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Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Notebook sound card user reviews

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  • "Could you NOT give me the Blue Screen of Death?"
    on by jessicajean

    Pros Easy to install

    Cons Corrupts files, erased firewire drive, doesn't work

    Summary So, I installed this bad boy, and yes, it was totally easy. I was terribly excited. So, I plugged in my firewire drive to grab some sfx, and BOOM! Blue Screen of Death. When I rebooted, my entire firewire drive was corrupted. I couldn't reformat the darn thing until I uninstalled EVERYTHING from creative labs.

    So, I emailed creative labs, hoping my specific model of computer had special problems they knew how to fix. Instead, they told me uninstall and reinstall. I did. 3 times.

    I am not a happy camper. Not only did I waste countless of hours and my emotional stability while spitting out obsenities at my computer, but I also lost my entire archival system. (Which, I understand, is partly my fault, cause HDs are not long term storage. But still...)

    Me and Sound Blaster? We are SO not friends right now!

  • "Outstanding!"
    on by Quonset

    Pros Dramatically better sound quality than internal notebook sound card

    Cons none for normal usage

    Summary We recently purchased the Soundblaster 2 ZS Notebook for my new Dell laptop. I use my laptop for home and business use, and enjoy listening to music while working. The Dell internal sound was muted and disappointing compared to what I was used to from my Soundblaster card in my previous desktop. While I expected impressive sound from the ZS Notebook, I am thoroughly delighted by how spectacular it really is. Music is now crisp and clear, and my little external speakers now sound expensive and large. As a normal user simply desiring a premium listening experience, I am really impressed! Unless you are *extremely* picky or have atypical, unusual requirements, you will not be disappointed with this sound card.

    Recording 24 bit audio files through this card has also produced dramatically improved results for us as well!

  • "Not to listen to music!"
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    Pros I found this card works well if you'd like to play game...

    Cons Not much improvement in sound quality, particularly when you listen to music. I also tried ECHO INDIGO PLAYBACK CARD with GRADO-80 headphones. The sound quality is simply astounding! In sum, if you are planning to purchase Creative Sound Blaster Audigy

  • "Nice for laptop owners"
    on by ibtizi

    Pros Sounds, ease of set up, price

    Cons Have to adjust the settings to get the perfect sound

    Summary I bought this based upon reviews. I got a deal through Circut City, $60 in rebates. Cost my 40 bucks! Can't beat this for what it does to my poor laptop sound system. I have it paired with Klipsch 2.1 THX speakers and the sound is awesome...even my wife likes it!

  • "Perfect choice for mini entertainment system"
    on by rajgene

    Pros Quality of sound, surround , cheap price tag

    Cons software interface

    Summary I have dual core acer notebook, and the product fits into it amazingly. i have a creative inspire 5.1 and the speakers show gr8 depth in 24bit sound. apt for watching DVDs and recent games, i enjoyed 'prey' and quake 4.
    software sometimes makes u goto sleep, but tweaking the options for a week, will lead to the best surround experience for ur room

    highly recommended for the notebook gamers, who are at thirst for frags.

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Quick Specifications

  • Release date10/1/04
  • Audio output interface type PC Card
  • Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 Microsoft Windows XP SP2
  • Min Processor Type 1.2 GHz
  • Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
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