Creative Introduces TravelDock - Innovative New Line of Portable Docking Speaker Systems for MP3 Players

Creative Introduces TravelDock - Innovative New Line of Portable Docking Speaker Systems for MP3 Players

TravelDock Zen Micro Beautifully Designed for Zen Micro and Zen MicroPhoto MP3 Players; TravelDock 900 as Compact as a Sunglass Case and Connects to any MP3 Player

MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Creative (NASDAQ:CREAF), a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for PC users, today announced the TravelDock Zen(TM) Micro and the TravelDock 900 portable docking stations and speaker systems for Zen Micro, Zen MicroPhoto and other MP3 players. Creative also announced the TravelSound(R) 400 portable speaker system today, which connects through a headphone jack to any notebook PC or MP3 player. The Creative family of travel speakers will be displayed at DigitalLife from October 14-16, 2005, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.

"We designed the TravelDock speakers to provide a great-looking high- quality sound system everywhere you'd take an MP3 player," said Brad Anderson, director of product marketing for Creative. "With the TravelDock Zen Micro, you can just plug in your Zen Micro or Zen MicroPhoto to get an instant sound system. The included remote works with the player and the speakers. The whole system fits easily in a bag or briefcase, and the cover that protects the Zen and the speakers folds open to function as a stand.

"The TravelDock 900 looks like a sunglass case and it's just as compact; it fits easily in your jacket or bag," continued Anderson. "When you open the case, you have a high quality sound system that works with any MP3 player."

TravelDock Zen Micro

Designed specifically for the award-winning Creative Zen Micro and Zen MicroPhoto MP3 players, the gorgeous, high-fidelity TravelDock Zen Micro features four NeoTitanium(TM) micro drivers for clear, high frequency response and rich audio detail. With a weight of only 12 ounces, the ultra-compact TravelDock Zen Micro nestles a Zen Micro MP3 player between its speakers to provide a complete high-fidelity sound system. An included wireless remote enables users to control both the speaker system and the MP3 player from up to 26 feet away. The TravelDock Zen Micro features a protective cover that flips open to conveniently serve as a stand, and closes to safeguard both the speaker system and the MP3 player when not in use. The glossy white finish of the TravelDock Zen Micro looks great with any of the ten electrifying colors of the Zen Micro or Zen MicroPhoto MP3 players.

The TravelDock Zen Micro can be powered through either four included AAA batteries, or the included AC adapter, providing flexibility when using it at home or on the road. Integrated digital amplification enables playback time of more than 35 hours on a single set of AAA-batteries. When powered by the included AC adapter, the TravelDock Zen Micro simultaneously charges a docked Zen Micro MP3 player, and when connected to the PC via a USB cable, users can transfer music directly to the Zen Micro MP3 player. A line-in mini jack allows users to connect a portable CD player, a notebook PC, and other MP3 players such as the Creative Zen Nano(TM). A line-out mini jack provides an easy way to further enhance audio playback by connecting Creative's portable Powered P150 Subwoofer, or any other powered sub.

TravelDock 900

As compact and sleek as a sunglass case, the TravelDock 900 fits easily in a bag or briefcase, and opens to provide a complete portable speaker system. Designed for optimal versatility, the TravelDock 900 has a built-in docking stereo audio plug for instant connection to any MP3 player, including Creative's Zen Nano and Apple's iPod(R) Shuffle. Its distinctive glossy white enclosure in a clamshell design incorporates the same premium NeoTitanium micro drivers and digital amplifier of the TravelDock Zen Micro for superior sound and more than 30 hours of playback time on a single set of four included AAA batteries. Featuring an intuitive set of playback controls, the TravelDock 900 also features Wide Stereo Effect for a broader sound stage, and Auto-Power Off that automatically turns the speaker system off when it is closed.

TravelSound 400

The TravelSound 400 portable speaker system offers a sleek new look for Creative's popular line of TravelSound players, and is specially designed to give mobile music lovers remarkable audio quality from their MP3 players. The unique 180-degree swivel design offers users the ability to position the speakers to any listening angle, and also to rotate them back into the integrated stand for protection. The NeoTitanium micro drivers and advanced digital amplifier included in the TravelDock products are found in the TravelSound 400 as well, generating premium sound for more than 30 hours of playback on four AAA batteries. The TravelSound 400 also features advanced audio controls including volume and power control, wide stereo effect, and a line-in connection to any audio source, including MP3 players.

Pricing and Availability

All three of Creative's new travel speakers are now available at www.us.creative.com. The TravelDock Zen Micro has an estimated street price of US$129.99; the TravelDock 900 has an ESP of US$79.99; and the TravelSound 400 has an ESP of $69.99. For more information on Creative's TravelDock and TravelSound speaker systems, visit www.us.creative.com.

About Creative

Creative is a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for PC users. Famous for its Sound Blaster(R) sound cards and for launching the multimedia revolution, Creative is now driving digital entertainment on the PC platform with products like its highly acclaimed Zen(TM) and MuVo(R) portable audio players. Creative's innovative hardware, proprietary technology, applications and services leverage the Internet, enabling consumers to experience high-quality digital entertainment -- anytime, anywhere.

This announcement relates to products launched in the United States. The product names, prices and availability are subject to change without notice and may differ elsewhere in the world according to local factors and requirements. TravelDock, TravelSound, Sound Blaster, Zen, Nano, NeoTitanium and MuVo are trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. in the United States and other countries. All other brand names are the property of their respective owners.

Source: Creative

CONTACT: Amy Stojsavljevic of Creative Labs, Inc., +1-408-546-6737 or amys@creativelabs.com

Web site: http://www.creative.com/ http://www.us.creative.com/

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