Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Driver 2.17.0008

This the latest driver for your Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium. Be sure to read the release notes and update it.

Release date : 26 Jul 10
This download is a driver providing Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows Vista® and Windows XP support for Creative Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ Titanium series of audio devices. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

File Name : XFTI_PCDRV_LB_2_17_0008.exe
This download is a driver providing Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows Vista® and Windows XP support for Creative Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ Titanium series of audio devices. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download contains the driver and following application(s):
Creative Audio Control Panel

This download supports the following audio devices only:
Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty® Champion Series
Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional Series
Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Professional Audio
Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium

Added Features or Enhancements:
Improves the loading time of Audio Control Panel.
Enables selection of other microphones under the Microphone Effects tab of Audio Control Panel.

Fixes:
Resolves the following issues:
Microphone volume level is not saved in each Creative Console Launcher mode.

No sound is passed through S/PDIF output when playing back DVD movies using Windows Media® Player 12.
Buttons on the X-Fi I/O drive do not work in Windows XP.
Occasional unresponsiveness in Audio Control Panel when configuring the Flexijack.

Speaker Configuration in Audio Control Panel is not synchronized when Headphones option is selected in Game Mode or Audio Creation Mode.
System becomes unresponsive when shutting down Windows while DTS® Connect is enabled.
Known Issues:

Audio stutters during the opening video for certain game titles while Dolby Digital® Live is enabled. This issue occurs on certain hardware and OS configurations only. More details and a workaround are available here.

Requirements:
Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit with Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows Vista 32-bit with SP1, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3), Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) 2005 or Windows XP MCE 2004
Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium series audio devices listed above

Notes:
To install this driver
Download the XFTI_PCDRV_LB_2_17_0008.exe file onto your local hard disk.
Double-click the downloaded file.
Follow the instructions on the screen.

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First Android Tablet Using ZiiLabs ZMS-05

This is it! This is probably going to be the first Android tablet using Creative's Zii chip ZMS-05 processor.

Intrinsyc licenses its RapidRIL telephony technology to Tattu Mobile for an upcoming Android Tablet. Currently, RapidRIL is also the software solutions that are used in more familiar Barnes & Noble's Android-based Nook e-reader.

No photograph or details were offered on the tablet, but it will most probably look like an enlarged Zii Egg with telephony features along with all the typical features of the dual ARM9 core ZMS-05 chip which offers 10-point Multi-Gesture Touch Screen, GPS, multimedia processing extensions, enabling 1080p HD video.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – July 20, 2010 – Intrinsyc Software International, Inc. (TSX: ICS), a leading provider of software solutions for mobile and embedded devices, today announced a license and services agreement with Tattu Mobile for RapidRIL telephony technology.

Tattu Mobile is developing a series of Google Android tablet devices based on ZiiLABS ZMS-05 processors. Licensing RapidRIL enables Tattu to integrate a cellular radio and handle the unique features needed for their platform and targeted carriers.

“Using RapidRIL provides significant cost savings compared with developing this technology from scratch and will result in the product reaching market several weeks faster,” said Andy Press, Chief Operating Officer, Tattu Mobile. “Intrinsyc’s solution flexibility and dedicated engineering department will help us to meet our deadlines and provide a better product.”

Tattu Mobile’s device is targeted at the rapidly expanding tablet device market and is expected to be available in global markets beginning Q4 2010.

“Intrinsyc is pleased to work with Tattu on their innovative tablet devices ,” said David Dingman, Vice President Global Sales, Intrinsyc. “Our RapidRIL technology will enhance telephony performance and provide a better consumer experience.”

Intrinsyc’s RapidRIL supports several radio baseband solutions, such as Infineon, Sierra Wireless and Novatel Wireless, covering various UMTS and CDMA technologies. These solutions give OEMs and ODMs a head start in producing world class connected devices.

The key benefits of RapidRIL are:
• Build innovative devices such as multiple or removable radios using the unique RapidRIL multi-channel architecture;
• Extend RIL commands to enable features such as location-based services, advanced power management, or advanced telephony features such as push-to-talk;
• Shorten time-to-market with the flexible architecture and optimized code for 2.5/3G devices with multiple data channels; and,
• Leverage investment time and budget with RapidRIL product solutions for multiple operating systems.
Additional information on licensing production ready RapidRIL solutions or other solutions for accelerating development of innovative mobile devices is available at www.intrinsyc.com/solutions.

About Intrinsyc Software International, Inc.
Intrinsyc empowers device makers, mobile operators, and silicon vendors to deliver compelling, next generation mobile devices faster with higher quality, and differentiating innovation. We help our customers deliver compelling products using our unmatched expertise with the leading OS platforms including Android, Apple, Blackberry, Linux, Symbian, Windows CE and Windows Mobile. Intrinsyc delivers Destinator, the most feature rich navigation application with the best integration for leading smartphones, including from OEMs like Motorola and LG Electronics. Intrinsyc is publicly traded (TSX: ICS) and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with offices in China, Taiwan and the United States.

About Tattu Mobile
Founded in 2004, Tattu Mobile has a unique combination of experience in the mobile market combined with expertise in delivering user experience. This enables the company to bring products to market that are easy and intuitive to use and offer exceptional value. Tattu Mobile products create desire, deliver more out of the box and are dedicated to delivering customer delight through improved usability.

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Sound Blaster Wireless Rock - Outdoor Speaker

Thanks to a nice tip off! Besides, the ZiiSound, D100, D200 wireless speakers, we now know that Creative has launched another new wireless speaker! This time, its a solid rock outdoor speaker. Its a rock alright! So that you can place it outdoors in your garden and listen to your favorite songs wirelessly.

The speaker works with Sound Blaster Wireless transmitters* simply switch on and start streaming music from any Sound Blaster Wireless-enabled PC or Mac.

Thanks again guys for the nice tip! :)

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Acer Predator G7750 Audio Powered By Creative THX And EAX 5.0

Late last year, we knew about Acer's intention to equip their gaming desktops with Creative's THX TruStudio PC and EAX Advanced HD 5.0.

Now Acer has announced that their Predator G7750 is using Creative's serious audio power THX TruStudio PC and EAX Advanced HD 5.0. Its not for those who are gay or faint-hearted :)

We quickly check on Acer's US site regarding the Acer Predator G7750 but under the 'Audio' section of the 'technical specifications', they only indicate as :
1. High definition audio with 7.1 channel support
2. Headphones, microphone and five audio ports

Not sure why Creative's THX TruStudio PC and EAX Advanced HD 5.0 was only emphasis on Acer's taiwanese site but not in their US site?

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ZEN X-Fi2 Firmware Fixes Pushbox Game Errors

This is the latest firmware for ZEN X-Fi2. If you happen to own one, do not hesitate to update your firmware. There's a few enhancements introduced by this firmware. See below:

Release date : 15 Jul 10
This download contains an improved version of the firmware found on your Creative ZEN® X-Fi2 player. It fixes errors in the PushBox game.

File Name : ZENX-Fi2_PCFW_L22_1_21_05.exe

This download contains an improved version of the firmware found on your Creative ZEN® X-Fi2 player. It fixes errors in the PushBox game. For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

Enhancements:
Fixes errors in the PushBox game.
Ensures correct display of Date/Time.
Improves support for album art.
Fixes certain display issues when playing music.
Improves the player stability when rebuilding the video library and during playback.

Requirements:
Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP
USB port
Creative ZEN X-Fi2 player

Note:
To install this firmware, do the following:
Download the ZENX-Fi2_PCFW_L22_1_21_05.exe file to your local hard disk.
Close all application windows that are currently running on your computer.
Connect your player to your computer.
Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.

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