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Highly portable with titanium drivers for superior audio clarity and solid bass

SINGAPORE – May 30, 2002 – Creative Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: CREAF), worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for the personal computer and the Internet, introduces the Creative TravelSound, a miniature digital amplifier speaker system, now shipping to European and Asian retail stores at an estimated street price of US$79.99.

Exceptionally compact, the foldable Creative TravelSound speaker system is perfect for travelling – spanning the size of a palm and weighing in at a mere 320g*.  Unlike other travel speakers, Creative TravelSound speaker system’s single-fold design virtually eliminates the hassle of setting up; simply flip the swivel-stand open and rest the speaker on a flat surface to get started.

With its magnetically shielded titanium drivers, the Creative TravelSound speaker system provides amazing audio clarity and solid bass for a portable speaker system, with power output totaling 4W.  Along with its digital amplifier, users can enjoy a compact form factor, higher playback efficiency with an optimized battery life of up to 35 hours, as well as enhanced audio clarity for mids and highs with lower harmonic distortion.  For a more immersive audio experience, users can expand their soundstage by activating the Creative “Wide Stereo Effect” feature.

“The versatility and compact design of the TravelSound blends elegance with audio performance, and demonstrates Creative’s superior ability to combine speaker innovation with audio quality,” said Sim Wong Hoo, chairman and chief executive officer, Creative Technology Ltd.   “This miniature digital speaker system opens up new market segments for Creative such as notebook PC markets, as well as portable speaker markets that cater to portable digital audio players such as the award-winning NOMADÒ Jukebox family of portable digital audio players.”

* approximate weight with batteries

The Creative TravelSound speaker system operates with a universal power adapter or four regular AAA-sized batteries.  The speaker also includes a 3.5-mm stereo line-in jack that allows connectivity to notebooks as well as portable devices such as Creative’s NOMAD Jukebox, and also to other portables such as a CD player, MiniDisc player and DVD player.

A 3.5-mm headphone jack is also included for headphone connectivity, along with a handy carrying case. For more information about the Creative TravelSound speaker system, visit www.creative.com

Features & Benefits:

• Superior high-quality titanium drivers: Offers high fidelity audio with solid bass in the palm of your hand; enhances clarity for mids and highs, along with lower distortion that results in more accurate audio reproduction during music playback.
• Digital amplifier: Provides power without zapping battery life that gives extended music playback for up to 35 hours with uncompromising audio quality.
• Lightweight and portable:
  - Approximate weight: 320g (with batteries) / 280g (without batteries)
  - Designed with foldable swivel stand that allows easy carrying and storage
  - Handy and convenient when travelling
• “Wide Stereo Effect” mode: Enhances audio listening experience by expanding the sound stage;
• Comes with a universal power adapter and a handy carry case;
• Two-way power supply: Operates with either the supplied universal power adapter or any four AAA-sized batteries;
• Includes a standard 3.5 mm stereo jack that supports a myriad of devices including a NOMAD Jukebox, Notebook, and portable a CD player, MiniDisc player and DVD player;
• Dimensions: 154mm(L) x 65mm(W) x 50mm(H)

About Creative

Creative (Nasdaq: CREAF) is the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for the personal computer and the Internet.  Famous for its Sound Blaster® sound card and for launching the multimedia revolution, Creative is now driving digital entertainment on the PC platform with products like its highly acclaimed NOMAD® Jukebox.  Creative’s innovative hardware, proprietary technology, applications and services leverage the Internet, enabling consumers to experience high-quality digital entertainment -- anytime, anywhere.

This announcement relates to products launched in Europe and Asia.  The product names, prices and availability are subject to change and may differ elsewhere in the world according to local factors and requirements.  Sound Blaster is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. NOMAD is a registered trademark of Aonix and is used by Creative Technology Ltd. and/or its affiliates under license.  All other products mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby recognized as such.