Comments on: Creative to unveil new Zii processor at CES

By: scott

scott — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:14:16 +0000

What this Zii thing is, is very simple. It brings Wii capabilities to the pc, acting simular to the ps3’s cell processor for global R&D but aimed at stem cell research instead, a device that further enhances audio capabilities, and a device that surpasses Asus’s accelerator in all their sound products. It might even be, all of the above built into an Ipod format which would obviously add Ipod capabilities.

-You don’t name your product Zii yield similar font for no reason unless you intend to compete.
-To this end, I have dream t of such gaming devices allowing full control of characters not just part like the Wii.
-The stem cell computing is just there to throw some fools off, but clearly this is similar to the PS3 R&D capabilities.
-You can expect a “broader” creative that will bring devices with more capabilities then ever before, opening up to many more markets.
-Now you can understand the following: You can expect, “a ReVoLuTiOn”, hint hint.
-Thought creative is unwise in hyping up a product b4 giving any details. It is better to downplay then to upplay. It may very well be a very good product, but what if you put in the mind’s of the consumer a product that itches perfection; then you might disappoint them. Let the media, and the will of the people decide what is revolutionary for they dictate.

By: vaxick

vaxick — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:54:35 +0000

Hey, did you see the new X-Fi drivers for Vista? I heard it solves majority of the problems it used to have, you can download it off its tech site:
http://support.creative.com/Products/ProductDetails.aspx?catID=1&CatName=Sound+Blaster&subCatID=208&subCatName=X-Fi&prodID=14064&prodName=X-Fi+Elite+Pro

By: JunkJugget

JunkJugget — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:59:32 +0000

So the letter “i” has been getting a lot of love lately! First Apple went “i” crazy with the iMac, iPod and iPhone. Then Nintendo jumped on the “i” bandwagon with the Wii. And now the Zii? Really? Creative is not very creative with the name of this product. Oh, and pun was intended!

By: vaxick

vaxick — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:32:28 +0000

Fuck Creative. Why don’t you give us some good Vista drivers for our sound cards before you run off and try to do something else.

By: Jeremiah

Jeremiah — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:30:40 +0000

The pro-life comment was pretty funny, but fyi, pro-lifers are actually for adult stem cells, just not embryonic.

In any case, it’ll be interesting to see what this is about. I had no idea that Creative made processors.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:09:22 +0000

I lol’ed at the pro-life comment

By: Wiggles

Wiggles — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:36:31 +0000

I didn’t think Creative made ICs. I guess this is something new for them. I wonder who will be doing the fab.

Also, stem cells can be harvested from other sources now, so you don’t need to use fetuses any more.

By: Ryan Everhard

Ryan Everhard — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:34:11 +0000

Wow, this is some of the most egregious use of over the top hyperbole I have seen in a while. Makes Asus look like Playskool.

By: ChrisNYC

ChrisNYC — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:15:39 +0000

I’d be pretty amazed if Creative came up with some game-changer which will have Intel shaking in it’s boots. But we’ll see.

The Cell, the IBM-partnerhip chip in the PS3, is very capable but runs too hot for a lappy.

By: TrumanHW

TrumanHW — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:14:34 +0000

hype