Saturday, August 23rd 2008
Creative Releases USB 2.0 Sound Stick X-Fi Go!
Creative on Friday announced the introduction of Sound Blaster X-Fi Go!, a USB 2.0 flash device with 1GB of built-in memory that also serves the role of a fully functional sound blaster. Sporting a sleek and distinctive black finish, the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Go! is incredibly lightweight (less than 20g) and compact. It is compatible with USB 2.0 computer devices and features many of the sound enhancements found in other X-Fi sound cards, like X-Fi Crystalizer that restores details lost during compression of MP3 music or movie files and X-Fi CMSS-3D that expands the stereo signal into virtual surround over 5.1 speakers or headphones. The Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Go! also supports Creative EAX Advanced HD 4.0 which provides a better and more realistic gaming experience for users. The 1GB onboard memory is there to store the essential software for instant simple installation on any notebook or desktop PC without the need of a CD, you just plug in the X-Fi Go! and enjoy it. The included software has drivers for both Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista as well as some bonus software that includes Creative Karaoke Player, Creative Mediasource 5/Organizer and Creative WaveStudio. The Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Go! will be available in Singapore at the end of August 2008 at a suggested retail price of $79.00.
Source:
VR-Zone
29 Comments on Creative Releases USB 2.0 Sound Stick X-Fi Go!
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Don't think they mentioned about 5.1 speakers or headphones. I think its about getting surround sound from headphones and stereo speakers. They have released another audio solution once again. This looks pretty nice in terms of portability and storage.
That's why i wonder that no "small" 5.1 Soundcards are availible only with fixed cable in "dongle" style and that sucks as i won't tranport my 5.1 reciver everywhere :banghead:
it's just for the average joe for skype ect. that's why i think it's extremly overpriced and the just use their name for this :wtf:
If you want analogue, get a USB soundcard like the one i linked.