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| MILPITAS, Calif., April 30
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Creative Technology Ltd. (Nasdaq: CREAF), the worldwide leader
in digital entertainment products for users of the personal computer and the Internet,
today announced the powerful six-channel Cambridge SoundWorks® MegaWorks(TM) 510D PC
speaker system, now shipping with an estimated street price of $349.99. The MegaWorks 510D
delivers 500 watts total power and connects with a single proprietary cable to any
Creative Sound Blaster® 5.1 sound card for true Dolby® Digital 5.1 playback from music,
games and DVD movies. Cambridge SoundWorks is a wholly owned subsidiary of Creative
Technology Ltd. Winner of the coveted Ziff-Davis ExtremeTech "ExtremeTech Approved" award and 3D SoundSurge "Gold Surge of Approval," the MegaWorks 510D speaker system features a built-in 3-channel S/PDIF connection, specifically designed to achieve superb audio clarity from the 24-bit/96kHz Sound Blaster Extigy(TM) or Sound Blaster Audigy(TM) sound cards. The MegaWorks 510D delivers high-definition audio at up to 500 watts of total power with a 95dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) through five satellite speakers and a wood-enclosed subwoofer using BASH® amplifier technology that includes bass, treble and remote volume controls. "The MegaWorks 510D is the only PC speaker system on the market today that supports the 24-bit 96kHz high definition audio playback capabilities of the Sound Blaster Audigy and Sound Blaster Extigy," said Craig McHugh, president of Creative Labs, Inc. "This system introduces unprecedented power and frequency response for the ultimate audiophile quality experience from games, Dolby® Digital 5.1 movie soundtracks, and MP3 or CD playback." The MegaWorks 510D brings a new level of precision to compact, wide-range speaker development by producing consistent output at all frequencies and unsurpassed dispersion. Regardless of where users place the MegaWorks 510D satellites around the PC or digital entertainment center, they can enjoy the same accurate tonal balance from all five satellites.
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About Cambridge Soundworks and Creative Cambridge Soundworks is a wholly owned subsidiary of Creative Technology Ltd. Creative is the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for users of the personal computer and the Internet. Famous for its Sound Blaster® sound cards and for launching the multimedia revolution, Creative is now driving digital entertainment on the PC platform with products like its highly acclaimed NOMAD® Jukebox. Creative's innovative hardware, proprietary technology, applications and services leverage the Internet, enabling consumers to experience high-quality digital entertainment -- anytime, anywhere. This announcement relates to products launched in the United States. The product names, prices and availability are subject to change and may differ elsewhere in the world according to local factors and requirements. Cambridge Soundworks and MegaWorks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cambridge SoundWorks Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Sound Blaster and EAX are registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. and Audigy and Extigy are trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd in the United States and/or other countries. NOMAD is a registered trademark of Aonix and is used by Creative Technology Ltd. and/or its affiliates under license. All other products mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby recognized as such. Tell Us What You Think -- Click Here SOURCE: Creative Technology Ltd. |
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