Creative EAX versus ASUS DS3D GX 2.0

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Techgage takes a look at the Creative EAX versus ASUS DS3D GX 2.0 situation.

Quote: "When Creative publicly called ASUS out a few weeks ago over their fake EAX support, we had an idea to compare both true EAX along with the DS3D GX 2.0 engine from ASUS to see if real-world differences could be heard. So we picked up three Creative-recommend games and did just that. Read more

Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:05:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

A look at the Creative modded Drivers Controversy

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Techgage published a piece about the recent Creative Labs' started controversy about modded drivers from the developer community.

Quote: "Despite Creative being a leader in PC audio, their stature as such is being comprised with newcomers releasing superb offerings. Read more

Posted on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Creative Announces 32GB Zen Player

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Creative announced its latest Zen PMP today with a whopping 32GB of flash-based storage. Creative says the 32GB Zen can store up to 8,000 songs in MP3, WMA, and AAC formats. The player is also compatible with iTunes.

The display is a 2.5-inch TFT with 16.7 million colors. Video formats supported include WMV9, MJPEG, MPEG4-SP, DivX 4/5 and XviD. Read more

Posted on Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:48:33 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Creative GigaWorks HD50

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Creative announces a new line of premium range 2.0 stereo speakers. The new speakers include the top of the line GigaWorks HD50, GigaWorks T40 and the Creative Inspire T10.

The Creative GigaWorks HD50 (photo) features titanium super tweeters, 2 inch high-definition drivers, Class-D amplifiers and built-in BasXPort technology. Read more

Posted on Tue, 6 Nov 2007 08:34:25 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

I4U Gadget Model: Fashion TV's Larysa Poznyak wears Creative

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Put your coffee away, the new I4U Gadget Model of the Month is here. We are proud to have Fashion TV host Larysa Poznyak as gadget model this month.

Larysa Poznyak wears the small Creative Zen Stone Plus and we put a Ferrari in the background because we can.

This photo spread is extremely hot with Larysa wearing several outfits you need a license for.

See the photos now.
(Warning: This I4U Gadget Model shoot is in most cases not safe for work) Read more

Posted on Mon, 5 Nov 2007 09:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Creative Introduces Aurvana X-Fi Noise-Canceling Headphones

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Creative introduced a new set of headphones today called the Aurvana X-Fi noise-canceling headphones for improved playback on the iPhone, iPod and other portable devices. This is the first set of headphones to use Creative’s X-Fi technology to improve sound quality and deliver virtual surround sound.

The headphones will retail for $299.99 and are available now at Amazon.com. "The Aurvana X-Fi Noise-Canceling Headphones, with our X-Fi Crystalizer(R) and CMSS(R)-3D technologies that dramatically improve audio playback, provide so much more than the noise cancellation in Bose headphones," said Steve Erickson, vice president of audio for Creative. "Noise cancellation sets the stage for an excellent listening experience, and the X-Fi audio technologies up-convert MP3 and AAC music to bring out the best in music and movies." Read more

Posted on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:38:57 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

SigmaTel Announces New Creative Zen Uses its STMP3700 SoC

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SigmaTel announced that the new Creative Zen PMP launched last week by Creative is the first device powered by their SigmaTel 3700 SoC. The ARM-based, 90nm STMP3700 is a highly integrated media processor.

SigmaTel says that the processor allows manufacturers to build more integrated devices. The STMP3700 allows for up to 60 hours of music and 6 hours of video. Other features of the STMP3700 are QVGA, MEPG4, H.264, and WMV video support at a full 30 fps. Read more

Posted on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:06:18 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Creative offers Zen V Plus with 16GB

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Creative offers a 16GB version of its Zen V Plus DAP in Singapore only.

The high capacity Zen V Plus will sell for $399 SGD (~$260) online and in selected shops in Singapore starting August 8th.

Features of the Creative Zen V Plus include 1.5-inch OLED display, FM Tuner, 15 hour battery life, line-in recording and built-in calendar, contacts and tasks functions. Read more

Posted on Sat, 4 Aug 2007 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Creative Zen Stone Plus

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Creative announced the Zen Stone Plus, which is basically a Zen Stone with a screen.

The Creative Zen Stone Plus comes with 2GB storage and features like OLED screen, FM radio, a clock, stopwatch and voice recording. The battery life of the Zen Stone Plus is 20 hours (with 2 AAA batteries). Read more

Posted on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:27:59 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Creative ZEN Stone Review

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Our partner Digital Trends reviews the Creative ZEN Stone DAP.

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"What does $40 USD get you in today’s consumer electronics world? How about a decent USB flash drive? How about a cheap portable DVD player? While neither may interest you all that much, Creative is betting their recently released Zen Stone portable audio player will grab your eye and wallet. Read more

Posted on Mon, 4 Jun 2007 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Creative Zen V Plus Review

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The Tech Lounge reviews the Creative Zen V Plus mp3 player.

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"When compared to the iPod shuffle the Zen already has twice the capacity at a price that is nearly identical. We’re not doing a head-to-head comparison between the two products, but it is interesting to see how much of a price premium you pay for an Apple branded product just in terms of capacity, not to mention the many features the Zen V Plus can boast of as well. Read more

Posted on Fri, 11 May 2007 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Creative Zen Stone

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Creative announced today the new iPod shuffle competitor Zen Stone.

The Creative Zen Stone is a tiny 1GB mp3 player without display. On 1GB storage you can carry about 250 songs. The Stone supports of course random play and has an acceptable battery life of 10 hours. It plays WMA and MP3. No DRM support. Read more

Posted on Thu, 3 May 2007 08:10:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Creative introduces World's First 2MP Auto Focus Webcam

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Creative introduced the Creative Live! Cam Optia AF webcam, the world's first webcam to offer auto focus technology and a true 2.0 megapixel CMOS sensor.

The new Creative Live! Cam Optia AF captures video at true 2.0 megapixel resolution and still images up to 8.0 megapixel interpolated resolution.
With the automatic focusing technology, the Creative Live! Cam Optia AF has its lens refocus upon detecting any movement of the subject, ensuring that focus is always spot-on and images stay sharp.
Like the new Sony Playstation Eye, the Cam Optia AF also features a noise-canceling microphone. Read more

Posted on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Creative Aurvana DJ Headphones

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Creative announced today the cool and stylish Aurvana DJ Headphones.

The Creative Aurvana DJ Headphones feature brushed metal and diamond-cut finishing and designed for ultra-comfort high-grade acoustic performance.
The powerful but lightweight Neodymium drivers with Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire voice coils allow the headphones to accurately reproduce music or sound from any media source.
Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Apr 2007 07:21:42 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Creative Live! Cam Optia Reviewed

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Webcams are getting better and better all the time. Creative has a new webcam that adheres to the USB Video Class spec, meaning that any OS supporting UVC can use the Live! Cam Optia with no need for drivers.

This driverless support works in both Windows and Mac as well as Linux. It appears lots of software is included with the cam, which can be good or bad. At least you can choose which applications you want installed rather than just getting them all. Read more

Posted on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:20:06 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Fatal1ty Plays Quake 4 One v. One at the CES 2007 Creative Booth

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Not sure how industry attendees at the CES would have time to play a little one on one against celebrity professional video gamer Fatal1ty, but he is available at the Creative booth to beat your ass.

Fatal1ty has of course a product brand partnership with Creative featuring the Creative Fatal1ty Professional Series Laser Mouse or the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro Series Sound Card.

See also the Video Interview by our Nikki Inderlied with a Fatal1ty Manager at the CES 2007. Read more

Posted on Mon, 8 Jan 2007 01:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Creative Wireless Headphones SE2300

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Creative offers a new Bluetooth wireless stereo headset dubbed SE2300.

The Creative SE2300 support A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth profiles and have a 8 hour battery life.

Amazon.com sells the SE2300 for $110.58 .
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Posted on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 06:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Creative Reinstates FM Recording on Zen Players

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A while back Creative decided to release a firmware upgrade that removed the ability to record FM radio on their Zen players. Creative blamed the evil empire…RIAA… for the move.

If you were one of the many that downloaded the firmware without realizing it would stop you from being able to record FM radio, you will be glad to hear that Creative is reinstating the FM record feature. Read more

Posted on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 13:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

New Creative Live! Cam Optia

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Creative introduces the Creative Live! Cam Optia plug'n'play USB Webcam.

The Creative Live! Cam Optia requires no driver installation for PC systems using Windows XP Service Pack 2 and above.

It features a precision Lens, 640x480px video capture at 30fps and multi-axis swivel.
Its multi-usage base attaches to CRT monitors, LCD panels and notebook LCDs and sits comfortably on tables or other flat surfaces.

An included handsfree stereo headset takes care of the audio capture. Read more

Posted on Thu, 2 Nov 2006 07:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Creative Xmod Review Round-up

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The for $79.99.

Digit-Life reviews the Creative Xmod in context of using it with notebooks and PCs. They test the signal quality with LynxTWO (details) professional grade sound card. Their verdict is that the Xmod is an interesting device for notebooks, but for the money you could buy a sound card with similar functionality.

CNET reviewed the Creative Xmod with portability in mind. They like the audio quality, but would rather see the Creative X-Fi functionality integrated in mp3 players. The Xmod needs a power supply away from a USB port, which is not included. Nota true portable solution. Read more

Posted on Sat, 28 Oct 2006 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Creative Xmod Announcement and Review

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Creative announced the Xmod, which uses Creative's X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity audio platform to improve music playback quality for MP3, WMA, iTunes or AAC songs to beyond the original CD quality.

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Creative Xmod Review Round-Up

Sounds like a magic device. French site GenerationMP3 already had the chance to test the Xmod.
I could not really determine in the review, if the resulting sound is awesome or not. I guess it will feel as adding more depth and volume to the sound.

Technically the Creative Xmod enhances the low and high frequencies while improving audio dynamics for cleaner, richer sound that surpasses the original audio CD. Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Oct 2006 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr