sound card - usb vs pci

[koldapu]

i found a really good deal at a local comp store for an external usb sound card . . .

i was wondering, is it worth it?

this is the product (though this is newegg, im looking at a neighborhood store)

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=29-102-167&depa=0

would it be as good as pci card?

 

[koldapu]

keep in mind, i may use this on a laptop with usb 1.1, so usb has a sort of advantage for me

 

[OIDanTheManIO]

i say go with pci, no one wants sum bulky hardware hangin out there computer...i hate external things

 

[koldapu]

well, i dont mind bulky external things . . .

im talking about quality . . .

is there any issue with usb ones?