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Creative ships DeskTopTheater 5.1 DTT3500

Johannesburg, 13 Nov 2000

Creative, the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for the personal computer and the Internet, announced today it has begun shipping its latest offering in the Cambridge SoundWorks DeskTop Theater series: the DeskTop Theater 5.1 DTT3500 Digital - the complete home entertainment speaker solution incorporating Dolby Digital 5.1 technology. The high-end DTT3500 Digital, bundled with a wireless remote control, is a powerful home theater speaker solution for use with either a Sony PlayStation 2 console, set-top DVD player or a PC.

The DTT3500 Digital includes a Dolby Digital decoder amplifier that enables consumers to enjoy home theater audio for Dolby Digital enabled movies, eliminating the need for a separate receiver. With the DTT3500 Digital, users may also experience precise digital surround audio through the six-channel Digital DIN connection when used in conjunction with the Sound Blasterr) Live! 5.1 series of sound cards.

"As digital entertainment evolves as the preferred entertainment format, the PC is clearly becoming the ideal platform for a high-quality digital entertainment experience in the home," said Mala Sharma, senior brand manager for audio products at Creative Labs, Inc. "Audio, movie, and gaming enthusiasts looking to enhance their digital entertainment experience will find that the DTT3500 Digital speaker system, when combined with the recently launched Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 sound cards, immerses them in true, unparalleled Dolby Digital PC audio. Creative is very excited to provide users with virtually the same high-fidelity Dolby Digital 5.1 audio experience on the PC that they`ve become accustomed to in theaters around the world."

The Cambridge SoundWorks DeskTop Theater 5.1 DTT3500 Digital

Delivering the ultimate PC-based digital entertainment experience, the EAX technology-enabled DTT3500 Digital is a complete high-powered and high-end 5.1 speaker solution with Dolby Digital technology. When used with a Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 sound card, PlayStation 2 console, or a set-top DVD player, the DTT3500 Digital offers movie theater-like quality audio for Dolby Digital enabled DVD movies.

Unlike other home theater solutions that require the purchase of expensive Dolby Digital receivers and multi-speaker systems, the DTT3500 Digital has a built-in Dolby Digital decoder amplifier. The built-in decoder automatically detects Dolby Digital signals via the optical and coaxial connections. Also included are high-quality 24-bit Digital-to-Analog Converters DACs) that produce crystal-clear surround sound.

The DTT3500 Digital comes with built-in Creative Multi Speaker SurroundTM CMSS TM features that expand two-channel stereo to simulate multi-channel 5.1 surround sound audio. DTT3500 Digital lives up to Creative`s standards of superb sound quality and versatility as well as affordability without compromise.

Features and Benefits

  • Crystal-clear audio through six-channel Digital DIN connection with Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 series;

  • 7 watts per channel satellite, 21 watts at the center channel, 30 watts at the subwoofer;

  • An alternate subwoofer-out connection allows the addition of a powered subwoofer;

  • Dolby Digital decoder amplifier AC-3) and high-quality 24-bit Digital-to Analog Converters DACs);

  • Built-in decoder with auto detection of Dolby Digital signals via the optical or coaxial connections;

  • Creative Multi Speaker SurroundTM features expand two-channel stereo to simulate multi-channel 5.1 surround sound audio;

  • Creative EAX technology-enabled;

  • Optical-in for connection to PlayStation 2 console, and other digital devices optical cable provided);

  • Wireless remote control for easy selection of different modes and volume control; and

  • Additional faceplate for Dolby Digital decoder amplifier for vertical and horizontal placement.

Pricing and Availability

The DeskTop Theater 5.1 DTT3500 Digital will be available through Creative`s authorised distributors and resellers in South Africa at a suggested retail price of R3499.99. More information about the DTT3500 Digital is available at http://www.creativelabs.co.za

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Cambridge SoundWorks

Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. manufactures over 60 different models of home stereo, home theater, multimedia speakers and assorted electronics products. It is the country`s largest factory-direct stereo and home theater manufacturer, selling its award-winning stereo speaker products and sound systems, as well as other brands of high-performance audio and video products via its multiple channels. This includes its retail locations operating throughout the United States, online via sister company www.hifi.com and via its branded Hifi.com catalog and Call Center operation at 800-FOR-HIFI. Information on Cambridge SoundWorks` products is also available at www.cambridgesoundworks.com.

Creative

Creative Nasdaq: (CREAF) is the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for the personal computer and the Internet. Famous for its Sound Blaster sound card and for launching the multimedia revolution, Creative is now driving digital entertainment on the PC platform with products like its highly acclaimed NOMAD Jukebox. The company`s innovative hardware, proprietary technology, applications and services leverage the Internet, enables consumers to experience high-quality digital entertainment -- anytime, anywhere.

Creative Begins Shipping DeskTop Theater DTT3500 Digital Speaker System November 13, 2000
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