Compaq and Creative Technology Announce Partnership on Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64V

Strategic Insights -

Compaq and Creative Technology have formed a partnership to integrate Creative's Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64V audio cards and Cambridge SoundWorks designed speaker systems into Compaq's Commercial Desktop and Small and Medium Business PC lines. This collaboration aims to provide businesses with high-quality audio solutions that meet industry standards.

The partnership brings together Compaq's Prosignia and Deskpro PC lines with Creative's award-winning audio products, including the MicroWorks speaker system. This integration enables businesses to enjoy industry-standard reliability, high-performance audio features, and broad compatibility. Creative's speaker systems, based on Cambridge SoundWorks' award-winning designs, provide a complete PC audio system.

Key Takeaways:

  • Compaq has announced its support for Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64V audio cards and Cambridge SoundWorks designed speaker systems in its PC lines.
  • The partnership aims to provide businesses with high-quality audio solutions that meet industry standards.
  • Compaq's Prosignia and Deskpro PC lines will include Creative's Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64V audio card and SBS 50 speaker systems.
  • The MicroWorks speaker system will be offered as an option for the Compaq Prosignia and Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computers.
  • Creative's industry-standard audio solutions include cost-effective audio chipsets, advanced high-performance digital processors, and speaker systems.
  • John Troutman, vice president of the OEM Business Division at Creative, stated that the company's first priority is customer satisfaction, and the partnership with Compaq is a result of this focus.
  • Jerry Meerkatz, vice president and general manager, Commercial Desktop Products, Compaq Computer Corporation, emphasized the value of providing a high-quality audio experience for customers and expressed satisfaction with the partnership.

Statistics:

  • Compaq's Commercial Desktop PCs will support Creative's Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64V audio cards and Cambridge SoundWorks designed speaker systems.
  • The partnership aims to provide industry-standard reliability, high-performance audio features, and broad compatibility.
  • 64-note polyphony, multiple reverb effects, chorus, and 3-D Positional audio algorithms will be available in the Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64V.
  • Creative's extensive technical support and consistent driver updates will be available to Compaq customers.

Sources:

  • "Creative Announces Support for Compaq Prosignia and Deskpro PC Lines," Press Release, February 10, no year specified
  • "About Creative's OEM Business Division," Creative Technology Ltd., no date specified
  • "About Creative," Creative Technology Ltd., no date specified
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