Creative T50 Wireless PC Speakers with Bluetooth and NFC

Creative certainly subscribe to the saying of not fixing something when it is not broken. Inspired by its multiple award-wining and widely popular GigaWorks T40 speaker system, the Creative T50 Wireless is "re-tuned to deliver improved high frequency performance, lower treble and bass extension."

Besides improved acoustic performance, the Creative T50 Wireless also include advanced wireless connectivity like NFC, Bluetooth with aptX for speedy pairing and high quality wireless audio streaming.

For older devices without wireless connectivity, the Creative T50 Wireless also offers Aux-in audio input which allows you to connect your audio source to the speaker via a wired connection.

Despite not having a dedicated subwoofer, the Creative T50 Wireless still delivers deep bass and enhanced lower midrange with the Creative BasXport® Technology.

Technical Specifications of Creative T50 Wireless Signature Series Speaker System

• Weight : 4.0 kg / 8.8 lbs*
• Left Speaker :
  Dimensions (HxWxD) : 316 x 91 x 186 mm / 12.4 x 3.6 x 7.3 inches
  Weight : 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs
  Cord Length : approx 1.5 m
• Right Speaker :
  Dimensions (HxWxD) : 316 x 91 x 196 mm / 12.4 x 3.6 x 7.7 inches
  Weight : 1.6 kg / 3.6 lbs
• Power Adapter Weight : 265 g / 0.58 lbs*
  Power Cable Weight : 82 g / 0.2 lbs*
  Combined Length : approx 3.3 m
• RCA to 3.5mm Adapter
  Dimensions : (HxWxD) : 12 x 25 x 45 mm / 0.4 x 1 x 1.7 inches
  Weight : 8 g
  * Weight may differ by country. This measurement is based on product sold in Europe region.
• Bluetooth operating frequency : 2402 – 2480MHz
• Bluetooth Version : Bluetooth 3.0
• Supported Bluetooth profiles : A2DP (Wireless Stereo Bluetooth) 1
• Supported Codecs : SBC, aptX®
• Operating Range for Bluetooth devices : Up to 10 meters (Measured in open space. Walls and structures may affect range of device.)
• Supports fuss-free connections with Near Field Communications (NFC)-enabled stereo Bluetooth devices
• 3.5mm Integrated Line-In for other audio devices
• Multiple connectivity inputs : RCA (via RCA to 3.5mm adapter), 3.5mm Line-In for a wide range of audio devices
• Dedicated headphones jack for private listening

The Creative T50 Wireless is now available from the Creative online store for $249.  

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Bluetooth SIG Crowns Creative Inspire S2 Wireless Speakers Winner of 5th Annual Best of CES Awards

Blutooth SIG - the trade association responsible for promoting the Bluetooth standard - has awarded the Best of CES Award to the Creative Inspire S2 Wireless! Praising the speakers for its functionality, innovative design, and positive user-friendly experience, it said that the Inspire S2 Wireless "exemplifies all these characteristics and more, capturing the best in the evolution of Bluetooth technology." The Inspire S2 Wireless Speakers are a collaboration between Creative and apt-X (who enhance the music quality with its apt-X codec while streaming with bluetooth) and it's also Creative's first wireless speakers for the Inspire series. We hear that the upcoming Zii Sound speaker dock would also use this same technology but more on that later when we have the news!

Key Features

• Bluetooth connectivity
• Plug & Play USB Bluetooth transmitter included
• High performance apt-X audio codec
• Palm-sized satellites
• Adjustable subwoofer bass control
• Convenient Aux-in/earphone jack
• Energy Star® certified

Once again, congrats to Creative!

Bluetooth SIG Best of CES

Inspire S2 Wireless nominated for Best of CES 2010

Great news! Creative latest wireless speakers - the Inspire S2 Wireless has been nominated for the Best of CES 2010! Out of the 10 finalist, it is the only speaker product to be nominated. The main selling point of the Inspire S2 Wireless is the Apt-X audio codec that is used to stream the music (through the dongle) to the speakers. If you would like to win a set of the Inspire S2 Wireless, all you have to do is to VOTE HERE! 3rd Jan 2010 is the LAST day of voting so hurry!

[Inspire S2 Wireless Product Demo]

Enjoy Wireless freedom with the Inspire S2 Wireless!

I must admit that I was pretty excited when I heard that the original Inspire S2 has gone wireless! What I liked about these mid-range speakers are the really small satellite speakers that can fit in the palm of your hands. And it has an audio-out jack and volume control which is really convenient if you know what I mean. With most phone equipped with Bluetooth now, you can simply stream music from your phone to the speakers in a matter of seconds. While Bluetooth isn't the best way to steam music (music are compressed when streamed by Bluetooth), the speakers are powered by apt-X audio codec which provides low latency audio codec for high quality wireless music playback. There's a 10 meters distance limit for these wireless baby. The only thing holding me back? That $219 price point :(

Inspire S2 Wireless Product Page

Creative presents the Inspire S2 - Palm-Sized Satellite Speakers with kick ass subwoofer

Before you diss the Inspire S2 off as yet another speaker system from Creative's ever growing Inspire family (these speakers are mating even as we speak), can I say that the size of each satellite speaker is just slightly larger than the size of a tennis ball? Although ultimately it still defeats the whole purpose of that by having such a huge subwoofer, I believe we can still live with that as long as its hidden somewhere beneath the table as a leg rest. Besides the small footprint of these speakers, I also like the Aux-In input on the satellite and the adjustable bass control. Speaking in Singapore's monetary terms, these speakers are a good $40 bucks more than the recently release Inspire T3130 (also a 2.1 configuration), which brings us to the question of whether the S2 is too expensive for a 2.1 system. Afterall I could add another $10 for a GigaWorks T20 or purchase the Inspire T6160 (5.1) at the same price.

Technical Specifications of the Inspire S2

Speaker Power:
-6 Watts RMS per channel (2 channels)
-17 Watts RMS Subwoofer
Frequency Response: 40Hz ~ 20kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >75dB
Product Weight: Satellite 0.35 kg, Subwoofer 1.00 kg
Dimensions (D x W x H)
-Satellite 7.4 x 7.3 x 10.3 cm
-Subwoofer 23.2 x 18.0 x 20.0 cm

The Creative Inspire S2 speaker system is currently available at the Creative online stores [Asia & Europe] at the suggested retail price of S$119 or £69.99.

Press Release

Inspire S2 product page

Creative introduce Sound Blaster for iTunes with wireless T20W

As the dust over the Zii settles, Creative went on to release its latest Sound Blaster product, the Sound Blaster for iTunes. The Sound Blaster for iTunes looks identical to the X-Fi Go!, allows you to wirelessly connect your PC or Mac to speakers when you listen to your iTunes or MP3 music. To receive the music, you have to purchase a Creative Wireless Receiver to connect it to your speakers or purchase the new GigaWorks T20W (W stands for Wireless). I have always thought that Speakers that are in-built with wireless receiver are a good idea and the T20W is Creative's first such speakers and i'm sure it will not be the last.

The Sound Blaster for iTunes will retail at US$99.99 while the GigaWorks T20W Series II speaker system is priced at US$129.99. Both will be available at the end of this month.

[PRESS RELEASE]

GigaWorks T20 & T40 Series II

GigaWorks T3 reviewed, gets 9/10

"... the Creative GigaWork T3 speakers will blow you away - literally. The sound is, for want of a better word, amazing."

[LINK]

Best Music Gadget 2008 nominations

Here are the nominations for Best Music Gadget in The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards:

iPod nano 4G
Creative ZEN X-Fi
SanDisk Sansa Fuze
Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin iPod speakers
Creative T3 speakers

The Pocket-lint awards are the longest running gadget awards in the UK (that we know of) with 12 categories in total, including the coveted Best Product of the Year 2008.

The awards, voted by a panel of leading gadget journalists, including the staff from the Pocket-lint team, will decide the real must-have gadgets of the year, rather than those simply deemed cool or anticipated, and be the definitive guide for consumers looking to buy gifts this Christmas.

Winners will be announced at an Awards evening in London on Thursday 6 November.

[LINK]

GigaWorks: Best computer speakers

GigaWorks S750: Good sound; reasonably powerful; two-way satellites; control pod and remote control; M-Port digitally streams audio from some Nomad MP3 players.

GigaWorks T40: Stylish mini-tallboy PC speaker with high-quality dual midrange drivers; easy access to volume, treble, and bass controls; headphone jack; provisions for optional iPod dock.

[CNET'S BEST COMPUTER SPEAKERS]

[GIGAWORKS S750 PRODUCT PAGE]

[GIGAWORKS T40 PRODUCT PAGE]

All new inspirations

We first told you of the new Inspire speaker systems during the IFA 2 weeks ago and today, we have more information on the two new additions to the Inspire family. The Inspire T3200 and T6200 are the latest mid-range level speakers from Creative to hit the market.

Inspire T3200

Technical specifications:
Speaker power: 6 Watts RMS per channel (2 channels)
Subwoofer power: 17 Watts RMS subwoofer
Frequency response: 40Hz ~ 20kHz

Dimension (L x W x H):

Satellite Speakers: 105mm x 83mm x 83mm
Subwoofer: 210mm x 180mm x 170mm

Package Contents:
-Two satellite speakers
-One subwoofer
-Wired remote control with MP3 cradle
-QuickStart guide

Do note that the MP3 cradle is not a dock. It is simply a stand that holds your MP3 player. It can fit the ZEN Vision: M, ZEN Sleek, iPod Video and iPod Touch perfectly. It will retail at around €50 and you can pre-order it now here: [LINK] or here: [LINK]

Inspire T6200

Speaker power:
7.5 Watts RMS per channel (4 channels)
18 Watts RMS centre channel
22 Watts RMS subwoofer

Package Contents
-One subwoofer
-One center speaker (1.7m cable)
-Two front speakers (1.7m cable)
-Two rear speakers (4m cable)
-Wired remote
-Quick Start guide

The Inspire T6200 will retail at around €90. You can pre-order it here: [LINK]

Below is a video presentation of the T6200 and T3200:

[Inspire T3200 PRODUCT PAGE][Inspire T6200 PRODUCT PAGE]

Creative officially announces T3, T20 & T40

GigaWorks T3 - SGD$299
GigaWorks T40 Series II - SGD$269
GigaWorks T20 Series II - SGD$179

Creative N400 X-Fi Enhanced USB Speakers

Although this isn't Creative first X-Fi enhanced speaker system (the X-Fi sound system Z600 is) the N400 is the world's first plug and play X-Fi enhanced USB speaker system. All you need is a single USB cable for both power and audio. Highly portable, not only does it improve your audio quality with its X-Fi technology, it also has dedicated multimedia control buttons (Play/pause, forward, rewind, volume up and volume down) and it even comes with a travel case for your convinience. Priced at S$119 (or about USD$83) you will probably see it at the upcoming COMEX in Singapore or IFA in Berlin. (Click here for more stock photo of the N400 from the Creative UK site)

[PRESS RELEASE][PRODUCT PAGE]

GigaWorks HD50i for iPod [US release]

The GigaWorks HD50 is Creative's top of the line 2.0 speakers. It sounds really good even though it is very compact and lightweight, thanks to its titanium super tweeters and BasXPort™ technology. The HD50i now comes with a dock that allows you to display your video in its full glory on TV and charge and sync content from the computer. It also has a wireless remote that allows you to conveniently control the music on the iPod. However at USD$199.99, some might find it too pricey for a 2.0 system.

Creative have released a number of Made for iPod products over the years. However, I do not see any Apple shop or authorized re-seller carrying the products in Singapore (although I remember reading from one of their press release sometime back that the Apple Store in the US do sell it). Does the Apple shop in your country carry Creative's Made for iPod products? Leave us a comment or better still, take a photo of it in the store!

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