Combining great design, innovative technology and Creative's audio
expertise, the Inspire P380 and P580 speakers deliver exciting 2.1 and 5.1
performances

Creative (Nasdaq: CREAF), the worldwide leader in digital entertainment
products for the personal computer and the Internet, announces the Creative
Inspire P380 2.1 and Inspire P580 5.1 speaker systems.

Available to buy now and harnessing the latest technology and priced for
people on a budget, they feature advanced 6 Watts RMS satellites with
high-performance drivers and magnetic shielding, and 17 Watts RMS subwoofers
designed to deliver deep, percussive bass. As a result, these systems
provide high quality sound with digital entertainment and music of all
kinds.

The Creative Inspire P380 is a 2.1 speaker system that gives outstanding
results with PCs and portable devices with a stereo output, and comes with a
wired remote to ensure easy operation. Priced at just £39.99 including VAT,
it delivers accurate, detailed audio that gives a real boost to music and
entertainment.

The Creative Inspire P580 is a 5.1 speaker system that brings home cinema
audio quality to the desktop. When used with a Creative Sound Blaster 5.1
sound card it gives an audio performance of stunning quality and realism -
perfect for a breathtaking experience in both games and movies. When used
with a 4-channel sound card, it can up-mix the input to 5.1-channel surround
sound, providing optimum acoustic dispersion for a truly immersive 'sound
stage'. The wired remote features a headphone socket as well as volume/bass
control. The Creative Inspire P580 will cost £69.99 including VAT.

"Both these products combine our latest thinking with real upgrade
potential," explains Leonardo Colucci, European speakers business manager
with Creative. "They are perfect replacements for generic PC speakers,
giving users all the reassurance of the Creative brand with a real
improvement in audio impact and definition.

"For users who want to experience what real audio quality means in today's
PC environment, these speakers give an insight into what can now be achieved
in performance and value."