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| Date Reviewed: 09/01/2004 |
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Strengths: This card has everything, great sound, lots of input and output options.
Weaknesses: Most people won't use 3/4's of the stuff that this card has including the front panel access.
Summary: This card was easy to install, has the greatest and latest in sound. But, I don't use anything on the front panel which takes up a drive bay, and the price wasn't cheap. But when watching DVD's, listening to music or playing games, the sound quality is excellent.
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| Date Reviewed: 01/07/2004 |
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Strengths: Front Panel access to MIDI, audio in/out, firewire; Remote control
Weaknesses: Cost much more than my motherboard with integrated 5.1 audio
Summary: I got this card for Christmas and have nothing bad to say about it (although I haven't come close to playing with all of the features of this card). Although the price is high, you pay for what you get. The Live Drive (front panel) feature gives you access to just about everything you could imagine related to audio, and even includes a firewire port (front bezel comes in black, but the package also has a swapable white bezel). I like the ability to plug a guitar, microphone, or keyboard right into the front of my computer. So far, this card has done everything I have wanted it to do. Buy it...you won't be disappointed!
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| Date Reviewed: 03/06/2006 |
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Strengths: clear sound, speeds games up
Weaknesses: none really, could be hard to install. just take your time and READ the directions twice if need be.
Summary: 2006-03-12 11:36:42 I bought this from Zipzoomfly and I have to say that I now know what I have been missing. The sounds coming form my computer sound so much clearer. I was using my onboard sound and thought it sounds great what was the big deal. Then I happen to fin this product on sale for $79 after all the MIR's. SO I went ahead and got it. Best choice I have ever made. Not only do my games sound allot better but the run allot better also. Having a dedicated card to handle all the sounds frees up the cpu for other duties such as running the game. If you like to game and you love music then I suggest you look into getting this product you wont be disappointed.
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| Date Reviewed: 05/02/2004 |
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Strengths: 7.1 surround sound
Weaknesses: The games included aren't anything to get excited about
Summary: Check Creative's Website for the AEX 4.0 Update. There are a few driver updates that make this really nice. The games included aren't anything to get excited about, but the front bay drive comes in real handy. Oh yeah, don't forget the remote control
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| Date Reviewed: 10/25/2003 |
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Strengths: Terrific audio fidelity, stable drivers, and a cool-looking remote.
Weaknesses: None that I can think of.
Summary: Creative's lastest is it's best ever. The Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum offers enough aural goodness for even the most discerning audiophiles. High fidelity sound is backed up by tight drivers and plenty of tweaking options to get lost in. Get this card now!!!
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| Date Reviewed: 07/15/2004 |
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Strengths: The Audigy 2 ZS is the card to own if you play games. The Platinum gives you a miriad of input/output options.
Weaknesses: You loose a drive bay, and you may never use the ins/outs ;)
No ASIO, but again, this is not an audiophile card.
Summary: 2004-07-16 08:48:23 Since I haven't used this card yet, I can tell you it comes with 8+2 CDs:
- 2CDs - Lara Croft - Tomb Raider - The Angel of Darkness, which sucks because of the limited setup options. Can't use mouse look.
- 2CDs - Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 - Raven Shield. Half-way decent if you believe the plot! LOL
- 1 CD Steinberg Cubasis VST CE which is a light version of Cubase (VST) SX. WeveLab Lite. If you're into MIDI, get the Cubase.
- Audigy 2 ZS Instalation and Aplication CD
- Audigy 2 ZS Feature Showcase Demonstration CD
- Creative DVD-Audio Sampler Disc (You need a DVD to play the music)
- 2 CDs - I didn't count these 2 CDs!
- The New AOL 9.0 Optimized - 1045 HOURS FREE for 45 days ;)
- Microsoft - Do Amazing Things - With Windows XP, Yes You Can. LOL
I'll try to update this review when I can.
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| Date Reviewed: 01/22/2004 |
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Strengths: excellent 5.1 surround sound, crisp and clean audio playback.
Weaknesses: a bit pricey, but still a good value for the money.
Summary: The Audigy 2 ZS Platinum is a high quality card that includes all the features you need - HD audio, high resolution DVD-audio playback, surround sound cinematic audio, super-realistic sound in gaming with wonderful clarity and synchronization.
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| Date Reviewed: 12/15/2003 |
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Strengths: Extensive input/output connections.
Weaknesses: Price
Summary: Good sound card with many interesting features an a good selection of included software. The signal to noise ration is one of the best in the market and the front panel is useful.
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| Date Reviewed: 10/09/2003 |
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Strengths: i am using the creative t7700 7.1 speaker and it deliver superior sound. this is the best of the best card i can get.
Weaknesses: none
Summary: the face plate is black color and white color, so you can choose which color you like. the sound card deliver superior sound. espeacially for the dvd movie . it make me feel i am in a cinema. this item is great and i would recommended you guys to buy. AAAAAAAA+++++++
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| Date Reviewed: 05/18/2004 |
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Strengths: Clarity. Powerful. 7.1 & more.... Black or White faceplate.
Weaknesses: - N/A -
Summary: Have used this for about a month. Upgraded from Sound Blaster Live and so glad I did it. Never been more happier... For all of you out there who are still thinking to get this, think no more and jump on the deal right now. Definitely worth the bucks.
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| Date Reviewed: 11/30/2003 |
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Strengths: easy install, stable drivers
Weaknesses: NA
Summary: This thing rocks! Replaced a Turtle Beach Santa Cruz and this card blows it away. Read of some issues with Via chipset/mainboards but it is working great with mine.
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| Date Reviewed: 05/27/2004 |
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Strengths: High Quality of Sound Card, All needed components
Weaknesses: None
Summary: Just play too much games recently. And I am starting to care about the sound effect. Then I get rid of the onboard AC97 sound even it supports 5.1 channels speaker. I was surprised that Creative Sound Blaster is always the TOP one since the day I have my first 386 PC until now P4-5.3G. So get it no matter what if you are a gamer. You won't dispointed.
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