Creative Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: CREAF), a worldwide leader in digital entertainment for PC users, today announced immediate shipment of the Sound Blaster® Audigy® 2 NX bringing 7.1 surround sound to the notebook. Notebook and desktop users alike can now enjoy 24-bit ADVANCED HD™ audio quality of the award winning Sound Blaster® Audigy® 2 line with this external solution that connects easily via USB. When combined with the Creative Inspire T7700 speaker system, this stylish and compact device adds a new level of cinematic 7.1 surround sound to any notebook and PC. The Sound Blaster Audigy 2 NX is priced at only US$129.99 and will be available this month.

"Millions of people have their entire MP3 library and also play games on their notebook, but are forced to experience both with poor quality on-board audio," said Creative CEO Sim Wong Hoo. "By adding the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 NX that attaches easily over USB, every notebook and desktop user can now enjoy phenomenal sound. And by adding one of Creative’s 7.1 speaker systems, a notebook can be transformed into a 7.1 surround sound solution for music, movies and games."

Read the entire Press Release at Creative.