The EXTIGY?-something for you computer users?

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i found this in my jne issue of VU Magazine. Here is the artical:

From the same folks that brought you the lengendary line of PC audio cards comes an equally ground-breaking and affordable new product. The EXTIGY($250CND) acts as an external plug-n-play digital audio interface for any USB-equipped PC or laptop, delivering 24-bit high-defination stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 multi-channel audio. Thanks to the company's flagship Audigy chipset and on-board effects processor, te unit can enhance CDs and MP3's by adding surround channel and even transform your listening enviroment virtually- a must have for multimedia enthusiasts.

Because the unit is a stand-alone, it's actually suited for boosting the performance of portable muisic systems,DVDs,games consoles,and just about anything else with audio out puts. Avaible at most computer retailers or on line at:

http://www.creativelabs.com

Interesting? I don't really understand it and not exally sure what this unit does, but I thought I'd post it for you computer users who understand this computer lingo.

PEACE UP TOM /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

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Hi Tom,

Looked at the site, essentially the Extigy is an External (outside of the computer) Sound Card, based on their Audigy internal card. I would assume the name is based on EXTernal audIGY. A sound card is just that, it allows the PC to generate all those wonderful, multi-channel, 3D surround sounds we love in our games and music.

I can see some benefits, such as remote, and PC connections on the front, like a LiveDrive. But for me the number one feature would be the card not requiring an IRQ as it works through the USB connection. My biggest concern is whether there is enough speed through the USB port to properly handle high quality, multi-channel sound.

Any thoughts anyone?