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Old 03-31-08   #501 (permalink)
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So in essense... creative are also saying that creative alchemy doesn't support EAX5 and that creative themselves are misleading customers too?
Well, it doesn't technically support EAX5 because it can't use the code. So, instead it has to convert it into something it can understand.

So it doesn't use EAX5 code, but can emulate everything that EAX5 does.

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I'm surprised Newegg and Creative haven't gone out to dispel the rumours yet.

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Well, it doesn't technically support EAX5 because it can't use the code. So, instead it has to convert it into something it can understand.

So it doesn't use EAX5 code, but can emulate everything that EAX5 does.
Ah I get you, thanks for the info.... hmm £100 though is a bit steep though, think I'll stick with onboard

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I'm surprised Newegg and Creative haven't gone out to dispel the rumours yet.
I agree, I mean if that post wasn't from newegg it'll be awhile before they hear about it!
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Wow LMAO!!!
Awww they took it out
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