Creative Technology Ltd. today announced the release of a new Pure Wireless Entertainment solution comprising of Creative ZiiO 7” and 10” Pure Wireless Entertainment Tablets
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Creative ZEN Touch 2 Wireless Entertainment Device and Creative WP-300 Bluetooth Headphones.
These new offerings together with Creative’s already extensive range of Pure Wireless speakers, give users everywhere the most complete pure wireless entertainment system available today.
The Creative ZiiO touch tablet — the world’s first apt-X enabled touch screen tablet — which runs on Android, delivers the best wireless audio performance from an Android™-based tablet in the market, differentiating it from similar devices.
Creative ZiiO tablet also delivers the most seamless, fuss-free Bluetooth pairing experience with Creative’s extensive range of speakers and headphones.
All this has been made possible through the know-how gleaned from Creative’s longstanding history of audio engineering expertise that produced the Sound Blaster, X-Fi and a host of award winning portable media players and speaker systems. In the process of creating a Creative ZiiO tablet, Creative applies these high audio standard benchmarks to each tablet through a rigorous series of in-house critical listening tests.
Creative ZEN Touch 2 Wireless Entertainment Device and Creative WP-300 Bluetooth Headphones.
Creative ZiiO Pure Wireless Entertainment Tablet
The Creative ZiiO touch tablet — the world’s first apt-X enabled touch screen tablet — which runs on Android, delivers the best wireless audio performance from an Android™-based tablet in the market, differentiating it from similar devices.
Creative ZiiO tablet also delivers the most seamless, fuss-free Bluetooth pairing experience with Creative’s extensive range of speakers and headphones.
All this has been made possible through the know-how gleaned from Creative’s longstanding history of audio engineering expertise that produced the Sound Blaster, X-Fi and a host of award winning portable media players and speaker systems. In the process of creating a Creative ZiiO tablet, Creative applies these high audio standard benchmarks to each tablet through a rigorous series of in-house critical listening tests.
In the actual device, this seamless superior wireless audio quality has been achieved with the Pure Android Audio application and the apt-X codec found in each Creative ZiiO tablet:
1. The Pure Android Audio application
A unique fully upgradable comprehensive easy-to-use integrated suite of applications for the purest wireless audio experience that allows access to al audio enhancement and wireless connectivity settings at a touch of an onscreen button. The technologies housed under Pure Android Audio currently include:
X-Fi Crystalizer for Crystal Clear Audio in Your Music
Digital music today pales in comparison to the real thing. That is because important details disappear in the high and low ranges when CDs are ripped into digital music. X-Fi Crystalizer intelligently restores lost detail and enhances digital audio content to amazing clarity.
X-Fi Expand for Expansive Audio in Your Movies and Games
X-Fi Expand intelligently expands game and movie soundtracks into an immersive audio experience with a breathtakingly realistic depth of field. The effect becomes most apparent when used with earphones – users will feel as if they are listening to your game or movie soundtracks from a pair of high-end speakers instead of earphones.
Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology
Together with the apt-X codec, Bluetooth allows users to stream high fidelity stereo wirelessly to all compatible stereo Bluetooth speakers and headphones, such as the ZiiSound D5, ZiiSound T6 (the all new premium 2.1 speaker with Surround Sound) and Creative WP-300.
2. The High Performance Low-Latency apt-X Codec
The high performance codec allows Creative ZiiO to deliver high quality audio wirelessly to compatible apt-X Bluetooth speakers and headphones.
Just like other touch screen tablets, the easy-to-use device lets users check emails on-the-go, watch their favorite movies (Creative ZiiO lets users connect the tablet to a larger screen via a HD cable for an enhanced movie viewing experience), as well as play music and casual games. Users can also download applications from the Internet and ZiiStore; this versatile touch screen device runs on the Android operating system, enabling users to easily install more applications from tens of thousands of cool choices on the Web for free.
Creative ZiiO tablet is also the first tablet to utilize Creative’s in-house ZMS-08 processor that is engineered to deliver the high performance media-rich processing required of next-generation devices.
Creative ZEN Touch 2 Wireless Entertainment Device
The next offering in the Pure Wireless Entertainment range of devices is the Creative ZEN Touch 2 — great for users looking for a pocket-sized wireless entertainment device. With Creative ZEN Touch 2 users can enjoy pure wireless audio streamed to your favorite Bluetooth headphones and speakers. At the touch of an onscreen icon users can also access the Internet. This means that users will be able to share photos taken from the built-in camera through their favorite website or stay connected with friends via email — all on-the-go!
Creative WP-300 Pure Wireless Headphones
The third offering in the Pure Wireless Entertainment system are the Creative WP-300 apt-X codec enabled wireless headphones, designed to allow users to listen to high quality music from their favorite Bluetooth enabled mobile device, such as a netbook, notebook, smartphone, iPhone, iPad or touch screen tablet. The Creative WP-300 pairs seamlessly and easily to the Creative ZiiO Tablet and the Creative ZEN Touch 2, giving users a compelling wireless listening experience for music and game soundtracks.
“With the release of the Pure Wireless Entertainment range of devices, we have brought personal entertainment beyond the confines of a single room to the whole house. We have effectively given consumers everywhere a new freedom to enjoy their music, casual games and movies wirelessly throughout the home without being deskbound to a large console or game-station,” said Ting Lai Chu, Vice President for the Advanced Multimedia Group at Creative.
“This also further solidifies Creative’s standing as the only company to offer a full comprehensive range of wireless solutions, from one-piece speakers, to multi-channel Surround Sound speakers, to headphones, to wireless entertainment devices and to touch screen tablets. Now everyone will be able to have a house full of entertainment instead of a house full of wires!”
The Pure Wireless Entertainment Range
1. Creative ZiiO Pure Wireless Entertainment Tablet
Enjoy Pure Android Audio with music, movies, games and downloaded Internet content. The Pure Entertainment Tablet — delivering Pure Android Audio — is the portable digital entertainment companion that allows users to store, manage and stream audio content from one device — without the clutter of cables! Pure Android Audio represents the most seamless high quality wireless audio streaming experience from an Android based device. This is achieved with the unique Pure Android audio application (a one-touch onscreen icon housing X-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity interfaces), and a host of audio enhancement technologies that include the apt-X codec and lossless audio support.
Creative ZiiO is available in 7” (480 x 800) and 10” (1024 x 600) display models. The 7” model is in white, while the 10” model is in black. Both models come in 8GB and 16GB memory capacities.
Compact Touch Screen Tablet
Stunning 16.8 million (7” version ) and 262K color (10” version) display for laser sharp images
Android 2.1 Operating System
Bluetooth 2.1 EDR (with apt-X and A2DP)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g capable
X-Fi Audio Enhancements (X-Fi Crystalizer, X-Fi Expand)
Audio Supported: MP3, AAC, WMA9, FLAC, OGG, ADPCM, MIDI, WAV, Audible Format 4
Video Supported: H.264, MPEG4, WMV9, MJPEG, MOV, AVI, MKV
HD Video-Out (HDMI-Out)
Photo Supported: JPG, BMP, PNG
Front facing camera
Built-in Mic
Built-in Speaker (stereo)
Accelerometer
Playtime: Up to 25 hrs (MP3), up to 5 hrs (video)
microSD (7”) / SD (10”) card slot (up to 32GB)
Dimensions:
207.4 x 133 x 13.7 mm (7” version)
262 x 173 x 13.7 mm (10” version)
Weight:
400g (7” version)
650g (10” version)
Creative ZiiO comes with the following companion accessories:
Leather Case
Wrap your Creative ZiiO in a leather case that is both stylish and functional. With easy access to all your Creative ZiiO’s interfaces and buttons, the case looks great while protecting your Creative ZiiO from stains and scratches. The case also doubles as a desktop stand. Available in black leather for both Creative ZiiO 7” and 10”.
Stylus
Misplaced stylus? Fret not. Keep a spare stylus for your Creative ZiiO. This way, users can be sure that you will enjoy optimal touch screen interaction all the time. Each pack comes with three styluses.
Screen Protector
Give the screen instant scratch protection with a screen protector that also protects from dust and fingerprints. Once applied onto the screen, the bubble free, antiglare protector actually improves handwriting recognition. Available for Creative ZiiO 7” and 10”.
Universal Power Adapter
Save the hassle of unplugging the Creative ZiiO home-based charger and get a secondary charger for office and travel use. Comes supplied with 4 interchangeable plugs that enable users to charge the Creative ZiiO anywhere in the world.
2. Creative ZEN Touch 2 Wireless Entertainment Device
Experience Pure Wireless Entertainment on-the-go! With Creative ZEN Touch 2 users can enjoy pure wireless audio streamed to their favorite Bluetooth headphones and speakers. At the touch of an onscreen icon users can also access the Internet. This means that users can share photos taken from the built-in camera through their favorite website or stay connected with friends via email — all on-the-go!
Creative ZEN Touch 2 comes in two versions, a standard version and an enhanced version that comes with extra GPS, Digital Compass and FM Radio features.
3.2” Touch Screen
Lossless Music
Android 2.1 Operating System
Bluetooth 2.1
High Speed Wi-Fi access (802.11b/g/n)
Accelerometer
Built-in Speaker
2-Megapixel Camera
Composite Video-Out
microSD Card Slot
GPS, Digital Compass, FM Radio (Available with the enhanced version)
3. Creative WP-300 Wireless Headphones
Take your wireless experience to the next level with high quality headphones that are completely wireless, but give users the same audio quality as high performance wired headphones.
Plays high fidelity music and movies from compatible Bluetooth mobile devices wirelessly from up to 10 meters
Precise audio from professionally tuned performance Neodymium drivers
Superb audio-video synchronization from highly efficient apt-X Bluetooth technology
Flat-fold earcups let you fit headphones easily into a bag
Easy access earcup controls for making quick playback and volume level adjustments
Lightweight, on-ear design with soft ear padding allows for a comfortable extended use
Comes with a soft travel pouch for portable convenience
Pricing and Availability
The Pure Wireless Entertainment solution will be available at the online store at creative.com/shop and authorized dealers in US from early December 2010 onwards at the following suggested retail prices.
Creative ZiiO 7” Pure Wireless Entertainment Tablet 8GB US$249.99
Creative ZiiO 7” Pure Wireless Entertainment Tablet 16GB US$269.99
(Available exclusively at creative.com/shop)
Creative ZiiO 10” Pure Wireless Entertainment Tablet 8GB US$299.99
Creative ZiiO 10” Pure Wireless Entertainment Tablet 16GB US$319.99
(Available exclusively at creative.com/shop)
Creative ZiiO Leather Case US$39.99
Creative ZiiO Stylus (3-in-1) US$19.99
Creative ZiiO Screen Protector US$9.99
Creative ZiiO Universal Power AdapterUS$39.99
ZEN Touch 2 Wireless Entertainment Device (without GPS) 8GB US$189.99
ZEN Touch 2 Wireless Entertainment Device (without GPS) 16GB US$209.99
(Available exclusively at creative.com/shop)
ZEN Touch 2 Wireless Entertainment Device (with GPS) 8GB US$199.99
(Available exclusively at creative.com/shop)
ZEN Touch 2 Leather Case US$24.99
ZEN Touch 2 Silicon Skin (2-in-1) US$14.99
ZEN Touch 2 Screen Protector US$9.99
Creative WP-300 Bluetooth Headphones US$99.99
1. The Pure Android Audio application
A unique fully upgradable comprehensive easy-to-use integrated suite of applications for the purest wireless audio experience that allows access to al audio enhancement and wireless connectivity settings at a touch of an onscreen button. The technologies housed under Pure Android Audio currently include:
X-Fi Crystalizer for Crystal Clear Audio in Your Music
Digital music today pales in comparison to the real thing. That is because important details disappear in the high and low ranges when CDs are ripped into digital music. X-Fi Crystalizer intelligently restores lost detail and enhances digital audio content to amazing clarity.
X-Fi Expand for Expansive Audio in Your Movies and Games
X-Fi Expand intelligently expands game and movie soundtracks into an immersive audio experience with a breathtakingly realistic depth of field. The effect becomes most apparent when used with earphones – users will feel as if they are listening to your game or movie soundtracks from a pair of high-end speakers instead of earphones.
Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology
Together with the apt-X codec, Bluetooth allows users to stream high fidelity stereo wirelessly to all compatible stereo Bluetooth speakers and headphones, such as the ZiiSound D5, ZiiSound T6 (the all new premium 2.1 speaker with Surround Sound) and Creative WP-300.
2. The High Performance Low-Latency apt-X Codec
The high performance codec allows Creative ZiiO to deliver high quality audio wirelessly to compatible apt-X Bluetooth speakers and headphones.
Just like other touch screen tablets, the easy-to-use device lets users check emails on-the-go, watch their favorite movies (Creative ZiiO lets users connect the tablet to a larger screen via a HD cable for an enhanced movie viewing experience), as well as play music and casual games. Users can also download applications from the Internet and ZiiStore; this versatile touch screen device runs on the Android operating system, enabling users to easily install more applications from tens of thousands of cool choices on the Web for free.
Creative ZiiO tablet is also the first tablet to utilize Creative’s in-house ZMS-08 processor that is engineered to deliver the high performance media-rich processing required of next-generation devices.
Creative ZEN Touch 2 Wireless Entertainment Device
The next offering in the Pure Wireless Entertainment range of devices is the Creative ZEN Touch 2 — great for users looking for a pocket-sized wireless entertainment device. With Creative ZEN Touch 2 users can enjoy pure wireless audio streamed to your favorite Bluetooth headphones and speakers. At the touch of an onscreen icon users can also access the Internet. This means that users will be able to share photos taken from the built-in camera through their favorite website or stay connected with friends via email — all on-the-go!
Creative WP-300 Pure Wireless Headphones
The third offering in the Pure Wireless Entertainment system are the Creative WP-300 apt-X codec enabled wireless headphones, designed to allow users to listen to high quality music from their favorite Bluetooth enabled mobile device, such as a netbook, notebook, smartphone, iPhone, iPad or touch screen tablet. The Creative WP-300 pairs seamlessly and easily to the Creative ZiiO Tablet and the Creative ZEN Touch 2, giving users a compelling wireless listening experience for music and game soundtracks.
“With the release of the Pure Wireless Entertainment range of devices, we have brought personal entertainment beyond the confines of a single room to the whole house. We have effectively given consumers everywhere a new freedom to enjoy their music, casual games and movies wirelessly throughout the home without being deskbound to a large console or game-station,” said Ting Lai Chu, Vice President for the Advanced Multimedia Group at Creative.
“This also further solidifies Creative’s standing as the only company to offer a full comprehensive range of wireless solutions, from one-piece speakers, to multi-channel Surround Sound speakers, to headphones, to wireless entertainment devices and to touch screen tablets. Now everyone will be able to have a house full of entertainment instead of a house full of wires!”
The Pure Wireless Entertainment Range
1. Creative ZiiO Pure Wireless Entertainment Tablet
Enjoy Pure Android Audio with music, movies, games and downloaded Internet content. The Pure Entertainment Tablet — delivering Pure Android Audio — is the portable digital entertainment companion that allows users to store, manage and stream audio content from one device — without the clutter of cables! Pure Android Audio represents the most seamless high quality wireless audio streaming experience from an Android based device. This is achieved with the unique Pure Android audio application (a one-touch onscreen icon housing X-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity interfaces), and a host of audio enhancement technologies that include the apt-X codec and lossless audio support.
Creative ZiiO is available in 7” (480 x 800) and 10” (1024 x 600) display models. The 7” model is in white, while the 10” model is in black. Both models come in 8GB and 16GB memory capacities.
Compact Touch Screen Tablet
Stunning 16.8 million (7” version ) and 262K color (10” version) display for laser sharp images
Android 2.1 Operating System
Bluetooth 2.1 EDR (with apt-X and A2DP)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g capable
X-Fi Audio Enhancements (X-Fi Crystalizer, X-Fi Expand)
Audio Supported: MP3, AAC, WMA9, FLAC, OGG, ADPCM, MIDI, WAV, Audible Format 4
Video Supported: H.264, MPEG4, WMV9, MJPEG, MOV, AVI, MKV
HD Video-Out (HDMI-Out)
Photo Supported: JPG, BMP, PNG
Front facing camera
Built-in Mic
Built-in Speaker (stereo)
Accelerometer
Playtime: Up to 25 hrs (MP3), up to 5 hrs (video)
microSD (7”) / SD (10”) card slot (up to 32GB)
Dimensions:
207.4 x 133 x 13.7 mm (7” version)
262 x 173 x 13.7 mm (10” version)
Weight:
400g (7” version)
650g (10” version)
Creative ZiiO comes with the following companion accessories:
Leather Case
Wrap your Creative ZiiO in a leather case that is both stylish and functional. With easy access to all your Creative ZiiO’s interfaces and buttons, the case looks great while protecting your Creative ZiiO from stains and scratches. The case also doubles as a desktop stand. Available in black leather for both Creative ZiiO 7” and 10”.
Stylus
Misplaced stylus? Fret not. Keep a spare stylus for your Creative ZiiO. This way, users can be sure that you will enjoy optimal touch screen interaction all the time. Each pack comes with three styluses.
Screen Protector
Give the screen instant scratch protection with a screen protector that also protects from dust and fingerprints. Once applied onto the screen, the bubble free, antiglare protector actually improves handwriting recognition. Available for Creative ZiiO 7” and 10”.
Universal Power Adapter
Save the hassle of unplugging the Creative ZiiO home-based charger and get a secondary charger for office and travel use. Comes supplied with 4 interchangeable plugs that enable users to charge the Creative ZiiO anywhere in the world.
2. Creative ZEN Touch 2 Wireless Entertainment Device
Experience Pure Wireless Entertainment on-the-go! With Creative ZEN Touch 2 users can enjoy pure wireless audio streamed to their favorite Bluetooth headphones and speakers. At the touch of an onscreen icon users can also access the Internet. This means that users can share photos taken from the built-in camera through their favorite website or stay connected with friends via email — all on-the-go!
Creative ZEN Touch 2 comes in two versions, a standard version and an enhanced version that comes with extra GPS, Digital Compass and FM Radio features.
3.2” Touch Screen
Lossless Music
Android 2.1 Operating System
Bluetooth 2.1
High Speed Wi-Fi access (802.11b/g/n)
Accelerometer
Built-in Speaker
2-Megapixel Camera
Composite Video-Out
microSD Card Slot
GPS, Digital Compass, FM Radio (Available with the enhanced version)
3. Creative WP-300 Wireless Headphones
Take your wireless experience to the next level with high quality headphones that are completely wireless, but give users the same audio quality as high performance wired headphones.
Plays high fidelity music and movies from compatible Bluetooth mobile devices wirelessly from up to 10 meters
Precise audio from professionally tuned performance Neodymium drivers
Superb audio-video synchronization from highly efficient apt-X Bluetooth technology
Flat-fold earcups let you fit headphones easily into a bag
Easy access earcup controls for making quick playback and volume level adjustments
Lightweight, on-ear design with soft ear padding allows for a comfortable extended use
Comes with a soft travel pouch for portable convenience
Pricing and Availability
The Pure Wireless Entertainment solution will be available at the online store at creative.com/shop and authorized dealers in US from early December 2010 onwards at the following suggested retail prices.
Creative ZiiO 7” Pure Wireless Entertainment Tablet 8GB US$249.99
Creative ZiiO 7” Pure Wireless Entertainment Tablet 16GB US$269.99
(Available exclusively at creative.com/shop)
Creative ZiiO 10” Pure Wireless Entertainment Tablet 8GB US$299.99
Creative ZiiO 10” Pure Wireless Entertainment Tablet 16GB US$319.99
(Available exclusively at creative.com/shop)
Creative ZiiO Leather Case US$39.99
Creative ZiiO Stylus (3-in-1) US$19.99
Creative ZiiO Screen Protector US$9.99
Creative ZiiO Universal Power AdapterUS$39.99
ZEN Touch 2 Wireless Entertainment Device (without GPS) 8GB US$189.99
ZEN Touch 2 Wireless Entertainment Device (without GPS) 16GB US$209.99
(Available exclusively at creative.com/shop)
ZEN Touch 2 Wireless Entertainment Device (with GPS) 8GB US$199.99
(Available exclusively at creative.com/shop)
ZEN Touch 2 Leather Case US$24.99
ZEN Touch 2 Silicon Skin (2-in-1) US$14.99
ZEN Touch 2 Screen Protector US$9.99
Creative WP-300 Bluetooth Headphones US$99.99
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