Creative Launches Sound Blaster Extigy

Creative Technology has launched the Sound Blaster Extigy, the first external Sound Blaster. The device connects to a PC via the USB port, and delivers 24-bit 96kHz multi-channel audio playback. Using the Extigy you can connect a PC to other digital audio devices like DVD players, CD and MP3 players, MIDI devices, stereo and multi-channel speakers, and headphones. Featured ports include Optical and MIDI In/Out, SPDIF-In, Line-In and Mic-In. The Sound Blaster Extigy ships this month and is priced at $149.99.