Now I never thought I'd hear this but Firewire for sound!?! Thought some of you might find this interesting....credit goes to [H]ard|OCP for the info.. Read below for those who care. --icantelu ------------------------------------ AUDIO PRODUCT ROADMAP Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum * Target Market: Gaming, Music Creation, Music Playback, DV enthusiasts, Corporate users (Finance) * ESP US $199 Sound Blaster Audigy MP3+ * Taget Market: MP3 & Internet Music Enthusiasts * ESP US $99 Sound Blaster Audigy X-Gamer * Target Market: Hardcore and Casual Gamers * ESP US $99 Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 XXX: US, CAN, LA * Target Market: Casual gamers, causal digital audio users * ESP US $69 (US Retail); CAN $52.66 (Distribution); LA $49.99 (Distribution) Sound Blaster PCI 512 * Target Market: Mainstream users * ESP US $49 Sound Blaster 16 PCI * Target Market: Entry level users, Replacement customers * ESP US $29 Target Audiences * Primary -- Digital Audio/MP3 users, Power gamers, Music Creators, Internet Enthusiasts, Prosumers/Tech Savvy * Secondary -- Casual consumers electronics device owners, DV/1394 enthusiasts Key Uses * MP3, WMA, Music Creation, Music Editing * Internet Audio/Streaming/CD/Movie Playback * Gaming and Music Playback SOUND BLASTER AUDIGY LINE Key Selling Points * Powerful EMU10K2 Audio Processor -- expanded power, double the effects * Secure Content Support -- Expanded content secruity, safe box, secure music, secure transaction * Dual Firewire/1394 Support -- expanded high speed connectivity, connectivity to DV cameras, connectivity to external storage and 1394 supported devices; similar to USB, but 30x faster; can hook up to 60 devices CLI will also be creating sub-brands for each feature to leverage technology, EX: Audigy Audio Processor, Content Pass, Sound Blaster 1394 Secondary Features * 6 channel digital and analog output (Dolby Digital approved -- CLI is only company to have this approval) * PlayCenter 2 -- high quality 320kbps encoder with up to 9x digital audio acceleration; digital media organizer; audio only media player that allows selection of frequencies, added click remover and noise reduction features * Customization with EAX effects and Oozic-- various acoustic properties, voice shifter; visual component/enhancer * Complete softare package * Upgradeability via CreativeWare (formerly LifeWare) Platinum Product Only * Audigy Drive with Firewire connector -- connects to front of PC, offering consumers 2 connectors * Remote control Upcoming Launches * NOMAD C Series -- cheaper Jukebox to expand consumer market * June -- Audigy * August -- Broadband Blaster (US) * September -- NOMAD Jukebox ----------------------------------------------------------------- To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
