Creative Extends Audio Line-Up With Headphones
Posted by Daniel Fleshbourne on 18 February 2004 - 16:08 · 3 comments & 278 views
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#1 Posted by jasondefaoite on 18 Feb 2004 - 16:40
- the only good thing to say about these offerings is that they don't need drivers to work. Creative's hardware has always been good, but the customer support and their software/drivers are just horrible.
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#2 Posted by Moker on 18 Feb 2004 - 17:13
- yeah, i would be tons happier if they decided to write some decent drivers for once
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#2.1 Posted by Lowdown on 18 Feb 2004 - 19:21
- I second that, I was going to post the exact same thing till I saw your comment. Quit bringing out new stuff and start fixing your old stuff. Do you just abandon your babies when they aren't cute and new anymore, no, you keep supporting them forever, do the same creative, jeez, leave us out in the cold here.
Opening the range, the Creative HQ-1300 Headphones are ideal for musical enjoyment and gaming when users require more privacy. The 'open-air' design creates a natural, spacious and balanced audio reproduction, while the over-the-ear design features cushioned ear-pads and a self-adjustable headband for superb comfort. Gold-plated connectors ensure an ultra-clear signal path so nothing can disturb your acoustic enjoyment. Priced at £29.99 the Creative HQ-1300 Headphones are available now.
The Creative HS-300 Headset is perfect for chatting, gaming and videoconferencing. The noise-cancelling microphone gives improved speech accuracy and clear voice transmission, while the mute feature allows users to maintain privacy. Perfect for home or office, the Creative HS-300 Headset comes with a flexible neckband and soft foam ear cushions for comfort. Priced at £14.99, the Creative HS-300 Headset is available now.
Finally, the Creative HQ-60 Backphones make listening on the move more comfortable and extremely stylish. Designed to ensure great results with portable digital audio players they have a smart, curved form factor that enables them to fit neatly and comfortably behind the head. Light and easy to carry the Creative HQ-60 Backphones deliver accurate, balanced sound across the full audio frequency range. Priced at £9.99, the Creative HQ-60 Backphones are available now.
"We believe these systems will deliver superior results for gaming, on-line applications and home entertainment," comments Leonardo Colucci, European business manager with Creative. "Whatever the requirement, they offer the performance and value our customers want and expect."
About Creative Labs:
Creative (Nasdaq: CREAF) is the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for the personal computer and the Internet. Famous for its Sound Blaster and for launching the multimedia revolution, Creative is now driving digital entertainment on the PC platform with products like its highly acclaimed Jukebox Digital Audio Player. The company's innovative hardware, proprietary technology, applications and services leverage the Internet, enabling consumers to experience high-quality digital entertainment -- anytime, anywhere.
Founded in 1981, Creative Technology's corporate headquarters are based in Singapore. Creative Labs Europe was established in 1993 to capture a bigger share of the growing European market. A fully fledged European operation was put in place by General Manager Michael Sullivan, with sales offices in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, UK, Benelux, Denmark, Sweden and Poland. Creative's European Operations and Technical Centre (EOTC) facility is based in Dublin, Ireland. The EOTC acts as the central hub to Creative Labs' European business, providing an efficient localised and customised product supply for the European market and customer support to complement sales office activities in several countries. The European operation currently employs around 400 staff.
For further information, visit www.europe.creative.com