[OCN] Creative's fall from glory - Page 51 - Overclock.net

alex98uk · 03-31-08

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Originally Posted by Pegasus

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.

onlycodered · 03-31-08

Wow. This story was on the front page of digg this morning. Great job guys!

firemaker · 03-31-08

You just got popular on digg, watch this!

alex98uk · 03-31-08

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

Pegasus · 03-31-08

We're about to die.... 580 guests

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Originally Posted by alex98uk

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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Originally Posted by alex98uk

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!

*NuclearCrap* · 03-31-08

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creativ...ology#Products

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Products

Creative is most well-known for:

* Sound cards such as the famous Sound Blaster for the PC.
* Gaming sound systems
* CD-ROM and DVD players and controller cards
* Graphics cards
* Web cameras
* Digital audio players and portable media players under the ZEN and MuVo brands.
* Prodikeys, a computer keyboard-musical keyboard combination
* Optical Mice and Keyboards

Note: All products listed above have issues with Windows Vista in order to market for new products.

LOL.