| ASUS Launches Xonar DS 7.1 Sound Card |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: May 15, 2009 - 11:37 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.asus.com/News.aspx?N_ID=deOz0WgNrEnv57p7 |
ASUS has expanded its Xonar line-up with the launch of Xonar DS 7.1 sound card. Based on PCI bus, this sound card provides 7.1 audio, has a 192 KHz sampling rate, 24-bit resolution, 107 dB signal/noise rate (SNR) and supports VocalFX, EAX and DTS Connect technologies. No word on pricing and availability. 
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| ASUS Intros External DVD Writer |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 4, 2009 - 11:33 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=14219 |
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ASUS has just introduced SDRW-08D1S-U, a very slim external DVD writer. Available in black or silver colors, this device measures 6.15" x 5.54" x 0.8" or 156.4 mm x 140.8 mm x 21 mm (H x W x W), weights 0.9 lb or 412 g (0.95 lb or 435 g with stand), can be placed vertically or horizontally, has a USB 2.0 interface and 2 MB buffer. On the table below you can see write and read speeds for the supported medias. Write Speed | DVD+R(SL) | 8X (CAV) | DVD-RW | 6X (ZCLV) | DVD+RW | 8X (ZCLV) | DVD+R (DL) | 6X (ZCLV) | CD-R | 24X (ZCLV) | CD-RW | 16X (ZCLV) | DVD-RAM | 5X max. | Read Speed | DVD-ROM (SL)(DL) | 8X. (CAV) max. | DVD+R/RW | 8X. (CAV) max. | DVD+R(DL) | 6X. (CAV) max. | CD-ROM/R/RW | 24X. (CAV) max. | DVD-RAM | 5X. max. | Random Time Access | DVD: 150 ms and CD: 130 ms |
No word on pricing and availability.
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| CES 2009: Creative Shows iPod Docking Speakers with FM Receiver |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 13, 2009 - 10:30 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://us.creative.com |
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During this CES Creative Labs showed a new version of its TravelSound that is more than a simple docking station with built-in speakers for Third Gen iPod Nano. It has a built-in FM receiver, feature not present on Apple iPods. So you can tune in your favorite radio station and enjoy it with your friends without having to share your earphones or carry a bulky docking speaker with you. This product should reach the market this year, but Creative didn’t say how much it will cost. 
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| Creative Launches Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 18, 2008 - 8:07 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=209&subcategory=6... |
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Creative has just launched Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook, a soundcard for laptops featuring 48 KHz sampling rate, 24-bit resolution, support to EAX Advanced HD audio standard, Crystalizer, which restores detail and vibrance of your compressed music and movies and CMSS-3D, which guarantees headphone surround sound technologies. It’s MSRP is of USD 89.99. 
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| ASUS Unveils Xonar D1 PCI Audio Card |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: July 28, 2008 - 9:21 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=12237 |
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ASUS has just launched a PCI version of the Xonar D1 soundcard. Equipped with AV100 chip, which features a 116 dB output signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and a 112 dB input signal-to-noise ratio, with 24-bit resolution and up to 192 KHz sampling rate, this new soundcard features 7.1 audio format and supports DS3D GX 2.0 and VocalFX technologies. Xonar D1 PCI will reach the market next month. 
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| ASUS Unveils Xonar HDAV1.3 |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: June 6, 2008 - 1:38 PM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=25 |
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ASUS unveiled the Xonar HDAV1.3, the world’s first HDMI 1.3a compliant audio/video enhancement combo card. Capable of outputting uncompressed multichannel high definition audio from Blu-ray movies, the Xonar HDAV1.3 also enhances incoming HDMI video with an onboard HD processor, says ASUS.
The Xonar HDAV1.3 is capable of decoding Blu-ray movies and delivers the 7.1 channel 192K linear pulse code modulation (LPCM) audio. Xonar sound cards further reduce EMI noise inside modern PCs, providing clean 120 dB SNR and peerless 0.0004% low distortion.  click to enlarge
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| ASUS Intros Sound Cards Xonar D2X and U1 |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: October 8, 2007 - 6:23 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.asus.com.tw/news_show.aspx?id=8549 |
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Asustek unveils two new cards from the Xonar audio card family. The Xonar D2X has PCI Express interface 2X and Xonar U1 has USB interface.A new technoly - DS3D GX extension - provide support for surround sound and hardware accelerated features by translating DirectX to the DS3D GX.
The Xonar D2X also includes the “Acoustics Echo Cancellation” (AEC) technology, which can eliminate up-to-40dB speaker echo return. It features a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 118 dB for both audio in and out. The Xonar D2X is able to deliver 118 dB quality audio for all 7.1 channels. It also includes Dolby Digital Live, which converts PC or game audio content into Dolby Digital in real-time; Dolby Headphone, which creates a surround sound listening experience when using any set of headphones; Dolby Virtual Speaker, which delivers a surround sound listening experience from stereo speakers and Dolby Pro Logic IIx, which creates up to 7.1-channel surround sounds from stereo or 5.1 sources as well as DTS Interactive for real time AC-3 encoding and DTS NEP: PC stereo to multi-channel expander.
The Xonar U1 is an external USB audio device that improves audio by eliminating electromagnetic interference (EMI) and noisy DC circuits inside the PC chassis. It also offers DAC (digital to analog convertor) to improve music or gaming audio. It features Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Digital Live and Dolby Prologic IIx. 
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| ASUS Intros Sound Cards Xonar D2/D2X |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: August 28, 2007 - 7:59 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=25&l2=144 |
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ASUS intros the sound card market with the sound cards Xonar D2 7.1 (PCI interface) and Xonar D2X 7.1 (PCI-Express interface). The cards features SNR up to 118 dB, high definition audio Processing at 192KHz/24Bit sampling rates and its covered by a metal case to avoid electronic interferences. IT features Dolby Digital Live, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual Speaker, DTS Neo:PC and DTS Interactive. Supports Asio 2.0 drive. Suggested retail price: USD 119.  click to enlarge
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| Creative Releases Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: June 14, 2007 - 10:32 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=20... |
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Creative has released Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio, a powerful soundcard for notebooks. Users who want decent audio when watching films in their portable computers will approve the new X-Fi Crystalizer technology, which restores the detail and vibrance to your compressed music and movies, says Creative. X-Fi CMSS-3D guarantees headphone surround sound. Plus, expand stereo music into full multichannel sound with voices centered in front of you and ambient sounds all around you.
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| iPod Shuffle Now in Five Colors |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: January 31, 2007 - 5:19 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.apple.com/ipodshuffle/ |
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iPod Shuffle os now available in five colors: blue, pink, green, orange and the original silver. The player comes in 1 GB, which can store up tp 240 songs. It features up to 12 hours of battery life. Price: USD 79.
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