[Elecraft] KX3- laptops for I/Q

[Brian Pepperdine]

I realize we are all still waiting for the KX3... somewhat patiently.In advance of that.. I know there has been some discussion already on soundcards to make use of the I/Q output.
But... I did want to raise the ugly spectre of the 'laptop' computer.I solved my soundcard issue on my home tower computer (real one with slots for a COMM card, sound card, etc) for LP-PAN by using an internal PCIe card chosen from Larry's list of approved cards.
However....

With laptops I believe that it seems there is a real lack of quality in built-in / motherboard integrated soundcards these days. Am I correct? I wonder if anyone is able to suggest what sort of machines would be up to the task? Is there something in the specs that we can be on the look-out for?
I see the KX3 .... with the I/Q lending a hand on the laptop on the gazebo deck (ah, summer).Or... I guess I can start haunting the computer re-builders for an oldie with the guts and a slot and PCMCIA soundcard I want and hope to keep it going.
BrienVE3VAW