Search results for "Creative"

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 95 reviews

The Bottom Line: Samsung delivers a powerful, boundary-pushing device that gets a lot right. Yet its complicated features and high price raise questions about its purpose. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, 6.35 oz, 5.55 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Nokia's Lumia 521 is one of the best bargain smartphones on any platform, but skip it if LTE is of paramount concern. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Creative D100 speaker plays music wirelessly from your Bluetooth-compatible music player with impressive low-end range from its dual 3-inch drivers, making it a worthwhile addition to your next outdoor get-together. And although it doesn't have a remote control or speakerphone functionality, the price is right for this portable speaker and it earns our recommendation. Read review

Specs: Portable speaker, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you're sick of tangled wires, the Creative WP-350 model is one of the better-sounding Bluetooth wireless headphone sets for the money. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, Ear-cup, 3.8 oz, Stereo, Volume control, Adjustable headband, Foldable, Apt-X audio compression

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The relatively affordable--and compact--Creative D200 Bluetooth speaker offers wireless audio streaming and reasonably good sound for the money. Read review

Specs: Portable speakers, Wireless - Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, Wired, Active

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Creative WP-450s are good Bluetooth wireless headphones, but the step-down WP-350 model is a better deal. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, Ear-cup, 4 oz, Stereo, Apt-X audio compression, Volume control, Foldable, Limited warranty - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Creative's diminutive Bluetooth PC speaker system delivers impressive sound for such a compact package. Read review

Specs: Subwoofer, Wireless - Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, Active, 7 Watt, 19 Watt

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: We recommend the Creative Live Cam Socialize HD AF Webcam because it directs attention to the subject while the hardware operates smoothly in the background, allowing you to freely engage in uninterrupted communication with your friends and family. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Creative Live! Cam Avatar Creator, Drivers & Utilities, Creative Live! Cam Central 2, muveeNow 2.0, 1 x USB cable - 5.6 ft

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Super B (13 in x 19 in) Super A3/B (330 x 483 mm), Wireless, Wired, 0.8 min/page, 1.5 min/page, 4800 dpi x 2400 dpi, 802.11g, 802.11n, USB, 802.11b, Ethernet, Direct print USB, 27.2 in x 15.2 in x 8.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Creative Aurvana Live headphones offer balanced audio response and a comfortable, closed-back design that won't leak sound. They're a great choice for the average listener who wants to enjoy private audio in the home. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, 7.4 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Limited warranty - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Creative GigaWorks T40 is a good choice for those looking for larger than average size and sound in their PC speakers. Read review

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, Wired, Gloss black, 2-way - Active, 16 Watt

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Creative EP-630 earphones offer a comfortable and stylish design, solid audio quality, and handy sound isolation. They're a good value overall. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Green, 0.3 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, Limited warranty - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Adobe CS4 Design Premium contains nearly every tool for editing digital images and layouts for print and the Web, as well as for crafting interactive animation and desktop apps. If you don't need video editing, pick this over the Master Collection and save $700. Read review

Specs: PC, Creativity application

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Though the price of the Creative ZiiSound D5 Bluetooth speaker is a bit steep, its simple, attractive design and decent sound make it recommendable. Read review

Specs: Portable speakers with digital player dock, Wireless - Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, Active

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 12 reviews

Specs: USB, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Microsoft Windows XP SP1, 800 MHz, 5.1 channel surround

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 146 reviews

The Bottom Line: This external sound card works great for watching DVDs, listening to tunes, or recording audio on your computer. Read review

Specs: USB, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Pentium II 350 MHz, 5.1 channel surround

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, Ear-cup, 5.9 oz, Stereo, Detachable cable, Adjustable headband, Noise canceling circuit, Foldable, Limited warranty - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: Microsoft Expression Web is a solid Web site layout program that replaces FrontPage and offers tools for dynamic designs, although we'd like more help for newbies. Read review

Specs: PC, Creativity application

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, Ear-cup, 7.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, Noise canceling circuit

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 77 reviews

The Bottom Line: We're hard-pressed to find anything not to like about the Creative Zen. It's a great option for anyone looking for a great-sounding, pocketable MP3 player with an excellent, video-capable screen and plenty of extra features. Read review

Specs: 4 GB, 2.5 in, 2.3 oz, Lithium ion, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 4 GB, WAV, MP3, ADPCM, WMA, Audible, AAC

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.1 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Rome: Total War is the very definition of an epic strategy game. Read review

Specs: Teen, Creative Assembly, Strategy, Real-Time Strategy, Historic, 1-8 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Adobe CS4 Design Standard serves designers who edit digital images and layouts for print, but many will find Design Premium a better deal for bundling the interactive potential of Flash, Dreamweaver, and Fireworks for $400 more. Read review

Specs: Creativity application, PC

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: Creative's Sound Blaster Audigy 4 Pro is the must-have sound card for hard-core gamers, PC-theater aficionados, and audiophiles. Read review

Specs: PCI, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP2, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows XP SP1, 7.1 channel surround

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: PCI, Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Microsoft Windows XP SP1, 7.1 channel surround

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 23 reviews

The Bottom Line: Laptop owners looking to boost their audio and increase their home entertainment capabilities should check out the new Creative USB Sound Blaster Audigy 2 NX. Read review

Specs: Hi-Speed USB, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3, Microsoft Windows XP SP1, 7.1 channel surround

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 9 reviews

Specs: USB, Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Microsoft Windows Vista, 5.1 channel surround

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Creative Zen X-Fi's plastic design leaves a little to be desired, but that doesn't detract from the fact that the player is an incredible value overall: for an extremely competitive price you get a boatload of features and great sound quality. Read review

Specs: 8 GB, 2.5 in, 2.4 oz, WAV, MP3, ADPCM, WMA, Audible, AAC, 8 GB, 1, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: Adobe built this deluxe software package for creative professionals seeking to make content consistent across the Web, in film, on handheld devices, in print, and elsewhere. Read review

Specs: Creativity application, PC

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you don't mind sacrificing a few convenient features for truly portable design, Creative's Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Notebook turns your laptop into a bona fide sound system. Read review

Specs: PC Card, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, 1.2 GHz, 7.1 channel surround

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: PCI Express x1, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, 7.1 channel surround

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, Ear-cup, 7.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Mini-phone 3.5 mm, Volume control, Gold-plated plug, Noise canceling circuit, Limited warranty - 1 year

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Expression Studio includes Microsoft's FrontPage replacement and three other new applications for creating and managing images, Web sites and rich media applications. Read review

Specs: Creativity application, Mac, PC

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Adobe CS4 Web Premium is a good deal for interactive designers who don't need tools for video editing and sophisticated print layouts. Read review

Specs: PC, Creativity application

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Creative D100 speaker plays music wirelessly from your Bluetooth-compatible music player with impressive low-end range from its dual 3-inch drivers, making it a worthwhile addition to your next outdoor get-together. And although it doesn't have a remote control or speakerphone functionality, the price is right for this portable speaker and it earns our recommendation. Read review

Specs: Portable speaker, Wireless - Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, Wired, Active, Blue

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: PCI Express x1, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Wireless - Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, Wired, Active

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, Drivers & Utilities, Creative Live! Central 3, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: This Webcam provides great software and good video and picture quality for amateurs, but more-advanced users may crave additional settings and editing options. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 30 frames per second, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Yahoo! Messenger, ArcSoft Collage Creator, Drivers & Utilities, Creative WebCam Center, ArcSoft Multimedia Email, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft VideoImpression, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, In-ear (with behind-the-neck mount), 1.1 oz, Stereo

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, Ear-cup, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 4 pin USB Type A, THX TruStudio Pro, VoiceFX Technology, Volume control, Noise canceling circuit