (interface = sound card) either way it can work. Right now if you do a little shopping around you might find a closeout deal on line.
Having said that It still could be a little glitch in the setup.
Tell me what it says under options/audio playback and record, also find out what driver mode you are using, something else may be hogging that driver and you need to switch to another options.
Let us know and we might be able to help.
Oh and $100 that is not bad for a good interface, but tell us what it was first before buying anything, we might save you from flinging it out the window as well
post edited by Robomusic - 2006/02/01 18:29:38