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New Creative Inspire 2.1 Slim 2700 and Creative Inspire 2.1 Digital 2800 meet market needs for great design, digital connectivity and even better stereo performance

Available at the end of August, the Inspire 2.1 Digital 2800 offers up to 24-bit, 96kHz digital connectivity for ultimate clarity and low noise all for just £89.99inc VAT. It also has dual analogue inputs which enable it to be connected to multiple sound sources simultaneously, giving users considerable freedom in deployment and configuration. It can be used with desktop or notebook PCs, MP3 players - such as Creative Jukebox - CD players, and other sources. It maintains the Inspire tradition of exceptional audio delivery, incorporating a heavily reinforced 22-Watt RMS wood subwoofer with long-throw driver and special port design for extra bass impact. The two 8-Watt RMS satellites are specially designed to focus sound more effectively, giving the user truly involving audio. And to give the user total 'armchair' comfort and control, the wired remote has power on/off, bass level adjust and volume settings.

The Inspire 2.1 Slim 2700 is ideal for users who want extra style without compromising audio quality and are also available at the end of August. Finished in black, it is built on full Inspire family principles, giving users the assurance of superior performance, advanced technology and solid engineering. It includes a heavily reinforced 19-Watt RMS wood subwoofer, with protective coating for durability in any domestic operating environment. The two super-slim 8-Watt RMS satellites, which are magnetically shielded to protect desktop equipment, are styled to complement flat panel monitors and notebook computers. They come with detachable stands for desktop use, and can also be hung on a wall. Their frequency range is between 30Hz and 20kHz for maximum performance with any stereo source, ensuring clarity and definition. The wired remote control includes a power switch and LED indicator and the whole package costs just £69.99inc VAT.

"Both these systems deliver a full Inspire experience with any 2-channel sound card or other suitable stereo input," comments Leonardo Colucci, European Brand Manager for Speakers with Creative Labs Europe. "However users choose to mix style, budget and performance, these new 2.1 systems, with their easy compatibility with so many sources, are the speakers that will respond."

About Creative Labs

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

Founded in 1981, Creative Technology's corporate headquarters are based in Singapore. Creative Labs Europe was established in 1993 to capture a bigger share of the growing European market. A fully fledged European operation was put in place by General Manager Michael Sullivan, with sales offices in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, UK, Benelux, Denmark, Sweden and Poland. Creative's European Operations and Technical Centre (EOTC) facility is based in Dublin, Ireland. The EOTC acts as the central hub to Creative Labs' European business, providing an efficient localised and customised product supply for the European market and customer support to complement sales office activities in several countries. The European operation currently employs around 500 staff.